Long Beach Convention Center, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA
TESOL 2025 International Convention & Expo
With thousands of attendees, hundreds of education sessions, and 60+ exhibits, the TESOL International Convention & Expo is the largest in-person professional development event in the English language teaching field.
The convention offers professional development opportunities to English language teaching (ELT) professionals who work in different settings at all levels from around the world. In lively interactive sessions, ELT professionals develop a global perspective through the exchange of ideas, practices, and research. Participants integrate knowledge of current trends in the field while developing a professional network.
Presidential Plenary Presented by Debra Suarez
The Joy of TESOL: Voices Uplifted
2025 Convention Keynotes
Hip Hop: A Powerful Tool for Language Learning and Revitalization
Victor Zea
National Geographic Explorer
This keynote is sponsored by 
Our hearts are with the thousands of individuals and families affected by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Thankfully, the fires are fully contained and they did not impact the TESOL 2025 convention site in Long Beach or the LAX Airport.
The Convention is not just a conference; it is a community of teachers, researchers, administrators, policy makers, and stakeholders.
— Romualdo Mabuan, Past Convention Attendee
Information on Immigration and Customs Enforcement
To help attendees be informed and prepared in case of any encounters with ICE, we have compiled information and frequently asked questions.
Expo
The Expo, the largest of its kind, provides the opportunity to showcase your latest products, publications, software, and ESOL teaching tools to more than 3,000 international TESOL professionals through our interactive exhibit hall. This year's Expo will feature a dedicated networking area to play games and relax and an ice cream social.
Gain added exposure and stand out from competitors by combining TESOL’s advertising, sponsorship, and exhibiting opportunities and reach leaders in the profession—program directors, ESL/EFL instructors and educators, and most influential people throughout the field.
Ready to register?
Register online by 14 March! After that date, you can register in person in Long Beach.