Frequently Asked Questions

The TESOL 2027 International Convention & Expo is 15-18 March 2027 in Houston, Texas, USA. The convention will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The opening keynote is at 5:30 p.m. CT on 15 March 2027.

Convention registration rates vary based on your membership status and time of registration. Visit this page for all registration rates.

If you are registering a group from the same institution of 11 people or more, please contact conventions@tesol.org to learn more about special concierge services!

Yes, you can register on site at TESOL 2027 during the registration hours. TESOL offers one-day and two-day registration options. To learn more, visit our registration information page.

You can reserve your hotel room when you register for the convention. The deadline to make a reservation in our hotel block for a discount rate is 18 February 2027. Visit our hotel and travel information page for more details.

Please be aware: Showcare Event Solutions is the only approved official Housing Partner for the 2027 TESOL International Convention & Expo. Unauthorized housing companies may contact you and advertise cheaper rates or imply that they are affiliated with TESOL. If any company contacts you that is not Showcare Event Solutions, we encourage you to not provide any information to them.

Refunds are not issued on site. You must request a refund in writing, and it must be received by 12 February 2027. A US$75 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. No refund will be granted after the deadline.

Fees for the following are nonrefundable:

• Preconvention Institutes (PCIs)
• ELT Leadership Management Certificate Program
• TESOL Membership Dues

Send refund requests via email to conventions@tesol.org.

Substitution Policy

Substitutions will be permitted only for individuals registered as part of a group whose registration was paid in full using a single form of payment (check, purchase order, or credit card). No refunds will be provided in cases where the substitute’s registration category carries a lower fee. If the substitute’s registration category carries a higher fee, the group will be responsible for paying the difference.

All substitution requests must be submitted in writing to conventions@tesol.org no later than 1 March 2026.

If extenuating circumstances prevent you from presenting at the convention, please contact TESOL Events at conventions@tesol.org immediately. If you fail to contact TESOL and you do not show up for your presentation, you cannot submit a proposal for TESOL 2028.

Every year at our convention, some colleagues who have agreed to present simply do not show up for their presentations. These no-shows waste convention attendees' valuable professional development time and reflect poorly on the overall quality of the convention program. If you know you need to cancel your presentation, please contact us immediately.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive the morning of Monday, 15 March to pick up their registration materials or attend the pre-convention ticketed workshops on Monday. The First Timers' Reception will also be held Monday afternoon.

Departures should take place after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday following the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting.

View the full TESOL 2027 convention schedule.

We encourage you to extend your stay in Houston to explore the surrounding areas!

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must have valid documentation to enter TESOL 2027 space. If approached by an ICE official: 

• You have the right to remain silent or tell the agent that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney.
• Generally, an immigration officer cannot detain you without “reasonable suspicion.” 
• An immigration officer also cannot search you or your belongings without either “probable cause” or your consent. 
• An immigration officer cannot arrest you without “probable cause.” 

The deadline to submit a session proposal for TESOL 2027 has passed. We will accept session proposals for TESOL 2028 in April 2027. Please opt-in to TESOL emails or follow us on social media to receive announcements about proposals.

Please visit our exhibitors and sponsors page for complete information on sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities at TESOL 2027 or email exhibit@tesol.org. 

Please send an email to conventions@tesol.org with any questions not addressed on this page.