TESOL International Convention & Expo

Events

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who attended the TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 24-27 March, where we celebrated TESOL's 60th Anniversary!

Watch for the Call for Proposals Opening in April!

Call for Convention Proposals

This year, we will be welcoming English language teaching professionals to submit proposals for two prestigious TESOL events: the TESOL 2027 International Convention & Expo, held in Houston, Texas, USA, 15–18 March 2027, and the TESOL 2026 Virtual Convention, happening online from 20–21 November 2026! For TESOL 2027, you'll also have the chance to submit preconvention institutes. Stay tuned for more information!

Thank You to Our TESOL 2026 Convention Reviewers!

See the list of 2026 Convention Proposal Reviewers

About the TESOL International Convention & Expo

The convention offers a wide range of engaging professional development opportunities to English language teaching (ELT) professionals at all levels from around the world. In lively interactive sessions, you'll develop a global perspective through the exchange of ideas, research, and practices. Gain knowledge about current trends in the field while developing your professional network.

You'll also have the opportunity to connect with English language teaching-related companies and organizations at the Expo! Learn about the latest products, publications, services, and resources in the field.

If you're interested in reaching leaders in the field, take a look at our prospectus to learn about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor!

Future Dates, Locations, and Host Affiliates

2027

15–18 March 2027
Houston, Texas, USA
Hosted by TexTESOL IV

2028

4–8 April 2028
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Hosted by Carolina TESOL

Dates and Locations of Past TESOL Conventions

Below is a list of past TESOL convention dates and locations. Learn more about TESOL's history.

2026: 21–23 March, TESOL International Convention & Expo, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
2025: 18–21 March, TESOL International Convention & Expo, Long Beach, California, USA
2024: 21–23 March, TESOL International Convention & Expo, Tampa, Florida, USA
2023: 21–24 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, Oregon, USA
2022: 22–25 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, hybrid
2021: 24-27 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Virtual
2020: 16-18 July, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Virtual
2019: 12-15 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2018: 27- 30 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Chicago, Illinois, USA
2017: 21-24 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Seattle, Washington, USA
2016: 5-9 April, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
2015: 25-28 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2014: 26-29 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, Oregon, USA
2013: 20-23 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Dallas, Texas, USA
2012: 28-21 March, TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2011: 16-19 March, 45th Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
2010: 24-27 March, 44th Annual Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
2009: 26-28 March, 43rd Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado, USA
2008: 2-5 April, 42nd Annual Convention, New York, New York, USA
2007: 21-24 March, 41st Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington, USA
2006: 15-19 March, 40th Annual Convention, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
2005: 29 March-2 April, 39th Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, USA
2004: 29 March-3 April, 38th Annual Convention, Long Beach, California, USA
2003: 25-29 March, 37th Annual Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
2002: 9-13 April, 36th Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
2001: 27 February-3 March, 35th Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
2000: 14-18 March, 34th Annual Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1999: 9-13 March, 33rd Annual Convention, New York, New York, USA
1998: 17-21 March, 32nd Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington, USA
1997: 11-15 March, 31st Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, USA
1996: 26-30 March, 30th Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1995: 28 March-1 April, 29th Annual Convention, Long Beach, California, USA
1994: 8-12 March, 28th Annual Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1993: 13-17 April, 27th Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1992: 3-8 March, 26th Annual Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1991: 24-28 March, 25th Annual Convention, New York, New York, USA
1990: 6-10 March, 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, California, USA
1989: 7-11 March, 23rd Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, USA
1988: 8-13 March, 22nd Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1987: 21-25 April, 21st Annual Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
1986: 3-8 March, 20th Annual Convention, Anaheim, California, USA
1985: 5-14 April, 19th Annual Convention, New York, New York, USA
1984: 6-11 March, 18th Annual Convention, Houston, Texas, USA
1983: 15-20 March, 17th Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1982: 1-6 May, 16th Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA