JALT2025 Conference Preview
Hello TLT readers. JALT2025 is scheduled to take place in the Yoyogi neighborhood of Japan’s capital city, Tokyo! As we are celebrating JALT’s 50th year as a professional organization we welcome you all to join us in this once in a lifetime event. And while the conference will be three days instead of four, we have the same vibrant program you have come to expect. Friday will see a full day of concurrent sessions along with a closing plenary panel session on the topic of language education policy. Also, on Friday there will be our traditional Welcome Reception, and this year we suggest you bring a costume for the Halloween festivities (of course costumes are optional—all are invited and welcome). Throughout the weekend, there will be a full array of presentations and events. Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will have a featured room along with our always generous and supportive JALT Sponsors. Beside them will be spaces dedicated to our young learner community; JALT Junior will have a great program for all in attendance. From our Featured Speaker Workshops to Graduate Student Showcase (GSS), if there is something professional development-wise you are looking for, we have it. Saturday night will see the pride of JALT celebrated at the Michele Steele Best of JALT Awards Ceremony. Always a fun and uplifting event as we shine a light (literally and figuratively) on the presentations and literary contributions that make JALT a premiere professional development organization in the community of language education. And when you just need a break for some refocus and relaxation, the Mind and Body Space will be there for you. Parents and guardians of young ones, we have a space for you as well. Caregivers will be onsite to watch your little people while you attend a workshop, give a presentation, or network with colleagues new and old. Don’t worry, we have you covered! So, come check us out. All are welcome and appreciated. For the most current information please visit:
https://events.jalt.org/e/jalt2025
Registration
You can register online or by postal payment (postal furikae; see the form at the back of this TLT). We encourage you to take advantage of the lower early bird registration rates. Note: Early Bird rates end 15 October 2025.
Please note that presenters MUST register by 15 September 2025 to remain in the program. JALT Sponsors’ staff and International and Domestic Affiliates pay the JALT Member rates.
Registration Fees
Please see the rates on page 7 of this TLT. (Note: Please check the JALT conference website—https://events.jalt.org/e/jalt2025—for the most recent registration pricing and information!).
Childcare at the Conference
There will be accessible onsite volunteer childcare at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center. These services will be operated by vetted caregivers organized by JALT. Onsite childcare will require a signed waiver by the guardian. JALT volunteers will do their best to provide a safe, secure, and fun environment for your children.
Guardian Program
If you wish to bring a caretaker to the conference, for whatever necessary situation you have, JALT will provide that person with a conference waiver so they can freely enter the facilities and travel around as necessary to perform their duties. Please email our JALT Central Office at jco@jalt.org with the name and reason this person needs to be in attendance. If you have any questions, please email the JALT Central Office.
Environmental Levy
The JALT International Conference has been working to improve its environmental performance. This includes local sourcing of sustainable products, reducing waste, and increasing recycling. Since some environmental impact is inevitable, especially from transport, we have also been arranging carbon offsets to compensate for our carbon footprint. After the event ends, a carbon offset project will be selected to receive these funds. Information regarding the offset will be on the registration forms and our conference website. Please consider checking the offset box and donating. The environment will greatly appreciate your support.
Travel Reservations
For assistance with information on travel reservations, see https://events.jalt.org/e/jalt2025 for links to our partner travel agency, JTB Global Marketing and Travel Inc. (JTB). JTB has partnered with JALT to help conference-goers book necessary accommodations. The JALT Central Office will not accept payment for hotel or travel reservations, nor will it be responsible for any mistaken payments. Please make reservations at your own initiative. You can always use jco@jalt.org to send questions and ask for assistance.
Hotel Information
Please see pages 22-23 of this TLT for hotel information.
