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ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026 will be held from November 20-22, 2026 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This premier professional development event for language educators features over 600 educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall with more than 200 companies, keynote speakers including Debbie Allen and Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman, and networking opportunities with over 6,000 language professionals. The event is organized by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026 will be held from November 20-22, 2026 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This premier professional development event for language educators features over 600 educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall with more than 200 companies, keynote speakers including Debbie Allen and Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman, and networking opportunities with over 6,000 language professionals. The event is organized by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
Event details
- Dates: 20–22 Nov 2026
- Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
- Venue: Henry B. González Convention Center
- Industry: Language Education
- Category: conference
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 200+
- Attendees: 6,000+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at the ACTFL Convention to reach over 6,000 language education professionals, showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of educators and administrators, and connect with decision-makers in the language education industry. The event features an interactive exhibit hall with more than 200 companies, providing excellent networking opportunities and direct access to the largest gathering of language educators in the United States.
Why visit
Attend the ACTFL Convention to access over 600 educational sessions for all levels of instruction, explore an interactive exhibit hall featuring more than 200 companies, and network with more than 6,000 language professionals. Experience featured learning opportunities in the AI Corner Classroom, Digital Learning Lounge, Electronic Posters, Career Café, and Wellness Studio, while hearing from inspiring keynote speakers including Debbie Allen and Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman.
Exhibitor profile
- Educational Technology
- Language Learning Materials
- Assessment Tools
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development Resources
- Language Software
- Textbook Publishers
- Educational Publishers
Visitor profile
- Language Educators
- School Administrators
- Curriculum Developers
- University Professors
- Language Program Coordinators
- Education Researchers
- Instructional Designers
- Language Assessment Specialists
Industries
- Language Education
- Education
- Professional Development