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Early-Bird Deadline: September 20, 2026
Final Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
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Submission Results Released (August 10, 2026)
📢 Conference Venue Update
The 2026 APATE International Conference will be held at Howard Civil Service International House, Taipei.
About the Conference
The 2026 APATE Annual Conference is jointly organized by APATE, the Teacher Education Society (TEA), and the College of Education at National Taiwan Normal University. The conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore the evolving role and social value of teachers in a rapidly changing world.
We warmly invite you to join us in Taipei for academic exchange, collaboration, and dialogue.
Conference Dates
Venue
Address
October 22–23, 2026
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: September 20, 2026
Final Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
Howard Civil Service International House, Taipei
No. 30, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106021, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Conference Theme
Teaching, Trust, and Transformation:
Reaffirming the Social Value of Teachers in the Asia-Pacific
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Greg William Misiaszek
Distinguished Professor
Graduate School of Education
Tohoku University, Japan
Associate Director
Paulo Freire Institute, UCLA
Presentation
Critical Teaching for Global and Planetary Citizenship through Local Contexts and Diverse Understandings
Dr. Kevin Kester
Associate Professor
Department of Education
Seoul National University
Republic of Korea
Presentation
Global Citizenship Education for Peace: Pedagogical Principles for Teachers in Contested Times
Dr. Keith M. Graham
Associate Professor
School of Teacher Education
National Taiwan Normal University
Taiwan
Presentation
Vulnerability, Trust, and Teacher Educator Well-Being in Times of Transformation
Conference Activities
Keynote Speeches
Features world-renowned scholars sharing cutting-edge insights and visionary perspectives on teacher educational transformation.
Country Reports
Provides an in-depth look at the current teacher educational landscapes and policy developments across various Asia-Pacific regions.
Young Scholar Session (Graduate Student Research Forum)
Offers a dedicated platform for graduate students to present their work and receive professional mentorship from senior academics.
Scholarly Individual Paper Presentations
Showcases independent research findings and fosters academic exchange through interactive oral presentations and discussions.
Poster Presentations
Provides a visual and interactive platform for researchers to display their findings and engage in direct, one-on-one academic discussions.
Contact Information
APATE 2026 Con ference Secretariat
For inquiries regarding submissions, registration, or general information, please feel free to reach out to us:
Email: apate.conference@gmail.com
Website: www.apate-education.org
Address: National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
Sponsors & Organizers
Supporting Organizations
Organizer
Co-organizers
國立臺灣師範大學師資培育學院
School of Teacher Education, NTNU
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