2026 APATE Annual Conference
Teaching, Trust, and Transformation:
Reaffirming the Social Value of Teachers in the Asia-Pacific
About the Conference
The 2026 APATE Annual Conference, jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Association for Teacher Education (APATE) and the Teacher Education Society (TEA) at National Taiwan Normal University, brings together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world.
Focusing on the theme “Teaching, Trust, and Transformation,” the conference explores how the role and social value of teachers can be strengthened in times of rapid change and uncertainty.
The conference particularly welcomes cross-national and interdisciplinary perspectives that contribute to advancing teacher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Conference Dates & Venue
October 22–23, 2026
National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
Conference Theme
Teaching, Trust, and Transformation:
Reaffirming the Social Value of Teachers in the Asia-Pacific
Sub-themes
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Public Trust, Professional Status, and Social Legitimacy in Education
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Professional Autonomy, Accountability, and Educational Governance
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Teaching, Learning, and Education in Transforming and Uncertain Societies
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Ethics, Care, and the Moral Foundations of Education
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Education
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Knowledge, Curriculum, and Epistemic Trust
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Digitalization, AI, and Human Judgment in Education
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Teacher Education, Wellbeing, and Sustainable Professional Development
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Leadership, Policy, and Institutional Change in Education
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Emerging Issues and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education
Conference Activities
The conference will feature a diverse range of academic activities, including:
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Keynote Speeches
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Country Reports
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Cross-national Symposia
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Young Scholar Session (Graduate Student Research Forum)
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Scholarly Individual Paper Presentations
Keynote Speakers
To be announced.
Registration APATE Members: Free of charge Non-members: Registration fee required (details to be announced)
Call for Papers We warmly invite scholars and practitioners to submit their work. 👉 [Submit Your Abstract] (link to CFP page) 📌 Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
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