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 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
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
Contact 📩 (Conference email to be inserted)