The British Council Americas is inviting teachers, teacher educators, and other ELT professionals to participate as speakers in BBELT 2027 online.

BBELT 2027: Future on Our Terms invites English language teachers across the Americas to take ownership of the future of their profession. The conference will explore practical, context-responsive strategies that place human connection and teacher agency at the centre of technology integration, enabling students to become thoughtful, ethical, and creative participants in their own learning process.

Before submitting your proposal, we strongly recommend reading the Speaker Proposal Guidelines carefully.

If you would like to submit a proposal for the conference, please fill out the form using this link. Proposals must be submitted before Friday 20th November 2026 to qualify.

Date Activity
Monday 19th October 2026 Call for papers opens
Friday 20th November 2026 Deadline for proposals
Tuesday 8th December 2026 Communication of acceptance of proposals
Friday 18th December 2026 Deadline for speakers to confirm availability and register
 Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2027 BBELT 2027

The event will take place on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2027

By sharing your knowledge and experience, you will:

  • inspire other teachers 
  • gain recognition among the teaching community by showcasing your knowledge and experience
  • reflect on your own teaching strategies and resource use
  • help others discover practical ways in real classrooms
  • achieve a certificate of participation to recognise your contribution.