For over five decades, ELTAI Annual Conferences have stood as landmark events in the journey of English language and literature education in India. Bringing together teachers, scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across the nation and beyond, these conferences celebrate shared learning, collective wisdom, and the enduring spirit of the teaching community. Each year, ELTAI creates spaces for dialogue through inspiring keynote addresses, engaging workshops, research presentations, creative sessions, and exhibitions of innovative educational resources.
The 20th International and 56th Annual ELTAI Conference, theme "English on the Edge: Survive? Evolve? Thrive?", will be hosted by the School of Humanities and the School of Holistic Development, MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, from 07th to 10th October 2026. As ELTAI continues its legacy of nurturing teachers, promoting reading cultures, and advancing English education across diverse contexts,ELTAI 2026 invites you to come together in Pune, the Oxford of the East, to reflect, reimagine, and reaffirm our shared commitment to the future of English education.