Dear Colleagues and School Representatives,

We cordially invite you to participate in the 21st Yals Annual Conference: Future in the Making: From Potential to Possibility, which will take place on 10 October 2026 at the Palace Hotel (23 Topličin venac, Belgrade).

The event traditionally gathers enthusiastic language teachers and academic managers from Serbia and abroad wishing to exchange practical ideas, enhance classroom dynamics, and explore current trends shaping the future of language education. This year’s conference is proudly supported by our long-term partners, including RELO & the US Embassy in Belgrade, Eaquals, as well as esteemed publishing partners and sponsors.

Our rich professional programme features:

• Welcome Addresses by Yals Chair, Ms Marija Pejatović, and representatives from RELO & the US Embassy in Belgrade.
• Plenary & Practical Sessions by renowned national and international speakers:
  • Nataša Janković, PhD (Faculty of Education & Faculty of Dramatic Arts, University of Arts, Belgrade): The Power of Classroom Dynamics
  • Beata Dudzińska (Pearson Sales Director for WCE Europe): The Future of Education: Current Trends
  • Nicky Koutalianou (Bourtsoukli FLS & QLS Association, Greece): Motivating Learners & Teaching Soft Skills Through A.I.
  • Alegra Nikolova-Ristovska (Gotse Delchev Primary School, Skopje, North Macedonia): Can grammar practice be fun for students?
  • Marija Pejatović (Oxford School Leskovac & Yals Chair): How to promote leadership skills in education?
• Partner & Project Presentations featuring inspiring initiatives: the Debate Festival (QLS Greece), Reading Competition (OPTIMA Bulgaria), and Erasmus+ Opportunities (Blackbird School, Serbia).

The detailed timetable, presentation abstracts, and presenters’ biographies are available at the link below:

2026 YALS CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The conference fee is RSD 4,000.00, including buffet lunch at the cosy Palace Restaurant and two coffee servings at the Palace Panorama Hall where the presentations take place. The number of seats is limited, so the participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation email will be sent upon expiration of the registration deadline, 3 October 2026. If you would like to attend the event, please follow the link to the registration form provided below:

2026 YALS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Should you need directions to the conference venue, follow this link:

Palace Hotel pinned on the map

We look forward to welcoming you and working together to shape the future of language learning!

2026 Yals Conference Organising Team