SUTLF 2026 - 10th Anniversary
The Art of Impactful Teaching
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Sojo University Teaching and Learning Forum 2026
NanKyu JALT Sponsored
FULLY HYBRID
The Art of Impactful Teaching – Crafting Meaningful Learning Experiences
Join us in Kumamoto for the 10th Sojo University Teaching and Learning Forum (SUTLF) as we celebrate a decade of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in English education. This year’s theme, “The Art of Impactful Teaching: Crafting Meaningful Learning Experiences,” invites educators to reflect on the practices that truly resonate with learners and inspire lasting growth.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just beginning your journey, this milestone conference offers a space to share ideas, explore new strategies, and connect with passionate colleagues across Japan. Let’s honor our past, shape our future, and continue to elevate the art of teaching together.
More details to come soon. If you have any ideas or want to volunteer, email us at sutlfteam@nankyujalt.org
Registration is now open
Unplenary Event: Collaborative Conversations on Impactful Teaching
Celebrating a decade of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in English education at SUTLF, we are inviting YOU to help create a unique plenary session that truly resonates and inspires lasting growth.
This year, our three-part Unpleanry Experience is designed to spark ideas and share practices that can make a difference in your classroom.
Morning Session: Participants will self-organize into small-groups to discuss the topics that we have collected from all attendees in advance (below).
Poster Session: Notes from the morning session will be on display alongside posters, where you can explore collective findings and innovative approaches from other groups.
Closing Discussion: Wrap up key takeaways before the networking dinner.
We hope to facilitate small group discussions in the morning session aimed at tackling real-world teaching challenges and/or exploring research avenues, so consider providing questions, topics, and keywords suitable for guiding these discussions in the registration form.
We look forward to your insights and participation!
IoT Tour
We will have a tour of the IoT center at Sojo University, where you can see our video studio, 3D projector mapping, and other cool technology. SUTLF would like to thank the Sojo University IoT AI Center and Professor Naitoh for hosting the afternoon workshop.
Schedule of Sessions
Coming January 2026
Thursday night BYOP - Meeting Space Kumamoto (Shimotori)
Thursday night BYOP - Meeting Space Kumamoto (Shimotori)
These posters are separate from the vetted Friday poster session. Anyone can bring their poster on Thursday. If you submitted an abstract, that poster will be presented on Friday. Feel free to present the same poster twice (in mini form, Thursday).
Bring Your Own Poster - This event aims to spur conversations before the conference in an informal setting. Everyone, whether a presenter or not, is invited to bring an A4 or A3-sized poster to spark conversations. This is a way to share ideas in an easy and fun way. The event will include beverages and appetizers to go along with the great hospitality of our NanKyu members.
Time: 18:00-20:00
Price: Free
Location: 〒860-0807熊本県熊本市中央区下通1丁目9-15柏田第２ビル６階
Networking Dinner
With bus transportation provided from Sojo to Ichinosouko
Join us for a post-conference evening of socializing downtown at Ichinosouko!
The Sojo Bus will take us from the university to the restaurant, so make sure you stay until the end!
Time to start 18:00
￥4000 course + nomihodai
860-0848
熊本市中央区南坪井町2-8
Saturday Event:
A Guided Tour at Kumamoto Castle
Join us for an hour at Kumamoto Castle
Join us for an hour at Kumamoto Castle
Discovery Kumamoto will guide interested participants from Josaien up to Kumamoto Castle, imparting their wealth of knowledge on the history of the castle, as well as it's restoration since 2016, on the way. This is a highly recommended event for out-of-towners (though interested locals are more than welcome!).
Tour will begin at Josaien at 10:30 and will finish in front of the castle building. You can explore the castle on your own.
Tour fee: 1000 yen
Castle fee: 800 yen (paid separately at the castle after the tour)
Check out Discovery Kumamoto's video here.
Please let us know if you would like to participate by indicating as such when you register. You can register early here.
If you have further questions about this event, please feel free to email our team: sutlfteam@nankyujalt.org
Important Dates (Modifications likely)
August 1, 2025
Call for Proposals Opens
November 30, 2025
CfP Closes
December 15, 2025
Registration opens and abstract decisions returned
Conference Dates
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Posters and Informal Talks
Friday, February 13, 2026
Plenary and presentations
Networking Dinner
Saturday, February 14, 2026
A visit to Kumamoto Castle
Networking Lunch
Registration Fees
This year, you can pay with a bank transfer, credit card, or cash.
Registration
This event is 100% hybrid. All sessions can be attended in person or online.
Lunches are available at the school cafeteria or at the school convenience store.
Early Bird (cash unavailable)
DEADLINE: TBD
￥2500 for JALT Members
￥3000 for non-members
Free for students and ALTs
Regular Registration
￥3000 for JALT Members
￥3500 for non-members
FREE for students and ALTs
Access
SILC Building, Sojo University
SILC Building, Sojo University
Local JR trains run frequently from Kumamoto Station to Sojodaigaku-Mae (10 min, ￥210). From Sojodaigaku-Mae, cross Route 31 and take the elevator up to the university.
If you're flying, there is a bus which runs frequently from Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto Station (60 min, ￥1000).
Proceedings
Sojo University publishes the SILC Journal. Submissions are welcome from all presenters at SUTLF 2026. Details will be sent following the conference. Accepted submissions will be published in March, 2027.
Past issues are available here
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