2026 3T Summit: Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology

November 1, 2026 at the Prefectural University of Kumamoto

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

(Pre-Summit Events on Saturday, October 31)

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Format: Face-to-face Event

Venue: Prefectural University of Kumamoto (PUK)

3-1-100 Tsukide, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 862-0920, Japan

熊本県立大学

〒862-0920 熊本県熊本市東区月出３丁目１−１００

(map link)

Overview

The 3T Summit: Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology is a face-to-face event exploring the role of these three areas in English language teaching (ELT). Participants will explore how digital tools and traditional methods can be used effectively to support language learning.

Presentations will highlight practical classroom applications, the use of digital tools (including AI), teaching theory and research, materials development, and educational publishing. The event also welcomes authors, publishers, and EdTech developers to showcase their materials, products, and services.

概要

3Tサミット：教育・教科書・テクノロジーは、英語教育（ELT）におけるこれら三つの分野の役割を探る対面形式のイベントです。参加者は、言語学習を支援するために、デジタルツールと従来の指導法をどのように効果的に活用できるかについて考えます。

発表では、教室での実践的な活用例、AIを含むデジタルツールの使用、教育理論と研究、教材開発、教育出版などを取り上げます。また、本イベントでは、著者、出版社、EdTech開発者が自身の教材、製品、サービスを紹介する機会も設けます。

📣 Call for Proposals (CfP)

3T Summit: Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology

Format: Face-to-face

20-minute presentation sessions, 50-minute poster presentations

Applications

CfP Opening Date: July 1, 2026

CfP Submission Deadline: September 27, 2026 (Sunday)

Notification of Acceptance or Rejection: October 4, 2026 (Sunday)

Confirm Presentation Schedule: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)

Summit Day: November 1, 2026 (Sunday)

Call for Proposals link here. (Open from July 1, 2026)

📣Presentation Topics

Poster Presentations (50 minutes) – Visual, informal sessions showcasing teaching/research/product ideas
Practical Teaching Workshops (20 minutes) – Hands-on, classroom-focused ideas
Academic Theory & Research (20 minutes) – Data-driven studies or theoretical frameworks
EdTech Tools in the Classroom (20 minutes) – Apps, platforms, AI, LMS, etc.
EdTech Product Demonstrations (20 minutes) – Tools or platforms by developers or EdTech teams
Textbook Demonstrations (20 minutes) – Published or in-progress textbook presentations
Materials Writing / Publishing (20 minutes) – Practical advice on creating materials and the publishing business
Other

3T Summit Flyer

Feel free to download and share with colleagues.

🔔 Event Schedule (updated 6/9/2026)

Detailed Block Schedule and Line Schedule with Abstracts HERE. (will be updated in October)

9:00 – 9:30 Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:30 – 9:50 Opening Remarks

10:00 – 10:20 Session 1

10:30 – 10:50 Session 2

11:00 – 11:20 Session 3

11:30 – 11:50 Session 4

12:00 – 12:20 Session 5

12:30 – 13:20 Lunch Break

13:30 – 13:50 Session 6

14:00 – 14:20 Session 7

14:30 – 14:50 Session 8

15:00 – 15:20 Session 9

15:30 – 16:20 Forum Discussion

Theme: TBA

Invited speakers: TBA

Moderator: TBA

16:20 – 16:30 Closing Remarks & Networking Info

16:30 – 17:30 Clean Up and Lock Up (Staff Only)

Networking/Gathering at TBA (scroll to bottom for details)

📝 Advance Registration & Event fees

We hope to welcome as many teachers as possible to the 3T Summit and have worked hard to keep participation costs to a minimum.

Advance Registration & Online Payment (by October 18)

JALT Member: ¥1,500
Non-JALT Member: ¥2,000

Online payment details will be provided upon registration.

On-Site Registration (cash payment)

JALT Member: ¥2,000
Non-JALT Member: ¥2,500

Advance Registration link will be available in September.

Pre-Summit Event & Dinner (Saturday, October 31)

Details coming soon.

Tour of Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater (official site info)

Aso Volcano Museum (official site info)

Dinner at local restaurant.

Summit DINNER (Sunday, November 1)

Details coming soon.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Prefectural University of kumamoto

The Prefectural University of Kumamoto (PUK) is a public university located in Kumamoto City, the capital of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. Founded in 1947, the university serves approximately 2,200 students.

PUK's educational philosophy is summarized by the motto "Think Globally, Act Locally." The university emphasizes international engagement, community involvement, and the development of graduates who can contribute both locally and globally.

www.pu-kumamoto.ac.jp/english/

🗺️ DirectionS to Kumamoto

🚅 Shinkansen and Train Access, JR Kumamoto Station: Link

Conventional lines, limited express trains, Shinkansen

20 minutes by car from JR Kumamoto Station to venue

30-45 minutes by bus from station to venue

✈️ ASO Kumamoto Airport (KMJ): Airport Link

20 minutes by car from airport to venue

50-60 minutes by bus from airport to venue

Hotel Recommendations

Recommended to stay in downtown Kumamoto (or near JR Kumamoto Station)

Please book early!!!!

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto-jyo Toricho Suji

Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Shin-shigai

Kumamoto Tokyu REI Hotel

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Tourist information

Kumamoto Tourist Guide

Kumamoto City Guide

Transport in and around Kumamoto consist of trains, busses, and trams (street cars).

Explore Kumamoto: advice about travelling within Kumamoto City

📍 Access to PUK

Prefectural University of Kumamoto (PUK)

3-1-100 Tsukide, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 862-0920, Japan

熊本県立大学

〒862-0920 熊本県熊本市東区月出３丁目１−１００

www.pu-kumamoto.ac.jp/english/access/

Google Map Link

DirectionS to PUK

Will be updated soon.

🚌 Bus to PUK

🚕 Taxi services include GO, Uber, and DiDi

🏢 Buildings 18 and 17

Building 18: Reception, Sponsors, Refreshments, & Presentations

Building 17: Presentations

🥖PRE-ORDER LUNCH

Will be updated soon.

🥖Pre-Order Lunch

Pre-Order Lunch Menu

🍴Restaurants / Food

Restaurants / Food closest to venue:

Will be updated soon.

🤝 Sponsorship Display Opportunities

The 3T Summit: Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology welcomes official JALT sponsors and independent sponsors who wish to share their materials, tools, or services with language educators in Japan. Textbook publishers, distributors, authors, and EdTech developers may find the 3T Summit an ideal venue to reach a wide audience. The autumn season is the perfect time to help teachers find the right materials for their classrooms. Sponsors are also encouraged to invite their materials creators to present on their textbooks, digital tools, or other products at the summit.

🤝 スポンサー展示のご案内

3Tサミットでは、日本の語学教育関係者に向けて教材、ツール、サービスを紹介したいJALT公式スポンサー様および独立系スポンサー様を歓迎いたします。

教科書出版社、販売代理店、教材執筆者、EdTech開発者の皆様にとって、3Tサミットは多くの教育関係者に自社の教材や製品、サービスを紹介できる絶好の機会です。秋は多くの教員が次年度に使用する教材を検討する時期でもあり、本サミットはそのための理想的な場となります。

また、スポンサー各社様には、教材執筆者や開発担当者を招き、教科書、デジタルツール、その他の製品について発表していただくことも歓迎しております。

Sponsor Applications at the following link.

申込はリンクをクリックしてください。

(Open from July 1, 2026)

📚 Indy Author's Desks

📚 The Indy Author's Desk: Display Opportunities

The 3T Summit: Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology welcomes independent authors who wish to share their materials with language educators in Japan. Authors may reserve a desk in the display area to showcase their textbooks and interact with participants. As autumn is a key season for teachers selecting materials for the coming academic year, the summit provides an excellent opportunity to introduce new resources. Authors are also encouraged to submit a presentation proposal. Please note that direct sales are not permitted.

📚 インディー著者デスク：展示のご案内

3Tサミット：Teaching, Textbooks, and Technology では、日本の語学教育関係者に教材を紹介したい個人著者の皆様を歓迎いたします。著者の皆様には展示スペース内にデスクをご用意し、ご自身の教科書や教材を展示するとともに、参加者と直接交流していただけます。

秋は多くの教員が次年度に使用する教材を検討する時期であり、本サミットは新しい教材やアイデアを紹介する絶好の機会です。また、著者の皆様には発表提案（Call for Proposals）へのご応募も歓迎しております。

なお、会場内での直接販売はできませんので、あらかじめご了承ください。

Indy Author's Desk Applications at the following link.

申込はリンクをクリックしてください。

(Open from July 1, 2026)

🪧 Free SIG & NPO Tables and Posters

JALT SIGs, NPOs, or other community organizations are welcome to set up a table and/or poster for the 3T Summit, free of charge.

*If staff members plan to attend the 3T Summit presentations, they should pay the usual attendance fee. Thank you for your understanding.

Please complete the below form by November 20, 2025.

SIG & NPO Application Form link

The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the improvement of language teaching and learning. JALT promotes excellence in language learning, teaching, and research by providing opportunities for those involved in language education to meet, share, and collaborate.

jalt.org/

Materials Writers Special Interest Group

The Materials Writers SIG (MW SIG) was established for the purpose of helping members to turn fresh teaching ideas into useful classroom materials. We try to be a mutual assistance network, offering information regarding copyright law, sharing practical advice on publishing practices, including self-publication, and suggesting ways to create better language learning materials for general consumption or for individual classroom use.

教材開発研究部会 (MW SIG) は、メンバーが日々の教育の場で得た新しいアイディアを教材にしていく助けとなることを目的に設立されました。著作権に関すること、自費出版を含めた出版に関する実践的なアドバイス、広く一般学習者または特定の授業のためにどうしたらより良い語学教材が作れるか、といったことに関するアイディアを共有しお互いを高め合える部会であることが願いです。教材開発についてもっと知りたい、自分のアイディアを形にしたいという方、入会大歓迎です。一緒に活動しませんか。

mwsig.jalt.org/home