English Language Teachers' Association of India (ELTAI)

📖🌟 READFEST 2026 – Where Books Meet Young Minds! 🌟📖

In a world filled with endless distractions, let us inspire a generation that turns the pages of books and discovers the power of imagination, knowledge, and creativity.

READFEST 2026 is not just a celebration of books—it is a movement to build a stronger reading culture among young readers and shape future thinkers, dreamers, and leaders.

📚 Experience the joy of reading
🎓 Enhance academic excellence
🗣️ Strengthen English communication skills
🌍 Develop responsible global citizens

📅 7–9 October 2026
📍 MIT-ADT University, Pune, India

Every child who walks into READFEST leaves with:
📖 A new book to cherish
💡 A fresh idea to explore
❤️ A renewed reason to continue reading

Join us in celebrating the magic of stories and the transformative power of books. Together, let us create a generation that chooses reading and builds a brighter tomorrow.

✨ READFEST 2026 – Turning Readers into Thinkers, Dreamers & Leaders! ✨

📚✨ READFEST 2026 – A Celebration of Reading, Imagination & Lifelong Learning! ✨📚

Join us for READFEST 2026, a unique initiative dedicated to nurturing a vibrant reading culture among young minds. More than a book fair, READFEST is a reading movement that inspires curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for books.

🌟 Theme: Building a Generation That Chooses Books Amidst Distractions
📅 Dates: 7–9 October 2026
📍 Venue: MIT-ADT University, Pune, India

At READFEST, every child embarks on a journey of discovery:
📖 One Book
💡 One Idea
❤️ One Reason to Keep Reading

Through the power of books, we aim to ignite a love for reading, enhance academic excellence, strengthen English communication skills, and prepare thoughtful leaders for tomorrow.

Let us come together to celebrate stories, ideas, and the joy of reading.

Be a part of a movement that shapes minds, builds character, and creates a better world.

READFEST 2026: READ. IMAGINE. EXPLORE. INSPIRE!

Calling all schools, principals, teachers, and young book lovers!

India Reads (An ELTAI Venture) brings you READFEST 2026—a spectacular Festival-cum-Exhibition of Books, Reading, and Readers organized exclusively for school students!

Set against the backdrop of the 20th International & 56th Annual Conference of ELTAI this is the ultimate celebration of young minds and literary ideas.

🗓️ Dates: October 7–9, 2026
📍 Venue: MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra (The Oxford of the East!)

What’s waiting for your students?
• 📖 Book Exhibition: A whole world of diverse genres to explore—from Stories, Poetry, and Science to Fantasy, History, and Biography!
• 🗣️ Reading Sessions: Opportunities to listen, learn, and get inspired.
• 🎨 Workshops & Activities: Interactive spaces to create, express, and discover.
• ✍️ Author Interactions: Meet the brilliant minds behind the words.

✨ For Readers. By Readers. With Readers. Because every reader has a story.

🔗 Register Your School Now:
Link: https://bit.ly/49Vvhhr (or scan the QR code on the poster!)

📞 For More Information & Slot Bookings:
📱 Call: +91 97300 34455 – Dr. Nandkumar Shinde
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let's inspire the next generation of lifelong readers. Join. Read. Grow.

🌍 The future belongs to learners who can think, question, create, and adapt.

How can educators cultivate these abilities in an AI-powered world?

Join ELTAI Webinar 147 on "Designing Thinking in the Age of AI" and explore innovative perspectives on learning design with Anil Mammen.

📅 21 June 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM IST

A must-attend session for teachers, teacher educators, researchers, and students interested in the fu
Register now: https://forms.gle/sHEVRSp8zq7WVXwd6

ELTAI Conference 2026 – Save the Date!

The English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) is delighted to announce its 20th International and 56th Annual Conference.

Theme:
English on the Edge: Survive? Evolve? Thrive?

As English language teaching continues to adapt to new realities, this conference will bring together educators, researchers and practitioners to explore innovative ideas, share experiences and discuss the future of the profession.

7–10 October 2026

MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune

Call for Abstracts
Deadline: 15 August 2026 (6:00 PM)

Join us for four days of learning, collaboration and professional growth. We look forward to welcoming you to Pune!

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus and ELTAI Research SIG jointly present the National Summer School on Research in Applied Linguistics and Language Education.

📅 13–19 July 2026
📍 BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus

This exclusive 7-day residential academic program is designed for PhD scholars and emerging researchers who wish to strengthen their research skills from problem identification to publication in international journals.

✨ What makes this program special?

✅ Research design in Applied Linguistics
✅ Data collection and analysis in Language Education research
✅ Writing publishable research articles
✅ Academic journal publication strategies
✅ Technology tools for research
✅ Intensive mentoring by leading researchers

👨‍🏫 Sessions by:
* Dr Santosh Mahapatra, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
* Dr Rajasekaran V, National Convenor, ELTAI Research SIG, & Associate Professor of English, VIT Chennai

⚡ Only 20 participants will be selected and funded.

If you are serious about publishing quality research and accelerating your PhD journey, this is a rare opportunity you should not miss.

📌 Last date to apply: 20 June 2026

Apply now and take your research journey to the next level!
Scan and Apply

Contact
santosh.hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
7330860651

The future of English is being shaped right now.
Join us at the 20th International & 56th Annual Conference of ELTAI as we explore the theme:
English on the Edge: Survive? Evolve? Thrive?
7–10 October 2026
MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune

Connect with educators, researchers, teacher trainers and language professionals from India and around the world.

Abstract Submission Deadline:
15 August 2026 (6:00 PM)

📚 Teaching in the Age of AI requires more than technology—it requires thoughtful design.

Join ELTAI Webinar 147 as Anil Mammen shares insights into creating learning environments that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation while making effective use of AI tools.

📅 Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM IST

Discover how educators can remain architects of learning in an increasingly automated world.

📲 Register now : https://forms.gle/sM4LTCX4Gq1kjgXp9
and join the discussion!