Annual Conference

WELCOME TO THE

2026 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE

February 26-28, 2026 New York Hilton Midtown

The Northeast Conference Board of Directors and Conference Chair Beckie Bray Rankin are excited to welcome you to a full weekend of professional learning opportunities. The annual conference is the signature professional event for language educators in the Northeast region offering you more than 150 choices across the conference days to engage your thinking and to enhance your teaching repertoire. 

NEW FOR 2026!     

The Backstage Pass!

Consider this new option: The Backstage Pass is a full weekend registration PLUS an intimate gathering of highly-motivated professionals to meet distinguished ACTFL authors: Catherine Ritz, Mike Travers, Pam Wesely and Beth Wassell. Discuss their publications, get a behind-the-scenes look, enjoy a buffet lunch, a first glance at new materials by our sponsors and some additional merch. All this for one price. Register today!

REGISTER HERE

                         ANNUAL CONFERENCE FAQ   ANNUAL CONFERENCE FAQ   2026 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW     2026 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS                   

                         2026 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS   2026 RESEARCH ROUNDTABLES    2026 #TECHLAB SESSIONS      2026 Standing Room Only 

                                                                    RESERVE A HOTEL ROOM      2026 AFFINITY LUNCH CLUSTERS 

NEW THIS YEAR = NECTFL MERCH!

                                                                        MERCH CATALOG        ORDER MERCH HERE 

 

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REFUND POLICY 


Documents and ID Numbers:

NECTFL W-9 (PDF)
NJ Business Registration Certificate
NYS CTLE Sponsor ID: 23206
NYCDOE Vendor ID# 131972962
Sole Vendor Letter (PDF)

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Future Conferences

  • February 26–28, 2026, NY Hilton Midtown
  • February 25-27, 2027, NY Hilton Midtown

Past Conferences

2024: Our Butterfly Effect: Creating a Lasting Impression, James Wildman, Chairperson

2023: Reimagining the World Language Classroom: The Future Starts Today, Margarita Dempsey, Chairperson

2022: Classroom Roots, Global Reach, Christopher Gwin, Chairperson

2021: Finding Our Voice: World Languages for Social Justice, Michael Bogdan, Chairperson

2020: Languages for All: Envisioning Language Learning Opportunities for Every Learner, Nathan Lutz, Chairperson

2019: Authentic Language, Authentic Learning, Rosanne Zeppieri, Chairperson

2018: Unleashing the POWer of Proficiency, Bill Heller, Chairperson

2017: Strengthening World Language Education: Standards for Success, Carole Smart, Chairperson

2016: Developing Intercultural Competence through World Languages, Rebecca K. Fox, Ph.D., Chairperson

2014: Sustaining Communities with World Languages, Janel Lafond-Paquin, Chairperson

2013: Developing Leaders for Tomorrow’s Learners, Arlene F. White, Chairperson

2012: Global Identities, Jennifer L. Steeley, Chairperson