The ACTFL Convention is globally recognized as the most comprehensive professional development event for language educators in the U.S. This event offers learning opportunities for all language education professionals at all levels and from all languages.
Here's why you need to be at ACTFL 2026!

Come join the fun at ACTFL 2026!
Attend the 2026 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in San Antonio, TX from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
Registration includes:
- Access to more than 600 educational sessions for all levels of instruction
- Entry to an interactive exhibit hall featuring more than 200 companies
- Featured learning experiences in the AI Corner Classroom, Digital Learning Lounge, Electronic Posters, Career Café, Wellness Studio, and many others
- An exciting Opening General Session with Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen and Closing General Session with the inspirational Mychal‑Bella Rayne Bowman
- Free registration to the best gathering at ACTFL 2026: SIGstravaganza! Sponsored by Vista Higher Learning, this is the "must do" event of the Convention. Registration is limited...act fast!
- Opportunities to connect and network with more than 6,000 language professionals
- You can experience all things ACTFL at ACTFL Central and meet our newest authors for book signings
ACTFL 2026 features hundreds of hours of professional development and many opportunities for cultural enrichment.
You won't want to miss the World Language event of the year! We can't wait to see you in San Antonio...register today!
Important Links
General Information: https://www.actfl.org/attend-2026
Schedule: https://www.actfl.org/convention-and-expo
Registration: https://www.actfl.org/attend-2026/registration-terms-conditions
Hotel: https://www.actfl.org/attend-2026/housing-instructions