VietCALL International Conference (VietCALL2025)
Dear colleagues,
VietCALL is delighted to announce the inaugural VietCALL International Conference, a significant milestone designed to foster innovation and collaboration in the field of language education and technology. With the dynamic theme “Advancing Pedagogical Strategies for AI-Integrated Language Education,” this groundbreaking conference aims to explore and expand the transformative potential of artificial intelligence within language teaching and learning environments.
The purpose of the conference is to create a vibrant international forum where educators, linguists, researchers, technologists, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds can come together to exchange knowledge, share pioneering research findings, discuss best practices, and identify opportunities and challenges associated with integrating AI into language pedagogy.
AI tools have significantly reshaped language teaching and learning by personalizing educational experiences, enhancing interactive and immersive learning environments, and providing sophisticated analytics for both learners and educators. These tools can address diverse learning needs, foster learner autonomy, enhance motivation and engagement, and streamline assessment and feedback processes, thus revolutionizing traditional pedagogical approaches and outcomes.
Conference Details:
- Date: 18th October 2025
- Venue: Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Theme: Advancing Pedagogical Strategies for AI-Integrated Language Education
Theme: Advancing Pedagogical Strategies for AI-Integrated Language Education
Sub-themes include but are not limited to:
- Innovations and Emerging Trends in Language Teaching and Learning
- Theoretical and Practical Advances in Languages & Linguistics
- State-of-the-Art Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
- Application and Evaluation of AI Tools in Language Education
- Effective Integration and Assessment of Technological Innovations in Classroom Settings
- Pedagogical Challenges and Solutions in AI-Enhanced Language Learning
Important Dates 🎟️
- Call for Papers: 10 April 2025
- Abstract Submission: 10 April 2025 – 31 July 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 10 August 2025
- Early Bird Registration: 30 July 2025
- Registration: 19 September 2025
- Full Paper Submission: 1 September 2025
- PowerPoint Submission: 10 October 2025
- Conference Dates: 18th October 2025
Types of Presentations
- Research presentation
- Workshop
- Poster presentation
Why Should You Attend?
This international gathering offers an unparalleled opportunity for participants to engage with thought leaders, pioneers, and fellow educators passionate about enhancing language education through technology. Attendees will:
- Gain firsthand insights into cutting-edge developments and pioneering research on AI integration in language education.
- Participate in stimulating discussions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking sessions led by international experts.
- Network with a global community of professionals committed to improving language learning outcomes using advanced technologies.
- Collaborate on potential future projects and partnerships to drive innovation and educational excellence forward.
We are excited to welcome you to a conference that promises worldwide inspiration, collaboration, and lasting impact on language education.
Presidential Keynote
Dr. Bao Kham, President of VietCALL, Hue University
Dr. Bao Kham is the president of VietCALL. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Inquiry into Languages and Cultures and a lecturer in English Language Teaching at the University of Foreign Languages & International Studies, Hue University. He used to be the Rector of the University of Foreign Languages, Hue University. He got his Master’s degree from the University of Sydney and his doctoral degree from La Trobe University, Australia. His main research focus is on teacher socialization, pre-service and in-service teacher education. He is an IT enthusiast with extensive experience designing, developing & delivering blended teacher preparation courses and ELT materials and sourcebooks.
Keynote 1
Dr Willy A Renandya, NIE-NTU, SUSS and RELC, Singapore
Dr Willy A Renandya is a language teacher educator with extensive teaching experience in Asia. He currently teaches language education courses in Singapore, including at NIE-NTU, SUSS and RELC. He is also a visiting professor at Chulalongkorn University and Wuhan University. He has given numerous keynote presentations at international ELT conferences, including AsiaTEFL, IATEFL, KOTESOL, SEAMEO RELC and ThaiTESOL. He has published extensively in the area of second language education and second language acquisition. His publications include Language Teaching Methodology: An anthology of current practice (2002, Cambridge University Press) and Student-centred cooperative learning (2019, Springer International). He maintains a large teacher professional development forum called Teacher Voices: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachervoices/.
Website: Willy’s ELT Corner https://www.willyrenandya.com
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.sg/citations?user=gHW1fVIAAAAJ
Featured talk 1
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu, Vice President of VietCALL, Vice President of HUFLIT
Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu is currently Vice-President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT), and Chairman of STESOL, founded by the Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges. With training experience from more than 25 countries, his main expertise is building digital transformation competency and providing consultation services to higher education institutions and businesses across Vietnam. He won the Vietnam Technology Innovation Award in 2012 and was recognized as a Vietnam Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer in 2014. His research interests include computational linguistics, cognitive linguistics, computer-assisted language learning, and ELT methodology. (Orcid) (Google Scholar)
Featured Talk 2
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Long, Vice President of VietCALL, Rector at the University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang
Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu is currently Vice-President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT), and Chairman of STESOL, founded by the Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges. With training experience from more than 25 countries, his main expertise is building digital transformation competency and providing consultation services to higher education institutions and businesses across Vietnam. He won the Vietnam Technology Innovation Award in 2012 and was recognized as a Vietnam Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer in 2014. His research interests include computational linguistics, cognitive linguistics, computer-assisted language learning, and ELT methodology. (Orcid) (Google Scholar)
Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, MA, Vice President of VietCALL, Vice-Director of the Office of Cooperation and Development, VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Deputy Director, VietTESOL Association Secretariat
Ms. Huong Nguyen is a leader in Information and Communications Technology in language teaching in Vietnam, a senior technology expert, and a teacher trainer at the VNU University of Languages and International Studies. She has joined various teacher training projects, including the blended teacher development project that is based on Vietnam’s Foreign Language Teacher Competencies Framework. Her research interests focus on teacher professional development, technology-enhanced learning, and blended learning.
Featured Talk 3
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Phi Ho, Vice President of VietCALL, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Assoc. Prof. Pham Vu Phi Ho, Ph.D., Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, used to be a Vice-President of Ba Ria – Vung Tau University and Vice-President at Van Hien University, Vietnam. Pham has published more than 70 research articles in both local and International Journals, such as Computer-Assisted language Learning, SAGE Open, System, and Journal of Psycholinguist Research (17 Scopus/14 ISI), and 10 books and course-books, 3-course books were used for both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Van Lang University, HCMC Open University, Vietnam, and Lourdes College, Higher Education Department, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He has international experience in teaching English at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, and Gyeongju University, South Korea. He is the Vice President for Administrative Affairs of AsiaCALL. He is now the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of TESOL & Education. He is the editor-in-chief for several proceedings published by Atlantis Press, part of Springer. He is an editorial staff for the Suranaree Journal of Social Science (Scopus), and a peer reviewer for some international Journals indexed in ISI/Scopus such as Computer Assisted Language Learning, Open Sage… He is an editor of an Edited Book published by Springer, and now an editor for another Edited Book of the IGI Global, entitled “Implementing AI Tools for Language Teaching and Learning”, and an Edited Book entitled “Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools for Personalized Language Instruction”, which will be published by Springer Nature (Scopus), (ISI), (Google Scholar).Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts: Up to 170 words, including keywords.
- Full Papers: Between 6,000 and 8,000 words, following APA 7th edition formatting.
- Submission Portal: https://vietcall.edu.vn/submission
Contact information:
For further information, please visit our website or contact the conference organizers at
Email: lanhuongnckh@gmail.com (Ms. Huong); conference@vietcall.edu.vn
Tel: (+84) 988049988 (Ms Huong)
WhatApps: (+84) 909850699 (Pham Ho)