ACTFL 2023 Convention and World Languages Expo
Connect and Collaborate at McCormick Place West
Meet the 2023 Keynote Speakers
Celebrating diversity through social activism, the 2023 keynote speakers believe in the transformative power of language education to mold hearts and improve international relations, global citizenship, and cross-cultural understanding.
Opening Keynote: Kal Penn
Actor, Author, Lecturer and Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Closing Keynote: Sarah Eagle Heart
Social justice storyteller, entrepreneur, and philanthropic leader
Schedule at a Glance (all times are Central Time)
Why should you attend?Thursday, November 16
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pre-Convention Workshops (in-person)
Friday, November 17
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
First-Time Attendee Orientation and Welcome
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening with Welcome Coffee
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Exhibitor Workshops
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions | Exhibitor Workshops | Roundtables
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch break/Wellness Event in Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions and Exhibitor Workshops
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions | Exhibitor Workshops | Roundtables
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions and Exhibitor Workshops
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions | Exhibitor Workshops | Roundtables
5:30 pm. - 6:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
ACTFL Professional Awards Ceremony
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
President's Welcome Reception
Saturday, November 18
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions | Roundtables
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Workshops
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meet the Exhibitors/Wellness Event in Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions | Exhibitor Workshops | Roundtables
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheons/Wellness Event in Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions and Exhibitor Workshops
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions | Exhibitor Workshops | Roundtables
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Exhibitor Workshops
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Exhibitors and Electronic Posters
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Sunday, November 19
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meet the Exhibitors/Wellness Event in Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closing General Session with Keynote Speaker
Registration and Housing
Get the most out of ACTFL 2023 with the full conference registration. Group and single-day registrations are also available. Hotel rooms are limited and will sell out quickly!
Prepare to be inspired and enlightened during the opening and closing general sessions at this year's Convention. The ACTFL Convention and World Languages Expo is the premiere event for world language educators. Join 7,000 colleagues from the entire U.S. and over 65 countries for hundreds of educational and inspirational sessions. Visit with over 200 exhibitors for the latest publications, technology, and information. Don't take our word for it, hear what attendees have to say:
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