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IATEFL BESIG runs a number of events each year, our biggest being our Annual Conference, which takes place in a different venue every November.
38th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference
President Hotel, Athens
7th-9th November 2025
General Information
We are thrilled to announce the 38th IATEFL BESIG Annual Conference!
Join us from Friday, 7 November to Sunday, 9 November 2025 at the President Hotel, Kifisias 43, Athens, Greece for the 38th IATEFL BESIG Annual Conference - a special edition as we are celebrating 40 years of IATEFL BESIG! Alongside our engaging plenaries, talks and workshops, we’ll have some exciting surprises in store to mark this milestone.
This year’s theme, Business Unusual – Rethinking Business English for a Changing World, invites us to go beyond the traditional and reflect on how our profession is evolving: through blending coaching and training, soft skills and business communication, entrepreneurial approaches, and digital upskilling.
Whether you work in-company, freelance, or in higher education, this is your opportunity to connect, share, celebrate, and shape what comes next.
Please note: the local time of the event is Eastern European Time (EET). Please check your time here.
President Hotel Athens
Kifisias Avenue 43,
115 23, Athens, Greece
Call for Proposals and First-time Speaker Scholarship
The call for proposals is open until Monday, 7 July 2025. Read the guidelines and submit your proposal here:
38th IATEFL BESIG Annual Conference_Call for Proposals_Athens 2025.pdf
Please use the same link to read the guidelines and apply for the First-time Speaker Scholarship.
Important deadlines:
- Submit your proposal by Monday, 7 July, 16:00 UK time.
- Be notified of acceptance by Monday, 28 July, 16:00 UK time.
The information you submit in your proposal will be handled in accordance with the IATEFL Privacy Policy.
Hotel booking
Conference delegates can benefit from a special discounted rate at the President Hotel by using the booking code IATEFL25 on the hotel’s website: https://president.gr/
More info on the venue, location and social events is coming soon. Keep an eye on our social media channels and our conference page for updates!
Share the exciting news with your online network using hashtag #besig2025
Sponsorship opportunities
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities, suitable for large publishers, service providers, and freelancers alike. If you're interested in supporting our conference, please reach out to Vicky Margari, IATEFL BESIG Conference Coordinator, at besig.conference-events@iatefl.org.
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