The 6th EWB National Conference 2026, taking place on October 23–24 at Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, will bring together educators, researchers, and professionals to explore innovative approaches to English language teaching and learning.

Under the theme “American SI (Super Intelligence) in English Language Teaching: Innovative Techniques, Technological Tools and Future Possibilities,” the conference will feature international workshops led by experienced U.S. education professionals. These sessions will offer participants opportunities to discover new resources, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen their classroom practices while keeping learners at the center of education.

Meet the international workshop speakers and discover what their sessions will explore.

• Exploring American English Resources and Superintelligence (SI) for Teachers

Facilitator: Kimberly Chilmonik, Regional English Language Officer (RELO), USA

English language teachers need access to reliable resources and practical tools to support their professional development and improve classroom learning. In this workshop, Kimberly Chilmonik will introduce participants to American English resources and explore their potential applications alongside Superintelligence (SI) in English language teaching.

With more than 15 years of experience in TESOL and teacher training, Kimberly brings extensive international experience to her work supporting English language education across Central Asia. As Director of the Regional English Language Office, she designs and manages programs that advance English language teaching and learning in five countries in the region.

The workshop will encourage educators to explore resources and consider how emerging technologies can complement their teaching practices and support their learners’ needs.

• Human-Centered Classrooms: Using Social-Emotional Learning and Inclusion to Counter the SI Age

Facilitators: Dr. Francois Harris and Joon Nam, USA

As technology continues to influence education, creating inclusive, supportive, and human-centered learning environments remains essential. This workshop will explore how social-emotional learning (SEL) and inclusive teaching practices can help educators respond to the challenges and opportunities of the SI age.

The session will focus on learners’ social and emotional development, meaningful classroom relationships, and inclusive learning experiences. It will invite educators to consider how they can balance technological innovation with the human connections that make learning effective and engaging.

Dr. Francois Harris is an American educator, researcher, and international English language teaching professional with experience teaching in France and South Korea. He holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and previously served as a U.S. Department of State English Language Fellow in Kazakhstan. His professional interests include English language education, intercultural communication, and connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences.

Joon Nam is currently an English Resource Teacher with the C5+O.N.E. program in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, through American Councils for International Education. Previously, he served as a U.S. Department of State English Language Fellow in Tajikistan. He has over 15 years of international English language teaching experience, holds a master’s degree in Teaching English Learners, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in second language instruction.

Together, the facilitators will bring their international experience and perspectives to a discussion of how educators can keep learners’ social, emotional, and educational needs at the center of teaching in an increasingly technology-driven world.

• Teaching Through Multimodality: Classroom Techniques and Projects

Facilitator: Marin Mae Ekstrom, English Language Fellow, USA

Learners engage with information in different ways, making multimodal approaches a valuable addition to the English language classroom. This workshop will explore classroom techniques and projects that incorporate different modes of communication and expression to create engaging learning experiences.

Marin Mae Ekstrom, the English Language Fellow at Bokhtar State University in Tajikistan for the 2026–2027 academic year, brings international teaching experience from educational institutions in Japan, China, Russia, and Finland. Her diverse professional background provides a broad international perspective on teaching and learning.

Through this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore how multimodal approaches can encourage creativity, support learner engagement, and create opportunities for students to communicate and demonstrate their learning in different ways.

Connecting Innovation with Classroom Practice

The international workshops at the 6th EWB National Conference 2026 reflect the conference’s commitment to exploring new possibilities in English language education while recognizing the essential role of teachers and learners.

From discovering American English resources and exploring SI to strengthening inclusive classrooms and implementing multimodal teaching techniques, these sessions will offer educators different perspectives on responding to the changing educational landscape.

The conference will provide a space for professional learning, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas that educators can adapt to their own teaching contexts.