What is PanSIG?
PanSIG is an annual conference usually held in May, and organized by many of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT). Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners in language education from Japan, Asia, and throughout the world, the Annual JALT PanSIG Conference is meant to be a smaller, more intimate conference than JALT's annual international conference (which is held each fall), and is a place where SIG members can network with each other. PanSIG also publishes The PanSIG Journal. You can learn more on our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions page).
The PanSIG Journal - Volume 11 (1–2) is out!
April 16, 2026
The PanSIG Journal – Volume 11 has been published. This marks the twelfth edition of the annual PanSIG Journal. For the first time, the journal is presented in two issues, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth and development. Drawing on presentations from the PanSIG 2025 conference, this volume brings together a selection of high-quality articles developed through a detailed and supportive blind peer review process. The final selection reflects the diverse range of topics presented at PanSIG 2025, held May 16–18, 2025 at Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学) in Chiba, Japan.
PanSIG 2026: May 23-24 in Nagoya
PanSIG 2026 will be in Nagoya at the Chukyo University on May 23rd and 24th, 2026 with Gabriela Schmidt as conference chair and Phil Nguyen as site chair.
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PanSIG 2025: May 16-18 in Chiba
PanSIG 2025 was held May 16-18, 2025 at Kanda University of International Studies in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. The conference chair was Robert Dykes; the site co-chairs were Jennie Roloff Rothman and Prateek Sharma.
From all initial reports, the conference was a smashing success, with a record-setting PanSIG attendance of 600 attendees.
- For more details about the conference, see our PanSIG 2025 Overview page.
- For links to photos, schedules, downloads, please see the PanSIG archive page.
The PanSIG Journal - Volume 10 (2024) has been published
April 3, 2025
The PanSIG Journal - Volume 10 has been published! This represents the tenth edition of the annual PanSIG Journal in its latest form -- following 14 years of proceedings publications beginning with 2002 -- which includes a selection of 27 articles based on presentations from the 2024 conference. With a detailed and supportive blind peer review process, authors were able to produce high quality articles. The articles finally selected for publication in the PanSIG Journal - Volume 10 effectively represent the diverse range of topics presented at the PanSIG 2024 conference, which was held May 24-26, 2024 at Fukui University of Technology (福井工業大学) in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture.