ICC Annual Conference 2026
Multilingualism and Integration in Adult Education: Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
May 8–10, 2026 · Zurich Cantonal Museum
Learning. Languages. Everywhere.
Flying Teachers is the main sponsor and co-organizer of the ICC Annual Conference in Zurich, in collaboration with ICC – The International Language Association
Flying Teachers is proud to serve as the main sponsor and co-organizer of the 33rd ICC Annual Conference in Zurich in 2026, in collaboration with ICC – The International Language Association.
The Zurich State Museum brings together high-profile keynote speakers, key players, and experts from the fields of education, research, business, and politics.
The focus is on multilingualism and the integration of migrants in adult education, with a particular emphasis on participation and successful integration into the labor market.
Key topics:
- Innovative Approaches to Adult Language Education and Labor Market Integration
- Multilingualism as a Resource for Participation
- Lifelong learning in formal and non-formal settings
- Language education as a contribution to democracy and social cohesion
- Intercultural Communication and Mediation
Why participate?
- Exchange with international experts
- Best practices from Europe and around the world
- Networking with decision-makers from the fields of education, politics, and business
- New Initiatives for Integration and the Labor Market
For more information, visit ICC Annual Conferences.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Terry Lamb
Prof. Terry Lamb
An internationally recognized expert in multilingualism, language education, and intercultural adult education. His keynote address explores the shift toward an inclusive, multilingual educational culture and highlights how sustainable solutions emerge from the interplay of education, society, and politics.
Regula Mader
Regula Mader
Deputy Director of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). In her opening remarks, she provides insights into Switzerland’s integration efforts and highlights the connection between migration policy, education, and the labor market.
Christiane Hohenstein
Christiane Hohenstein
Professor of German as a Second Language and Multilingualism, with a focus on language education in the context of migration and integration. Her work combines academic research with practical approaches to promoting multilingualism and participation in the education system and in society.
Look forward to international contributions from the fields of research, practice, and politics.
The preliminary conference program is available online on the official ICC website. The program is being updated regularly. We will keep you informed of any changes.
View the program
The conference will take place at the Landesmuseum in Zurich—a venue where history, migration, and social change converge in a unique way.
The museum not only offers an architecturally impressive setting, but also provides a context that is well-suited to fostering international dialogue on integration, multilingualism, and education.
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