We are immensely proud to bring you a roster of some of the best ELT professionals from around the world. Here they are, in all their glory!
Leandro Paladino holds a master’s in bilingual education (Birmingham University) and is a frequent presenter at ELT conferences. He’s deputy editor of the EAL Journal and joint coordinator of IATEFL’s Young Learners and Teenagers SIG. He lectures in discourse analysis and is the general academic manager of Colegio York, a multilingual school in the city of La Plata, Argentina, where he lives.
Read about Leandro's session: “To put it differently..." The Magic of Paraphrasing for Exam Preparation
Jasmin Silver is an educational consultant and researcher specialising in language learning. She focuses on integrating educational research, AI and psychological insights into language teaching to help students realise their potential.
Read about Jasmin's session: The AI-assisted Language Learner: Using AI to Enhance Self-assessment
Elena Ostashchenko is an EFL educator with 17 years of teaching experience in EFL/ESL, Business English, ESP/EAP and IELTS. Based in Vietnam since 2017, she holds an MA in Applied Linguistics & TESOL from the University of Leicester (2023), complemented by full certifications in Cambridge CELTA (2017) and Delta (2019).
Read about Elena's session: From Data to Action: Adapting Exam Preparation Courses
Greg Davies Originally from Surrey, England, Greg moved to Mexico in 2004, gaining experience in teacher training and assessment with organizations throughout LatAm. Currently with the British Council exams business development team, his areas of interest include professional reflection, innovation in ELT and how we can take advantage of this rapidly changing world to support learner success.
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Read about Greg's session: AI in the Primary English Test: an important leap in exam design
Simona Orsingher is a seasoned international leader with over 20 years’ experience driving business transformation, commercial excellence, and growth across regulated industries. Based in Milan, she joined the British Council Global Assessments team in December 2023 to lead the global expansion of the Primary and Secondary English Test, driving innovation, access, and operational excellence in education.
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Read about Simona's session: AI in the Primary English Test: an important leap in exam design