What's the AI m of the game?
The International Language Coaching Association (ILCA) warmly invites educators, language professionals, coaches, and innovators to a dynamic online panel and interactive session: “What’s the AIm of the Game?” on November 18, 2025.
Explore the shift from generative to agentic AI: Discover how humans and systems are learning to share agency in language education and coaching.
Examine ethics, equity, and wellbeing: Discuss responsible, inclusive, and emotionally aware approaches to AI integration.
Reflect on coaching and human skills: Identify what remains distinctively human and irreplaceable in language learning and development.
Rethink assessment and innovation: Explore how evaluation practices evolve with AI-supported learning.
Build AI literacy: Learn how educators and learners can set healthy, ethical boundaries for effective, mindful use.
The International Language Coaching Association (ILCA) warmly invites educators, language professionals, coaches, and innovators to a thought-provoking online panel and interactive session: “What’s the AIm of the Game?” on November 18, 2025.
Explore practical and theoretical shifts: Understand the latest trends, opportunities, and real challenges from research and frontline practice in both language teaching and coaching.
November 18th
5pm CET / 11am ET
Why attend?
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Discover the AI developments disrupting and enhancing language education—from primary classrooms to high-level coaching.
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Reflect on new research into learner engagement, decision-making, equity, and assessment in the age of AI.
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Share your own experiences and take home actionable resources, new perspectives, and critical questions to guide your next steps.
Access to the Panel
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Explore practical and theoretical shifts
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Foster critical and creative dialogue
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Address timely dilemmas
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Share actionable strategies
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From Generative to Agentic AI
What’s the difference, and why does it matter for educators and coaches? Explore how today’s generative tools are evolving into systems that act, decide, and support learner agency — and how this changes the role of the human in learning design.
ETHICS, EQUITY, AND EMOTIONAL IMPACT
How can we ensure AI serves everyone fairly and safely? Discuss inclusive practices, wellbeing, and emotional awareness when integrating AI into language learning and coaching.
COACHING PRACTICE AND HUMAN SKILLS
As AI becomes more capable, what remains uniquely human? Reflect on empathy, communication, and critical thinking — the core skills educators and coaches bring that AI can’t replace.
ASSESSMENT AND INNOVATION
How do we adapt evaluation and feedback to AI-supported learning? Explore new ways to assess authenticity, creativity, and growth in human–AI collaboration.
AI LITERACY
How can learners and educators build healthy, ethical relationships with AI? Learn strategies for setting boundaries, maintaining agency, and using AI tools responsibly in practice.
Meet our Hosts
Gabriella Kovács, Hungary
ILCA co-founder, PCC-level ICF-certified Language and career coach, Business communication trainer, Erasmus course teacher trainer, Author of A Comprehensive Language Coaching Handbook.
Carrie McKinnon, USA
ILCA co-founder and language and communication coach applying AI to ESL and program design across education, workforce, and women’s health.
Meet our Panellists
Raquel Ribeiro, Brazil
Teacher Educator - AI-integration to enhance learning, Teacher Professional Development, Plenary Speaker, Innovative & Creative mindset & GenAI in ELT
Daniel Xerri, Malta
Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta, and the Chairperson of the ELT Council.
Nik Peachey, UK
Director of Pedagogy at PeacheyPublications, an independent digital publishing company that specialises in the design of digital learning materials.
Yuliya Shtaltovna, Germany
Professor of International and Intercultural Management at HS Fresenius, Berlin, Germany Program Director of International Business Management (Bac & Master Programs) at HS Fresenius. Research Professor at Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine, remotely
Julie Yoder, USA
Business English Communication Coaching for Global Professionals & Teams, Public Speaking Retreats, Ethical AI for More Impactful Communication
Andrea Daase, Daria Manweiler, Micha Fleiner, Christine Rodewald
Pre-recorded workshop: Language Coaching as a Holistic Approach to Sustainability in Second Language Learning