Annual Convention 2026
Program & Schedule
Panama TESOL 40th Anniversary Virtual Convention
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 – 5:05 p.m. | Welcome Words & Daily Announcements (5 min) |
| 5:05 – 5:50 p.m. | Keynote Session (45 min) |
| 5:50 – 5:55 p.m. | Break (5 min) |
| 5:55 – 6:35 p.m. | Featured Session 1 (40 min) |
| 6:35 – 6:40 p.m. | Break (5 min) |
| 6:40 – 6:50 p.m. | Sponsor Break & Recognition (10 min) |
| 6:50 – 7:30 p.m. | Featured Session 2 (40 min) |
| 7:30 – 7:35 p.m. | Break (5 min) |
| 7:35 – 8:15 p.m. | Featured Session 3 (40 min) |
| 8:15 – 8:20 p.m. | Break (5 min) |
| 8:20 – 9:00 p.m. | Featured Session 4 (40 min) |
Friday, July 3, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Doors Open & Welcome Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 40 years of impact in English Language Teaching in Panama.
Highlights
- Welcome Cocktails & Networking
- Special Remarks by Panama TESOL Founder, Melva Lowe de Goodin
- Melva Goodin Teacher Excellence Award Presentation
- Dinner
- 40th Anniversary Celebration Toast & Birthday Cake
- Music, Dancing, and Special Surprises
Dress Code: Festive Cocktail Attire
Panama TESOL 40th Anniversary In-person Convention
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration (30 min) |
| 8:30 – 8:35 a.m. | Welcome Remarks by Ricardo Acosta, President of Panama TESOL (5 min) |
| 8:35 – 9:25 a.m. | Opening Keynote – Gabriel Díaz Maggioli, TESOL International Association (50 min) |
| 9:25 – 10:05 a.m. | Concurrent Session 1 (40 min) |
| 10:05 – 10:35 a.m. | Coffee Break & Exhibits (30 min) |
| 10:35 – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Session 2 (40 min) |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Keynote 2 – Ana Isabel Campos, Quality Leadership University (50 min) |
| 12:05 – 12:30 p.m. | U.S. Embassy Special Remarks Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States (25 min) |
| 12:30 – 12:40 p.m. | Panama TESOL 40th Anniversary Commemorative Photo (10 min) |
| 12:40 – 1:55 p.m. | Lunch (75 min) |
| 1:55 – 2:35 p.m. | Concurrent Session 3 (40 min) |
| 2:40 – 3:20 p.m. | Concurrent Session 4 (40 min) |
| 3:20 – 3:50 p.m. | Coffee Break & Exhibits (30 min) |
| 3:50 – 4:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote – Abdias Luque, Panama TESOL (40 min) |
| 4:30 – 4:40 p.m. | Panama TESOL Business Session (10 min) |
| 4:40 – 4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks by Ricardo Acosta (5 min) |
| 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. | 40 Years Celebration Reception, Cake, Wine, Coffee & Networking (70 min) |