The UKLA International Conference is an annual conference that draws speakers from across the globe to share research, expert practice and ideas covering all aspects of literacy. The 2025 International Conference will take place on 27th-29th June at John Moore’s University, Liverpool. The theme for this year is Beating the Odds, Changing Futures.

This year’s conference will explore the power of inclusivity and the role of literacy education in overcoming challenges, promoting health and wellbeing and improving life chances for all.

Keynote Speakers:

• Frank Cottrell-Boyce, award-winning children’s author and current Waterstones Children’s Laureate.
• Anežka Kuzmičová, Research Group Leader at Charles University, Prague.
• Dominic Wyse, Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, UCL and Founding Director of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11)
• Mike Morris and Madeline Heneghan, co-directors of Liverpool-based writing festival Writing on the Wall (WoW).

Cost: £270/£355 for UKLA members/non-members for the full weekend course. Single and two-day tickets also available.

About UK Literacy Association: The UKLA is a registered charity dedicated to informing and supporting all those concerned with the development of language, literacy and communication.