2025 Year In Review

The year 2025 has been a milestone period for the International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies (IATELS), characterised by a significant expansion into the South Asian and European academic markets, the launch of high-level business forums, and the solidification of its “Intellectual Warmth” philosophy in digital spaces.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the works, posts, and external references concerning IATELS during 2025.

1. Major Conference Milestones

The core of IATELS’ activity in 2025 centered on three flagship international conferences, each emphasizing the intersection of education and technological progress.

• ICLTE 2025 (V International Conference on Language Studies, Translation and Education): * Highlights: Held in February 2025 in a blended mode (Bursa, Türkiye). It featured speakers from 10+ countries, including the USA, Ukraine, Nigeria, and the Netherlands.
  • Keynote: Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, Provost of UMT (Pakistan), delivered a high-profile address on management and educational leadership.
  • Outputs: The ICLTE 2025 Abstract Book was officially published in May 2025. The Book of the Conference proceedings is issued with ISBN in December, 2025. The selected papers are planned to enter a monograph proposal for evaluating and publishing by Springer.

• ICPATME 2025 (VII International Conference on Education and Technology):
  • Partnership: Announced in early 2025 in collaboration with Curtin University (Australia), focusing on AI and STEAM for more active learning.
  • Outputs: The ICPATME 2025 Abstract Book is published in December 2025.
  • Springer Monograph: The selected papers of APBM 2024 and APBM 2025 entered a monograph proposal titled as “Strategic Management in the Digital Age: Bridging Organizational Psychology, Ethics, and Technology in Business and Academia Across” Global Contexts. The proposal was submitted for evaluation and approval for publishing to Springer.

• APBM 2025 (VI International Conference on Applied Psychology and Business Management):
  • Strategic Focus: Investigated “Rational and Emotional in Buying Decisions” and the “Human-AI Symbiosis” in organizational settings.
  • Review: Post-conference reflections titled “Bridging Continents and Disciplines” highlighted its role in providing evidence-based approaches to global business challenges.
  • Outputs: The APBM 2025 Abstract Book is published in December 2025.
  • Springer Monograph: The selected papers of APBM 2024 and APBM 2025 entered a monograph proposal titled as “Strategic Management in the Digital Age: Bridging Organizational Psychology, Ethics, and Technology in Business and Academia Across” Global Contexts. The proposal was submitted for evaluation and approval for publishing to Springer.

2. Strategic Partnerships & Global Outreach

IATELS significantly broadened its institutional footprint through formal agreements and high-impact visits:

• Ukrainian Resilience: * New agreements were signed with leading universities and research institutions of Ukraine. Among them is Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University, Kyiv National Economic University, Odessa Polytechnic National University and others. The agreements focus on collaboration in education and research.
• The “Pakistan-Ukraine-Türkiye” Bridge: * Beyond formal sessions, 2025 saw the Communication Studio IATELS Online Sessions,” a deeply personal intercultural platform for intercultural dialogue and learning. It was noted for fostering empathy between Ukrainian and Pakistani educators.

3. Business Innovation & Professional Development

2025 marked IATELS’ transition into a vetting and networking platform for the corporate sector:

• IBIF (IATELS Business Innovation Forum): Launched in October 2025, this forum serves as a gateway for “High League Business,” offering quarterly strategy briefings and a vetted international network for global leaders.
• Multilingual Certification: * IATELS expanded its certification board, issuing professional certificates in English, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic.
• “Speak Up Internationally”: A dedicated training series designed to build English communicative confidence among students and global professionals with the participants from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine) was highly featured in 2025.
• “Communicative Studio: Boost Your English for Professional Growth and Education”: The Communicative Studio was launched as a dynamic IATELS initiative designed to transform theoretical language knowledge into high-level professional confidence. Rather than focusing solely on traditional grammar, the program emphasizes strategic communication and intercultural intelligence, empowering participants to navigate international business and academic environments with authority.

4. Publication & Research Outputs

IATELS maintained a rigorous publication pipeline, ensuring that conference research reached indexed databases:

• Springer Monographs: High-quality full papers from 2025 sessions are currently being reviewed for inclusion in the monograph projects on Education and AI, Language Teaching with New Tools and Techniques.
• Proceedings: The APBM 2024 Conference Proceedings were officially released in May 2025, appearing on platforms like ResearchGate and academic repositories.

Summary of 2025 Philosophy

The prevailing sentiment across all 2025—from board announcements to participant reviews—is that IATELS has evolved from a traditional academic association into a “meeting point.”

As noted by participants, it is a space where communication is “thoughtfully lived” and where the IATELS leaders provide academic and organisational support, individual feedback, and move beyond the sterile formality of typical global summits to personalised environment for development, intercultural dialogue, collaboration, innovation and, consequently, professional growth of all the participants.

Acknowledgement

In light of the activities throughout 2025, the “Heart of IATELS” has been composed of a diverse group of visionary leaders, dedicated academics, and regional ambassadors who have transformed the association from a research network into a vibrant international community.

IATELS would like to express their gratitude and high appreciation to the most engaged contributors:

1. The Visionary Core

• Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret (Türkiye): As the IATELS Committee Chair, she is the central architect of the association’s growth. Her engagement goes beyond administration; she is the primary mentor for the “Communicative Studio” and the driving force behind the cultural bridges built between Ukraine, Pakistan, and India in 2025.
• Prof. Dr. Piet Kommers (Netherlands): A permanent scientific pillar of IATELS. His consistent presence as a keynote speaker and advisor on AI and Cognitive Achievement provides the high-level academic rigor that defines IATELS conferences.

2. Academic & Strategic Pillars

• Dr. Tomayess Issa (Australia): Serving as the APBM 2025 Conference Chair, she has been instrumental in aligning IATELS with global sustainability goals. Her leadership at Curtin University makes her the association’s most active link to the Australian academic sector.
• Dr. Theodora Issa (Australia): A frequent and deeply engaged researcher whose work on Ethical Mindsets and corporate responsibility provides the ethical compass for the association’s business tracks.
• Peter McCann (Uzbekistan/Canada): His engagement in training the next generation of university managers has been a highlight of 2025, particularly in expanding IATELS’ influence into Central Asia.

3. Regional Ambassadors & Institutional Leaders

• Prof. Dr. Anuradha Parasar (India): As the Dean at Galgotias University, she has been the most engaged partner in the South Asian region, hosting key sessions and fostering the Indo-Turkish academic exchange.
• Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi (Pakistan): His participation as a keynote speaker and representative of UMT has solidified the Pakistani academic community’s role as a cornerstone of IATELS activities.
• Dr. Nadia Anwar has been a pivotal force in driving regional academic engagement, providing essential institutional leadership to strengthen the research and collaborative ties between Pakistan and the international IATELS network.
• Prof. Dr. Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska (Poland): A long-standing expert in e-learning and technology who continues to bridge the association with European educational standards.

4. Emerging Voices & “Active Dialogue” Contributors

These individuals have been particularly engaged in the Intercultural Online Sessions and specific research tracks:

• Tayyaba Anwar (Pakistan): Highlighted for her groundbreaking work on Sign Language and inclusive communication.
• Dr. Muhammad Latif (Pakistan): For his critical examination of moral education and curriculum development.
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Joseph Anthony Narciso Z. Tiangco (Taiwan): A leader in the AI-mediated language teaching track.
• Anna Fedchenko & Fedir Santashov (Ukraine): Recognized for their resilience and active leadership in the “Speak Up Internationally” projects during 2025.

Conclusion: A Year of Transformation and Transcontinental Synergy

The year 2025 stands as a definitive turning point in the history of IATELS. By transcending the boundaries of a traditional academic association, IATELS has successfully cultivated a global “meeting point” where the rigorous pursuit of knowledge is inseparable from the values of “Intellectual Warmth” and intercultural empathy.

The Synthesis of Technology and Humanity

The achievements of 2025—ranging from the high-impact ICLTE, ICPATME, and APBM conferences to the landmark monograph proposals submitted to Springer—demonstrate a sophisticated synthesis of disciplines. IATELS has proven that the “Digital Age” does not require a move toward sterile automation; rather, it demands a human-centric approach where Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Psychology, and Language Studies intersect to foster professional and personal growth.

A Legacy of Resilience and Connection

Perhaps the most enduring legacy of this year is the resilience and solidarity displayed through strategic partnerships. Whether through the support of Ukrainian academic institutions during times of crisis or the creation of the “Pakistan-Ukraine-Türkiye” bridge, IATELS has demonstrated that academic collaboration is a powerful tool for global peace and mutual understanding. The success of initiatives like the Communicative Studio and “Speak Up Internationally” further underscores a commitment to empowering the individual within the global professional collective.

Looking Toward the Future

As we look beyond 2025, the foundations laid by our Visionary Core and Strategic Pillars provide a clear roadmap for the future. With the anticipated publication of the Springer monographs and the continued expansion of the IATELS Business Innovation Forum (IBIF), the Association is poised to lead the dialogue on Sustainable Leadership and Ethical Technology for years to come.

IATELS remains more than an association; it is a thriving, diverse community where communication is not merely practiced, but thoughtfully lived.

We enter 2026 with a renewed commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and the profound human connections that drive global excellence.