Abstract:
The LAMSIG Biennial Conference 2025 will be held face-to-face on 15 November 2025 at Acıbadem University, bringing together professionals passionate about leadership and management in education. In preparation for this event, LAMSIG conducted a needs analysis questionnaire among its members and the wider professional community. The results highlighted two key themes of current relevance and interest: Change Management and Digital Leadership. The conference will revolve around these themes, featuring two guest speakers who will share their expertise, experiences, and practical strategies for leading effectively in times of change and digital transformation.
This event is open to school managers, academic leaders, and anyone interested in leadership and management in educational contexts. It promises a day of rich discussion, professional networking, and inspiration for those seeking to enhance their leadership impact in evolving educational environments.
Presenters:
Nergis Uyan
Nergis Uyan graduated from the Middle East Technical University’s Foreign Language Education Department in 1995 and received her MA in Management in Education from Bilkent University in 2005. She completed her DTEFLA from the University of Cambridge in 1999 and also received her ADEM (Advanced Diploma in English
Language Teaching Management) in 2001. She worked in several positions at Bilkent University School of
English Language (BUSEL) including English Language Instructor, Head of Teaching Unit, Teacher Development Coordinator, Teacher Trainer and Member of the BUSEL Directorate from September 1995 to February 2010. She has also been working as a CELTA Trainer since 2007. She has been working as the director of Özyegin University School of Languages (ScOLa) since February 2010. She also served on the Eaquals Board as a trustee for two terms and as a co-author of the Eaquals Academic Manager Competency Framework (2021).
Koray Tunç
Koray Tunç is the director of the Foreign Languages Department at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University. From 2015 to 2019, he coordinated educational technologies in the English Preparatory Program. He holds Bachelors and Masters degree in English Literature and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the same program at Yeditepe University. Having a strong background in educational technologies, management, quality assurance, and artificial
intelligence, Koray has been delivering staff induction programs and teacher/manager training courses with a special focus on integrating technology and AI into language teaching and school operations.
Event Program:
10.00 - 11.00: Session 1 - Change Management - Nergis UYAN
11.00 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 12.30 Session 2 - Digital Leadership - Koray TUNÇ
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch Break
13.30 - 14.45 Follow-up Workshop: Managing a Digital Change
14.45 - 15.00 Q&A and Closure
15.00 - 16.00 LAMSIG AGM (Hybrid, Lamsig Members only)
Registration fee:
● TESOL Türkiye LAMSIG members: 0 ₺
● TESOL Türkiye members: 200 ₺
● Non-TESOL Türkiye participants: 400 ₺
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Registration deadline: November 10, 2025 (Monday)