Facilitators

Feruz Akbarov

Mr. Feruz Akbarov is an award-winning, globally recognized ELT professional from Central Asia with over 16 years of teaching experience. He holds an MA in English from the University of Pune, India, and has received multiple prestigious awards both domestically and internationally, including being named “The Best TESOL Teacher of the Year 2014” in China. He is the founder of ETA Uzbekistan, an internationally recognized English Teachers’ Network. He has presented extensively on global platforms for international organizations across the USA, Mexico, Panama, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Nepal, Türkiye, China, and Uzbekistan. His book, The Art of Teaching: Let Your Teaching Voice Be Heard, was published in the USA in May 2025 and is available on Amazon.

Mr. Feruz Akbarov

Session Details

Educator Strand

Synopsis- This session explores the integration of emotional intelligence (EI) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance speaking skills in ELT classrooms. Discover innovative AI-driven tools that foster confidence, fluency, and authentic communication while leveraging EI to create meaningful, personalized learning experiences that empower learners to speak with ease.