National Chinese Language Conference 2024
Mandarin Education in a Transformative Era
Mark your calendars for the 2024 National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC):
- May 2: Explore how technology is reshaping language education landscapes, discuss diverse trending topics with fellow educators, and connect with peers in and outside the language field to gain strength and build a future of thriving world language programs.
- May 3: Visit innovative and accomplished Chinese language programs in the greater Bay Area, featuring a variety of schools and PK-12 program models. Don’t miss this unique chance to take a look inside success! Spots are limited; sign up early to secure your preference.
The NCLC provides a high-profile platform for sharing new ideas and best practices in the fields of Chinese language teaching and learning, arts and culture, and international exchange. Since its inception in 2008, the conference has attracted nearly 18,000 attendees from the United States and around the globe. Whether you are a returning participant or new to our community, we warmly invite you to be a part of this enriching experience at NCLC 2024.
Agenda & Speakers
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9:00-9:30 am | Registration and Expo
Light breakfast and coffee/tea will be provided at the Expo area
11:50 am -12:15 pm | Lunch
Working lunch will be provided
12:45–1:15 pm | Expo & Networking
Sponsorship
The National Chinese Language Conference would like to thank all our sponsors for helping make it possible to hold it in Silicon Valley and online!
Check out the teaching and learning tools and resources, businesses, and more to support your world language learners!
JADE SPONSORS
Chinese Plus is an internationally recognized Chinese language education digital platform, featuring one-stop service of teaching, learning, testing, research and evaluation.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
LingoAce is a global education technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Center for Bridging Cultures is a nonprofit, apolitical, non-governmental organization that builds bridges between cultures to offer life-changing experiences through study travel programs and online Chinese language learning resources.
Bank of China USA, established in 1912, is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions.
China Southern Airlines, a leading carrier bridging North America and China, offers four weekly flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Discover Guangzhou's rich culture and vibrant atmosphere. Choose China Southern for your journey of exploration and comfort.
GOLD SPONSORS
Avant Assessment delivers the Avant STAMP language assessment in more than 45 languages with comprehensive reports that provide actionable data for test takers and administrators.
Better Chinese Inc. is a leading publisher of Mandarin curricula for students from pre-K to college. Our materials have been officially adopted by nine states in the U.S. and used in 1400+ schools worldwide.
China Book: Established in 1960, headquartered in South San Francisco, China Books leads in publishing, distribution, and import/export of China-related books. We offer comprehensive educational resources for Chinese language educators and learners, ensuring quality and reliability.
Hiba Academy Bay Area provides a transformative bilingual education that nurtures both academic and personal growth. Our curriculum fosters a passion for learning, deepens cultural understanding, and inspires children to be the change they wish to see in the world.
Harvest Global Education Inc. is dedicated to promoting cutural communication and Chinese language for American students. Our programs include Chinese cutural exchange trip, Taiwan cutural exchange camp, Chinese courses, a youth international & domestic exchange program, sending Chinese students to the USA for major training and so on.
Level Learning is a skills-based, data-driven, differentiated teaching and learning platform for Chinese, English and Spanish.
Real Asia: Since 2005, our mission has been to provide our clients with the most educational and engaging Asia travel experience.
Sing In Chinese: Established in 2014, Sing In Chinese is a leading provider of Chinese language Programs to children with its propriatary tone-accurate songs, using a Patent Pending teaching method. Songs written with original melodies that parallel the natural tones of Chinese in complete useful phrases shortens time normally required for language acquisition.
Vista Higher Learning: Where will world languages take you? Today's students are preparing for a world where inter-cultural communication is a necessary part of everyday life. At Vista Higher Learning, we develop innovative digital and print solutions to connect the world through language and culture.
School Visit
Venue & Hotel
Register Now
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT! Limited virtual tickets are available by April 26.
Conference Info
Date and Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Pacific Time on Thursday, May 2
Location: Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Contact <[email protected]> should you have any questions.