The annual OER Conference is a key event that brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, and advocates across the open education community. Held each year, the conference provides a space for sharing research, practical experiences, and innovative approaches to open education. Through presentations, workshops, and discussions, participants explore how openly licensed learning materials can improve access to education, support collaboration, and enhance teaching and learning practices across all education and training settings. The event encourages the growth of a global community committed to making education more open, accessible, and equitable.
Why the OER Conference Matters
The conference plays a central role in shaping the national and international open education landscape by:
- Showcasing innovation in the creation, reuse, and adaptation of OER
- Building community across all education and training settings
- Exploring policy, ethics, and equity in relation to openness and emerging technologies
- Amplifying international perspectives and connecting UK practice with global open education initiatives
- Strengthening professional practice across sectors, including contributions that support CMALT pathways
How It Connects to ALT’s Mission
The OER Conference aligns closely with ALT’s commitment to advancing professional practice in digital learning and learning technology. It provides a platform for:
- Sharing evidence‑based approaches to openness
- Supporting the development of open policy
- Encouraging critical engagement with technology in education
- Strengthening networks that sustain open practice throughout the year
OER26 - Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision
Under the theme Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision, the conference will explore how the ethos and values of open education can be sustained and reinterpreted in a rapidly shifting educational landscape. The event highlights the enduring commitments that have shaped open education access, equity, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge as a public good, while inviting delegates to reimagine how these commitments are enacted today.
Join us on 22-23 June in Milton Keynes at The Open University.
Previous conferences
You can also explore material from our previous OER conferences or view recordings on the ALT YouTube Channel.