The deadline for submitting proposals to the highly anticipated OER25 Conference is fast approaching and the submission window will close on 22 April 2025. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to this important conversation around Open Education and AI in the Age of Populism.
Our call for Committee Members for the 2025 Open Education Conference is open. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the programme and contribute to the success of the event. Being on the conference committee is a significant professional development opportunity, as well as evidence of ongoing development, which can contribute to CMALT, AdvanceHE Fellowship applications, and other certifications.
The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) is issuing a reminder that the Call for Proposals for OER26 closes on Monday, 13 April at midnight. The conference, taking place at The Open University, UK, from 22–23 June 2026 in Milton Keynes will explore the theme “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.”
OER26 brings together leading voices who will help shape this year’s theme, “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.” The keynote speakers featured on this page will offer perspectives that challenge assumptions, spark new conversations, and explore how openness continues to evolve across education, technology, and community practice.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Robert Farrow and Dr Beck Pitt will serve as co‑chairs for OER26. Both are long‑standing contributors to the global open education community and bring extensive experience, leadership, and insight to this year’s conference.
The Open Education Conference for 2026 will take place at The Open University in Milton Keynes on 22-23 June 2026.
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Sustaining the Ethos and Values of Open in a Changing Landscape
The Open Education Conference for 2026 will officially take place at The Open University in Milton Keynes on 22-23 June 2026, bringing together the global open education community for two days of dialogue, reflection, and renewed vision.
Sustaining the ethos and values of open in a changing landscape
We are extending the deadline for expressions of interest by two weeks until Monday, 9 March, to ensure that all Members who wish to contribute have the opportunity to do so. If you have not yet submitted your interest, we encourage you to take this additional time to put yourself forward - Submit an expression of interest here.