As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect moment to start planning your year ahead. ALT has a varied programme of events, and this overview offers a sense of what the year will hold. Explore the opportunities, conversations, and community moments that will shape the months to come.
Our events plan brings together a balanced mix of in-person and online activity designed to support engagement, learning, and collaboration across our community. We are focused on accessibility and relevance for our events, ensuringthey deliver value throughout the year. This approach also allows us to respond to emerging priorities while maintaining a clear and coherent programme.
What to look forward to
- ALTC25 Revisited, Another chance to look at key ideas and discussions from the 2025 conference to support ongoing learning and collaboration.
- The Open Education Conference, OER26, is planned for June and will be developed as a truly international event, once again gathering together our strong open access community, broadening participation and perspectives from around the world.
- The ALT Annual Conference, ALTC26, the biggest gathering of our membership community, is planned for October and will bring together innovation, best practice and ideas from across the sector.
- An online autumn conference, providing a focused opportunity to explore the latest trends, practical applications, and future direction.
- A series of smaller online workshops and events on hot topics, delivered throughout the year.
- Monthly CPD webinars, offering regular opportunities for professional development.
- Member and Special Interest Group events, creating spaces for community‑led discussion and collaboration.
- CMALT workshops and webinars will kick off with assessor workshops in January, with a second CMALT Week planned for 2026.
- AmplifyFE events support the FE and skills community with opportunities to connect, share practice, and collaborate.
Get Involved
Throughout the year, our events, discussions, and activities are shaped by the ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm of members across the community. There are many ways to play an active part, from attending and delivering papers at conferences, hosting workshops and volunteering to present CPD webinars, to joining a committee, contributing to a Special Interest Group, or supporting activities throughout the year. Your involvement helps drive the direction of our programme of events.
If you’d like to help shape what happens next, the call to get involved is the best place to get started and is open until 23 February. You can also explore upcoming events and stay up to date with new announcements on the ALT events calendar, with more dates added regularly.