Speaker Resources

This page contains all the information that #OpenEd26 speakers need to prepare for a great presentation. Contact contact@openeducationconference.org for support.

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IMPORTANT DATES

  • August 31: Speaker Registration Deadline. All in-person speakers and the primary contact for all virtual and pre-recorded sessions should be registered by this date. Contact us with questions.

  • October 1: Lightning Talk Deadline. All lightning talk presenters must submit their pre-recorded lightning talk video by this date.

  • October 27-29: Conference. We look forward to seeing you there!

Live Sessions

All live sessions (panels, full presentations and short presentations) will be presented virtually. We encourage you to consider interactivity and accessibility when preparing your session to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

What to Expect: Live Sessions

  • The Zoom link to your session will be sent to the lead presenter’s email on Monday October 26th and again the morning of your presentation. The Zoom link will also be accessible to logged-in speakers and attendees from your session page in Sched.

  • Your session will be held on Zoom. Plan to have all speakers log into your session using the Zoom link 10 minutes before start time.

  • A conference volunteer serving as session host will admit you to the Zoom room and help you test your audio, video, and screen sharing capabilities before admitting attendees.

  • The host will begin the session with a brief statement then start the recording. The host does not introduce you. Once the recording is on, you should introduce yourself and begin the session.

  • The host will timekeep during your session. Your allotted session time above is the total time for the session, so you should leave at least 5 minutes of that time for questions.

  • The host will make sure the session ends on time. Once the recording is off, you may stay behind in the Zoom room briefly to informally address any remaining questions.

  • All virtual sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees (unless you have requested and been approved for an exception). Most recordings are published in Sched by the next day. Recordings are openly released a few months after the conference. Any recordings will be shared under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) unless otherwise arranged in advance.

Lightning Talks

Lightning talks are recorded in advance and submitted to the conference by October 1. See the Pre-Recorded Session Guide for full details on how to prepare and submit your lightning talk.

  • Lightning talks are short, pre-recorded videos that offer a quick take on a story, case study, idea, or technique.

  • Lightning talk videos must be submitted by October 1, 2025.

  • Videos must not exceed 10 minutes (exactly), and this time limit will be strictly enforced.

  • Videos will be made available for on-demand viewing throughout the conference and published on the conference’s YouTube channel under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License, unless alternative arrangements are made in advance.

  • Presenters are encouraged to interpret the format either traditionally or creatively—you may record a talk or edit together a more stylized video.

  • We encourage you to consider interactivity and accessibility when preparing your session to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants. Please visit our Speaker Resources page for guidance.

  • All videos must include English captions for accessibility.

Submission Deadline: OCTOBER 1

Video Submission Form

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS

Posters are presented in-person at the conference in Denver, CO during a dedicated session. Presenters will submit a virtual copy of the poster by October 10 and bring a physical copy to the conference.

  • All poster presenters must also submit a virtual copy of their poster by October 10, 2025 for inclusion in the online program. Further instructions and upload details will be provided.

  • Physical posters should measure between 24" x 36" (minimum) and 36" x 48" (maximum). Any dimensions within this range are acceptable.

  • The preferred layout is landscape, and the recommended material is foam board.

  • An easel will be provided for display.

  • Please design your poster to be visually engaging, informative, and accessible to a broad audience.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 10

Send your virtual poster to contact@openeducationconference.org. Bring your physical poster when you arrive to the conference.