Introducing the OpenEd25 Conference Buddy Program
The Open Education Conference is excited to launch a brand-new pilot for this year’s conference: the OpenEd Conference Buddy Program! Applications are now open to OpenEd25 attendees, with options for both in-person and virtual participation. Deadline to Apply is September 12th.
About the Program:
The Open Education Conference Buddy Program is a networking pilot designed to enhance the conference experience by fostering meaningful connections between attendees before, during, and after the event. Whether you're attending in-person in Denver, CO or virtually, this structured yet flexible program pairs attendees with fellow participants to facilitate knowledge sharing, mentorship, collaboration and professional relationship building.
Who Should Apply?
This program is open to all OpenEd25 conference attendees (both in-person and virtual) and is particularly valuable for:
New attendees seeking to build their professional network in open education
Returning participants looking to deepen existing connections
Anyone interested in mentorship opportunities (both as mentors and mentees)
Virtual attendees wanting to engage more meaningfully with the conference community
NOTE: Buddy “matches” will be made depending on enrollment numbers, and therefore application for the Buddy Program does not guarantee participation.
How It Works:
Apply for the program by September 12th. The information you provide in the application process will be used to match participants in pairs (i.e. Buddies). Once pairings are made, buddy pairs will receive an introductory email and are encouraged to schedule a brief 15-30 minute virtual meet-up before the conference to get acquainted.
Throughout the conference, mentors are expected to support their buddy throughout their conference experience. Both participants are also encouraged to help with networking and other conference activities.
After the conference, pairs will schedule a final virtual meeting to reflect on their experience, share key learnings, and discuss actionable takeaways from the event.
Questions? Contact us at contact@openeducationconference.org.
