Announcing OpenEd26 Pre-conference Sessions
Conference organizers are excited to share that OpenEd26 will feature four pre-conference sessions on Monday, October 26th before the main fully-virtual conference takes place from October 27-29. These sessions are designed to allow participants to dig deeper into specific topics, priming them for the full OpenEd26 program ahead!
Preconference sessions are available to all registered OpenEd26 attendees and don’t require any additional registration or cost. Topics include:
Community Building with OpenCon
Monday, October 26th at 11:00am EDT
This session will have attendees reflect on the themes of OpenEd26, make new connections, and participate in a global community of open advocates by facilitating meaningful conversations in virtual groups.
National Priorities with the Open Education Association
Monday, October 26th at 1:00pm EDT
This fall, the Open Education Association in collaboration with organizations and communities across the field is coordinating a process to develop national advocacy priorities for open education. This session invites attendees to explore the ideas and insights gathered throughout the fall and give input ahead of the Open Education National Summit, which takes place two weeks after OpenEd26 on November 10-12. The session is focused on the U.S. context but all attendees are welcome.
What Makes Open Education Work in K-12? (GoOpen National Network and ISKME)
Monday, October 26th at 3:00pm EDT
This session explores how policy, infrastructure, leadership, and educator engagement can drive K-12 open education across states and districts, and how bridging the gap between K-12 and higher education can build a stronger connected learning ecosystem for all.
Monday, October 26th at 5:00pm EDT
This session is primarily targeted to those new to the field of open education, but is open to all attendees. Participants will leave this session with a fundamental understanding of core open education concepts and a solid grasp of terminology to serve them well as they dive into discussions with peers at the 2026 Open Education Conference.
We hope you’ll join us for these engaging sessions. If you’re not yet registered for OpenEd26, there’s still time to secure your spot! For more information about the conference, check out our full FAQ. Email contact@openeducationconference.org with any additional questions.
