Open edX 2020 Conference: Shaping the future of education together

January 30, 2020 | By

We’re preparing for the annual Open edX Conference, taking place May 19 – 22 in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted by the Nova School of Business & Economics and FCT. We’re looking forward to bringing together the industry’s leading organizations and some of the world’s most renowned speakers. 

This year’s conference will focus on shaping the future of education together. We’ll explore the future of work and how we can leverage open technology to solve the challenges of upskilling, reskilling and delivering life-long learning. 

Through workshops, breakout sessions and lightning talks, attendees will:

  • Hear about innovative uses of technology in higher education, inside corporations and across nations
  • Learn about advancements in instructional design and course production
  • Learn about methods for operating, extending and enhancing the Open edX platform

Interested in speaking at the conference? Our Call for proposals is open. Submit before the February 19 deadline.  

Early bird registration is now open. Register today and save! Please be aware that May is tourist season in Portugal so hotel rooms will get booked quickly. If you’re thinking about joining us, make your reservations soon to assure you get the accommodations you want. 

Interested in getting in front of the world’s leading minds in online learning? Check out sponsorship opportunities.

We’re looking forward to another great event! Check out this blog in the near future for more information, including keynote speakers!

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