Open Education Week

Stronger Together: The Network of Open Organizations
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Paris) | Concord, United States, Concord, MA, United States
The Network of Open Organizations is a global alliance of diverse institutions and leaders committed to expanding open education and access to knowledge worldwide. Launched in 2019 and coordinated by Open Education Global, the Network brings together educational institutions, NGOs, inter-governmental bodies, and other open advocates to collaborate on shared goals, including supporting the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Educational Resources (OER) and advancing broader open education initiatives worldwide. By fostering ongoing dialogue, mutual support, and coordinated action, the Network helps amplify collective efforts, share best practices, and align global, regional, and local strategies for openness in education and beyond.
At its core, the Network serves as a learning and collaboration hub—a space where members exchange insights, and also seek to co-develop initiatives, and engage with complex challenges that no single organisation could address alone.
The Network of Open Organizations meets online on the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for the session during Open Education Week on Tuesday, 3 March from 5:30 pm until 6:30 Paris time to engage with selected representatives of the Network of Open Organizations members, learn about the network activities and future intentions and information on how to join.

Open Education Solutions for Complex Times
2026-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Regina) | Regina, Canada, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Join the University of Regina for this special Open Education Week presentation, “Open Education Solutions for Complex Times” with Anne-Marie Scott, Vice President of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Vancouver, BC.
Abstract: Post-secondary institutions across Canada are facing a complex and uncertain future as they rapidly adjust to economic scarcity, and it is clear that business-as-usual operating models will not support us to meet the challenges ahead. Compounding this is a tendency towards historical amnesia and constant reinvention; often the answers we need are already out there waiting to be discovered. The Commonwealth of Learning has a long history of working in contexts where complexity and uncertainty are the norm and has successfully used open education as an effective innovation toolkit. Drawing on examples, this talk will outline the ways in which various elements of the open education ecosystem could be used to meet some of these big challenges in Canada head-on, and (I hope) provide some inspiration to keep us moving forward.
Presenter bio: Anne-Marie Scott is the Vice President of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Vancouver, Canada where she supports COL’s mission and work in open learning for sustainable development across fifty-six countries. She is an internationally recognized expert in digital, online, and open education, with leadership experience across higher education and the non-profit sector. She previously served as Deputy Provost of Athabasca University in Canada, and before that spent nearly two decades at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. She serves on the Board of the Open Source Initiative and continues to teach in the Masters in Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University in Canada.

Atelier | Fresque de l’Éducation ouverte
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Nantes, France, Nantes, France
La Fabrique REL de Nantes Université et la Chaire Unesco RELIA ont créé la 1ère fresque de l’Éducation ouverte. Au cours de cet atelier collaboratif, à partir de cartes, de quizz et d’échanges guidés, identifiez des situations concrètes où l’Éducation ouverte et les Ressources éducatives libres entrent en jeu. Et reliez les bonnes pratiques à ces cas d’usage pour pouvoir, vous aussi, agir dans votre environnement.

Be the change you want to see: Applications of Seamless learning. Research projects from the International Research Network for Innovative Sustainable and Seamless Education (IRN-ISSE)
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Lund, Sweden, Lund, Sweden
The International Research Network for Innovative Sustainable and Seamless Education (IRN-ISSE) is a global research partnership that began at mLearn 2018 at Concordia University in Chicago. The vision of IRN-ISSE is to build an international community of practice, inviting researchers and specialists to collaborate for the greater good, with a specific focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” The mission of IRN-ISSE is to study, support, inform, share, and implement research globally to improve access to and quality of education worldwide. The goal is to stand together and learn with and from each other, striving to remain at the forefront of innovative, sustainable, and seamless educational practice
The community has a global reach, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and India. The partnership is working on several initiatives, such as:

The Seamless Learning Experience Design Model, which identifies five themes relevant to designing a seamless learning experience: 1) seamless learning concepts, 2) positive concepts, 3) practical concepts, 4) human concepts, and 5) design concepts. Based on these five concepts, a Seamless Learning Experience Design (SLED) framework was developed.
Research and ongoing work include the “Be the change to see the change” (this was the theme for interviews and larger podcasts) initiative, and on-demand, driven learning.

What you can expect:
During this webinar, you will meet some of the partners in IRN-ISSE. You will hear about their research and ongoing initiatives. You will have the opportunity to discuss with the team and the audience the interesting changes in education, including those brought about by the AI era. You will also learn how you can become involved in the IRN-ISSE partnership.

Speakers:

Helga Hambrock. Dr. S Africa, Co-ordinator
Ebba Ossiannilsson, Prof. Dr. Sweden
Ioana Andrea Stefan, Dr. Romania
Karen Ferreira Meyers, Prof. Dr. Eswatini

… even more members from IRN ISSE

Contact: Ebba Ossiannilsson, Prof. Dr. Sweden
Ebba.Ossiannilsson@gmail.com
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/32914498970710?p=EBrRzeuucxkYlwaZtL
Meeting ID: 329 144 989 707 10
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Education as Anti-Fascism: Building Democratic Resilience
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Quebec
Across the globe, higher education is facing growing authoritarian, exclusionary, and anti-democratic tendencies, not only in politics, but also in digital infrastructures, platform economies, and dominant narratives about technology and innovation. At the same time, Open Education is often framed primarily as a technical or economic solution, i.e., more efficient content production, wider access, lower costs.
In this session, we will discuss how openness can function as a form of democratic resilience in times of polarization and techno-fascism.

OpenEd25 Keynote Rewatch: Dr. Kim Hunter Reed
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Washington, D.C., United States, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
The Open Education Association invites you to a virtual rewatch of Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed’s keynote from the 2025 Open Education Conference. Entitled New Horizons: Opening Doors and Transforming Lives Through Higher Ed in Louisiana, this inspiring talk explores how to pave the way toward more affordable and accessible higher education through bold policy, open innovation, and strategic investments in resources, partnerships, and programs that prioritize student success.
All are welcome to attend this virtual “rewatch party,” which will feature a livestream of the keynote and live chat in Zoom. After the recording, attendees are welcome to stay for an optional discussion.

Open Education Talks- Strategies for Supporting Students in Open Education
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Calgary, Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada
Open Education Talks is a series of 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters about facets of open education. These talks aim to create an accessible, virtual space for conversations about open education. We welcome proposals from educators, students, administrators, librarians, instructional designers, and all other roles related to the design, delivery, and evaluation of open education in post-secondary institutions. We encourage student-led or partnered talks that showcase the critical role of student leadership and student-educator collaborations in open education. To register for these Zoom sessions, visit: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuuhqjsiE9xwLFkoS4uK-KLd0bwXMbkC
Strategies for Supporting Students in Open Education

OE Talks History and Context – Brianna Calomino and Sarah Adams (University of Calgary, OE Talks Co-chairs)
Student OER for Inclusive Poster Design – Jamie Drozda & Melanie Latham (Thompson Rivers University – British Columbia, Canada)
Crafting Magic, Conjuring Open Practices – Neil Mulholland (University of Edinburgh – Scotland)
From Static to Dynamic: Collaborative Student/Faculty Approach to Interactive OER – Veronique Van Lierde & Yasser Lemghari (Al Akhaw ayn University in Ifrane – Morocco)
BC Institutional Capacity to Support Open Educational Practices – Josie Gray (BCcampus – British Columbia, Canada)

Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education
2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Austin, United States, Austin, TX, United States
Join author Barbara Illowsky, Ph.D., editor Judith Sebesta, Ph.D., and contributor James Glapa-Grossklag for an exclusive webinar launching their new volume, Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education.
Published in Pressbooks under the auspices of College of the Canyons, which serves as the Technical Assistance Provider for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Zero Textbook Cost Degree Grant Program, this powerful OER chronicles the California origins, evolution, and future impact of OER and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) programs through the words of visionary leaders who made it happen.
Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the strategic foundations, key partnerships, and transformative vision that propelled a grassroots effort into systemic transformation of the U.S.’s largest system of higher education and has inspired open educators across the globe.
The volume includes interviews with the following trailblazers, all based in California:

Cathy Casserly
Una Daly
James Glapa-Grossklag
Gerry Hanley
Barbara Illowsky
Martha Kanter
Gary K. Michelson
Lisa Petrides
Hal Plotkin

Whether you are an educator, policymaker, administrator, or philanthropist, discover the critical factors that led to California’s historic investment in ZTC pathways and the enduring power of collective action in making knowledge a public good.

OER Inshallah... From Local Success to National Impact
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy
Celebrate Open Education Week 2026 by joining a high-level dialogue on transforming OER from isolated campus initiatives into a resilient national infrastructure across the Arabic-speaking world.
This webinar moves beyond “pilot projects” to tackle the strategic shift toward system-level adoption, exploring how open resources serve as a vital lifeline for learning continuity during times of crisis and prolonged instability. We invite higher education leaders, vocational trainers, and educators to engage with our expert panelists in a bilingual (English/Arabic) debate designed to bridge the gap between local success and nationwide impact. Whether you are sharing a frontline experience or seeking a roadmap for institutional change, join us to help shape a future where open, accessible education is the standard, not the exception, for every learner in the MENA region.
The discussion will be initiated by invited panelists, and contributions from participants who wish to share experiences or reflections are warmly welcomed.
Panelists:

Saida Affouneh, An-Najah National University, Palestine – OE Individual Award Winner 2025
Fawzi Baroud, Notre Dame University – Louaize, Lebanon – UNESCO Chair in OER for Access and Success
Khalid Berrada, Director of Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Morocco – ICESCO Chair on Open Education
Lilia Cheniti, Sousse University, Tunisia, UNESCO Chair Open Education: Intelligent, Innovative and Inclusive
Omar Jomah, Director of the E-learning center, The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies, Libya
Gihan Osman, Instructional Design & Online Technology, Egypt
Wissam Tawileh, Head of Online Education Research and Development, Qatar University

Facilitators:

Fabio Nascimbeni, ETF – European Training Foundation
Cristina Stefanelli, UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union

Who should attend: Higher Education managers, educators and practitioners, VET trainers, OER enthusiasts of any nationality with an interest in Arabic OER in the MENA region.
Language(s): English and Arabic. Machine translation captions will be available.
من النجاح المحلي إلى التأثير الوطني! (Arabic)
OER Inshallah flyer (English)

Explorando os Futuros da Educação Aberta
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
Com vista a assinalar, em Portugal, a edição de 2026 da Open Education Week (OEWeek 2026), o Laboratório de Educação a Distância e eLearning (LE@D) da Universidade Aberta (UAb) apresenta um evento online que visa debater os desafios que a Educação Aberta enfrenta atualmente, num contexto marcado pelo impacto da IA e outras tecnologias emergentes. Com o título «Explorando os Futuros da Educação Aberta», o programa conta com a participação da Professora Marisol Ramírez Montoya, do Instituto Tecnológico e de Estudos Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey), México, e do Professor Martin Ebner, da Universidade Tecnológica de Graz (TU Graz), Áustria, que partilharão as suas experiências e reflexões em torno deste tema.
A participação é livre de custos, mas implica inscrição prévia.

Innovación en el apoyo al aprendizaje: el portal de la producción docente y el soporte a la mejora de las asignaturas del campus virtual en la UPC
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain
Ponentes: Fran Máñez y Marta López Vivancos.
6 de marzo.
Horario: 12:00-13:00 h.

La actividad presentará la nueva versión del portal Aprèn, la plataforma que da visibilidad a la producción docente de los profesores de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), que se dará a conocer durante la OERWeek y que incorpora mejoras significativas orientadas a facilitar el depósito y acceso a recursos abiertos. Asimismo, se expondrá la experiencia de implantación de los llamados Puntos ATENEA en las bibliotecas, una iniciativa que pretende contribuir a la mejora de las asignaturas del campus virtual de la universidad (Moodle) desde la perspectiva del acompañamiento bibliotecario.

Open Education e Software Libero: convergenze e contaminazioni
2026-03-06 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Rome) | Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy
Italian version:
Open Education Italia organizza una discussione sul tema “Open Education e Software Libero: convergenze e contaminazioni” con l’aiuto di due esperti: Jonathan Poritz e Italo Vignoli.
Nella prima parte del webinar Jonathan Poritz, accademico alternativo da sempre attivo nel mondo Open, esplorerà i punti di contatto tra i movimenti Open Education e Software Libero e cercherà di trarre qualche lezione utile per promuovere approcci Open nei sistemi educativi, in Italia e oltre. Nella seconda parte, Italo Vignoli rifletterà su come l’utilizzo di software open come Libre Office possa rappresentare non solo una soluzione pratica a molti dei problemi tecnici e legali ai quali troppo spesso non si pensa, ma anche una presa di posizione che può contribuire a cambiare la mentalità di chi opera nella scuola e nell’università italiana.
Jonathan Poritz è stato per molti anni professore di matematica e informatica in diverse università degli Stati Uniti. Parallelamente, ha avuto un’altra carriera nell’informatica applicata, lavorando principalmente su intelligenza artificiale, crittologia e computazione quantistica, in diverse aziende e centri di ricerca. La condivisione aperta delle conoscenze è stata un aspetto importante di entrambe le carriere. Si è trasferito in Italia quattro anni fa e ora studia diritto dell’innovazione all’Università di Pisa, con la speranza di imparare a parlare in modo efficace a politici e funzionari italiani ed europei.
Italo Vignoli è l’unico italiano tra i fondatori del progetto LibreOffice, è portavoce del progetto a livello internazionale, e coordina le attività di media relations, marketing e comunicazione. Inoltre, è uno dei fondatori e Presidente Onorario di Associazione LibreItalia. Dal 2022 è Ambassador UNESCO di Software Heritage. Tra il 2016 e il 2022 è stato membro del board of directors di Open Source Initiative (OSI). Dal 2004 al 2010 ha partecipato al progetto OpenOffice. È socio di Italian Linux Society e Free Software Foundation Europe, e ha una Laurea in Lettere Moderne all’Università di Milano, dove ha insegnato Geografia Umana tra il 1978 e il 1982.
English version:
Open Education Italia is organising a discussion on the topic, featuring two experts: Jonathan Poritz and Italo Vignoli.
In the first part of the webinar, Jonathan Poritz – an alternative academic who has long been active in the Open world – will explore the points of contact between the Open Education and Free Software movements and will seek to draw some useful lessons for promoting Open approaches within education systems, in Italy and beyond. In the second part, Italo Vignoli will reflect on how the use of open software such as LibreOffice can represent not only a practical solution to many of the technical and legal issues that are too often overlooked, but also a clear stance that can help to change the mindset of those working in Italian schools and universities.
Jonathan Poritz was for many years a professor of mathematics and computer science at various universities in the United States. At the same time, he pursued a parallel career in applied computing, working primarily on artificial intelligence, cryptology and quantum computing in a range of companies and research centres. The open sharing of knowledge has been an important aspect of both careers. He moved to Italy four years ago and is now studying innovation law at the University of Pisa, hoping to learn how to speak effectively to Italian and European policymakers and public officials.
Italo Vignoli is the only Italian among the founders of the LibreOffice project. He serves as the project’s international spokesperson and coordinates media relations, marketing and communication activities. He is also one of the founders and Honorary President of the LibreItalia Association. Since 2022, he has been a UNESCO Ambassador for Software Heritage. Between 2016 and 2022, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Open Source Initiative (OSI). From 2004 to 2010, he took part in the OpenOffice project. He is a member of the Italian Linux Society and the Free Software Foundation Europe, and holds a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Milan, where he taught Human Geography from 1978 to 1982.

Utah Higher Education OER Summit
2026-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Salt Lake City, United States, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
A gathering of leaders and practitioners from Utah’s public and private higher education institutions to share best practices, brainstorm on solving key issues, and promoting OER and affordable learning materials (ALM).
See full details in agenda.

Open Education Talks- Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Calgary, Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada
Open Education Talks is a series of 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters about facets of open education. These talks aim to create an accessible, virtual space for conversations about open education. We welcome proposals from educators, students, administrators, librarians, instructional designers, and all other roles related to the design, delivery, and evaluation of open education in post-secondary institutions. We encourage student-led or partnered talks that showcase the critical role of student leadership and student-educator collaborations in open education. To register for these Zoom sessions, visit: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuuhqjsiE9xwLFkoS4uK-KLd0bwXMbkC
Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER

Beyond Openness: Transdisciplinary Collaboration as the Heart of Open Education in the Age of AI – Sandra Abegglen, Mohammadmadhi Zanjanian, Alexandra Poppendorf (University of Calgary – Alberta, Canada)
Building Trust Through AI Transparency in OERs – Amanda Grey and Karen Meijer (Kwantlen Polytechnic University – British Columbia, Canada)
Opterna: BCcampus Open GenAI Project – Elizabeth A. Childs (Royal Roads University – British Columbia, Canada), Robynne Devine, and Harper Friedman (BCcampus – British Columbia, Canada)
Thinking Outside the Box! Creating and Implementing a Secondary Database as a Teaching Tool for Dental Students – Nazlee Sharmin and Ava Chow (University of Alberta – Alberta, Canada)
A Critical Examination of the Economics of Open – Mima Diab (University of Calgary – Alberta, Canada)

La Declaración de Dubái y los REA en el SUAyED
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Mexico_City) | México City, Mexico, México City, Mexico
En este taller presencial analizaremos las recomendaciones de la Declaración de Dubái para identificar las áreas de oportunidad en el contexto de la creación de contenido educativo en el sistema Sistema de Universidad Abierta y Educación Digital, de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Evento presencial en el Laboratorio de Aprendizaje Digital de la Coordinación de Universidad Abierta y Educación Digital de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Adjuntamos un cuaderno de NotebookLM con el documento de la Declaración de Dubai para que puedas preparar tu participación.
P.D. Cerraremos la conversación con un ejercicio lúdico de realidad aumentada…
¡Acompáñanos!
Informes: jackeline_bucio@cuaed.unam.mx

Trent University OER Launch Party: OER? Oh! We Are!
2026-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Peterborough, Canada, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
What happens when educators say yes to sharing?
When students say yes to co-creating?
When learning says yes to openness?
Join us for the virtual launch of our new Open Education Resource; a project built on collaboration, curiosity, and the belief that learning is deepened when it’s shared.
This won’t be a formal presentation. It’s a call and response experience. It’s an invitation to join a community.
We’ll share the story behind the resource: why we built it, what problems it hopes to solve, and how it invites a response. You’ll hear short reflections from contributors, see inside the resource itself, and have space to respond: in the chat, on the mic, in ideas sparked for your own teaching and learning.
Come explore how this resource might liven your courses, reduce barriers, and open new pedagogical possibilities. Bring your curiosity. Bring a question. Bring a colleague or a classmate.
Let’s launch something and respond to what it becomes.
Hosted by Terry Greene, Senior eLearning Designer, with collaborators Darcy Culp and Najah Wardat.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to teachingcommons@trentu.ca
Update
Oh! We Are! was definitely launched in this webinar and is available to all at https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/openattrent

Des REL à l’ÉO: partage d’expériences de l’Université de Sherbrooke et de Polytechnique Montréal
2026-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Sherbrooke, Canada, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Cette activité consiste en un partage de pratiques inspirantes (et peut-être même un peu moins inspirantes (!)) que deux établissements universitaires francophones ont piloté au cours des dernières années en matière d’éducation ouverte et de REL. Il s’agit de l’Université de Sherbrooke et de Polytechnique Montréal.
On y abordera le contexte et la culture organisationnelle de chaque établissement, les jalons incontournables ainsi que les moyens mis à disposition. Il sera aussi question des initiatives structurantes en cours ainsi que des prochaines étapes à venir.
Une belle occasion de s’inspirer des différentes actions entreprises et de valoriser les REL dans votre propre établissement par la suite.
Avec la participation et la collaboration de : Olivia Fernandez-Pereda, bibliothécaire à Polytechnique Montréal
et Marianne Dubé, conseillère pédagogique à Université de Sherbrooke
