Colleagues are invited to submit talk or poster proposals for Open Education Talks 2027, a series of 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters about open education, open pedagogy, and integrating open resources and technologies in higher education. This free virtual event aims to foster conversation and share best practices in open education.

Lightning talk sessions will be hosted on Zoom every Wednesday in March 2027 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Atlantic time). The digital poster wall will be available on the Open Education Talks website throughout and following the talks.

• Proposals Open: November 3, 2026
• Proposal Deadline: December 14, 2026
• Speakers Notified: January 22, 2027
• Registration Open: February 1, 2027
• Conference Starts: March 3, 2027

Proposal Streams:

1. Building Blocks of Open Education: Basics of open education (OE) and OER
2. Emerging Technologies in Open Education: Technology’s role in OE and connections with innovation, AI, access, and accessibility.
3. Students as Partners and Leaders in Open Education: Student-led projects and collaborations in OE.
4. Tensions and Possibilities in Open Education: Responsive practices navigating challenges and opportunities in OE.

Submit your proposal through the Call for Proposals form no later than December 14, 2026.

For more information and to join the mailing list, visit the OETalks website.