05/12/2026 International Event
The ever-changing global landscape leading to different constraints and restraints on institutions today demands the most stringent measures to adapt and evolve toward recovery and resilience. Higher Education Institutions today face the many challenges brought about by societal requirements and new global conditions with hopes to remain responsive and relevant.
ODL becomes more complex with the integration of technology and innovative teaching methodologies while preserving the highest quality of education. Without a doubt, ODL makes a significant contribution to today’s workforce. Thus, it is incumbent on ODL institutions to advance a future-ready education by promoting inclusivity, upgrading teaching methodologies and personnel, and judiciously mobilizing resources from strategic partnerships with stakeholders to ensure the utmost quality of open and distance education for today’s future workforce.
With the convergence of ODL experts, practitioners, and learners, this international conference will serve as a powerful platform to learn and/or unlearn the current areas of interest in the implementation of ODL leading to strategic actions attuned to responsiveness, retooling, and resiliency. As one AAOU community, this momentous event signifies an unwavering commitment to assert our relevance and forge future collective actions.
Sub-theme 1: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Learning Technologies
Sub-theme 2: Immersive, Flexible, and Next-Generation Learning Environments
Sub-theme 3: Equity, Accessibility, and Digital Inclusion
Sub-theme 4: Learner Support, Engagement, and Well-being
Sub-theme 5: Quality Assurance, Assessment, and Credentialing
Sub-theme 6: Institutional Resilience, Policy, and Governance
The 39th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) will be hosted by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) – Open University System in Manila from 22–24 October 2026. Centered on the theme, “Responding to Global Challenges Towards a Resilient and Future-Ready Open Distance and e-Learning,” this event serves as a premier venue for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers across Asia to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly exchange.
The conference invites submissions of original research papers, case studies, and innovative practices that propose transformative, technology-enabled, and inclusive solutions for the field. Prospective contributors are encouraged to align their work with key focus areas, including digital transformation and emerging technologies for resilient ODeL, strategies for inclusive and equitable access, quality assurance frameworks, and pedagogical innovations designed to enhance learner success.
Local Price is only for the delegates from the Philippines.
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