AAOU 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

International Event

Conference Video Teaser

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.

Conference Sub-themes

Sub-theme 1: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Learning Technologies

AI in teaching, learning, and assessment
Generative AI in instructional design and content creation
Learning analytics for student performance and predictive modeling
Automation in learner support and administration
Ethical implications of AI in education

Sub-theme 2: Immersive, Flexible, and Next-Generation Learning Environments

Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and immersive learning
Flexible and blended learning models
Cloud-based Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Interoperability of digital platforms and tools
Mobile and ubiquitous learning environments

Sub-theme 3: Equity, Accessibility, and Digital Inclusion

Addressing the digital divide and connectivity challenges
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Accessibility for learners with disabilities
Gender and socio-economic inclusion in ODeL
Localization and multilingual content development

Sub-theme 4: Learner Support, Engagement, and Well-being

Student engagement and motivation in online learning
Retention strategies and learner success models
Academic, technical, and psychosocial support systems
Community-based and low-bandwidth learning approaches
Mental health and well-being in distance education

Sub-theme 5: Quality Assurance, Assessment, and Credentialing

Quality assurance frameworks in ODeL
Accreditation and standards for online education
Assessment integrity and alternative assessment strategies
Online proctoring technologies and issues
Micro-credentials, digital badges, and lifelong learning pathways

Sub-theme 6: Institutional Resilience, Policy, and Governance

Institutional readiness and crisis-responsive education systems
Policy development for digital and distance learning
Cybersecurity and data privacy in education
Strategic leadership and management in ODeL
Sustainable models for open and distance education systems

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.

Registration

Local Price is only for the delegates from the Philippines.

Registration Process

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