The international education and technology community is gearing up for one of the most influential events of the year as the OEB 2026 Conference officially opens its call for proposals. The announcement, shared by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE), invites educators, researchers, policymakers, and technology specialists worldwide to contribute to the evolving dialogue on the future of learning.
Scheduled to take place in Berlin from 2–4 December 2026, OEB (Online Educa Berlin) remains one of the world’s leading cross sector conferences on digital learning, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from over 70 countries. With its long standing reputation for shaping global conversations on education, innovation, and technology, the 2026 edition promises to be one of the most forward looking yet.
A Timely Theme for a Transforming Education Landscape
This year’s theme, “Sovereign Learning: Trust, Agency & the Education Reset,” reflects the profound shifts taking place across global education systems. As artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and new governance models reshape how knowledge is created, validated, and shared, OEB 2026 aims to explore how learning systems must evolve to remain resilient and equitable.
The theme underscores the growing importance of learner autonomy, institutional trust, and the re imagining of educational structures in a rapidly changing world. It also highlights the need for innovative approaches that balance technological advancement with human centered values.
Call for Proposals Open Until May 29, 2026
The call for proposals is open until 29 May 2026, giving prospective speakers and contributors ample time to submit their research, case studies, innovations, and thought provoking insights. OEB encourages submissions from diverse contexts and disciplines, emphasizing the value of global perspectives in shaping the future of learning.
Submissions may address a wide range of topics, including:
- AI enhanced learning
- Digital transformation in higher education
- Skills development for the future workforce
- Learning analytics and data governance
- Equity and access in technology enabled learning
- Policy innovation and institutional reform
- Emerging technologies in corporate and professional training
The conference particularly welcomes contributions that challenge assumptions, propose new models, or offer evidence based solutions to the pressing challenges facing education systems worldwide.
A Global Platform for Thought Leaders and Innovators
OEB has long been recognized as a premier platform where policy meets practice, technology meets human potential, and higher education meets workplace learning. With its dynamic mix of keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference provides a unique environment for cross sector collaboration and knowledge exchange.
For QAHE, sharing the call for proposals aligns with its mission to promote global quality assurance, support professional development, and encourage participation in international dialogues that shape the future of education.
Shaping the Future of Learning Together
As education systems worldwide navigate unprecedented technological, economic, and institutional transformation, OEB 2026 offers a timely opportunity for experts and practitioners to contribute to a global conversation that will influence policy, practice, and innovation for years to come.
With the call for proposals now open, QAHE encourages its network and the wider academic community to take part in this influential event and help shape the next chapter in global learning.
