Open edX Conference 2026

Open edX Conference 2026
Hosted by Western Governors University (WGU)
📍 Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah
📅 May 19–22, 2026

### 🌍 About the Event

Join us in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Open edX Conference 2026, hosted by Western Governors University (WGU), who are pioneers in competency-based education and global leaders in scaling learner-first innovation.
This year’s theme spotlights skills-forward, AI-powered, and data-informed approaches to education that empower learners and institutions worldwide. Experience how open-source technology continues to transform the future of learning at scale.

### 🚀 Event Highlights

Cutting-Edge Educational Innovation

• Explore AI-powered personalized learning experiences.
• Learn about skills-forward, learner-first education models.
• Discover advanced data analytics and next-generation instructional design.

Real-World Success Stories

• Hear directly from WGU’s leaders about their groundbreaking transformation of higher education.
• See how institutions globally are customizing and scaling the Open edX platform.
• Gain insights into career-focused upskilling initiatives using open technologies.

Technical Excellence

• Dive into the latest Open edX platform updates and extensions.
• Learn scalable architecture and integration best practices.
• Connect with developers driving community-powered innovation.

### 🗓️ Schedule Overview

May 19:
Hands-on Workshops & Pre-Conference Sessions
May 20–21:
Keynotes • Presentations • Demos • Networking
May 22:
Open edX Town Hall • Collaboration Roundtables • Closing Reception

### 🏨 Venue & Travel

Venue:
Little America Hotel
500 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Travel:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) offers direct flights from major cities worldwide.
Accommodation:
Reserve your room at the Little America Hotel during registration for discounted rates.

### 💬 Registration Details

• Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks daily.
• Cocktail reception and networking events are included.
• All attendees must be 18+ years old.

🪪 Visa Information:
International attendees should review U.S. visa requirements early. Visa denial refunds are available upon proof.

### 🎤 Call for Proposals

Share your insights with the Open edX global community!
📅 Opens December 2025 - Submit your case studies, innovations, and implementation stories.

### 💼 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support open learning innovation while connecting with global education and technology leaders.
📩 Contact [oscm@axim.org]() for partnership details.

### 🗓️ Save the Date

📅 May 19–22, 2026
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Be part of the movement shaping the future of open, scalable, and learner-first education.
🔗 Register now and join the Open edX community in reimagining what’s possible in learning!