From 2nd to 6th March 2026, the global open education community comes together for Open Education Week (OE Week), an annual celebration spotlighting the power of openness. OE Week provides educators, learners, librarians, policymakers, and advocates with a platform to showcase innovative practices, share impactful stories, and connect with peers pushing the boundaries of how education is designed and delivered.
OE Week thrives as a global meeting point for open education, where diverse voices from around the world – including strong representation from Africa – can list their events on the global calendar and engage in meaningful exchanges with the broader open education movement.
Spotlight: 2026 Open Education Week Virtual Summit
As part of this global celebration, the 2026 Open Education Week Virtual Summit – hosted by the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) in partnership with OER Africa – will take place online on 3rd and 4th March 2026 under the theme Open Education, Open Possibilities.
This summit is designed to bring together African library professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, instructional designers, and stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to share their knowledge and ideas on open education. Presentations will explore topics such as library leadership in open education, policy and governance strategies, local knowledge and community-centred openness, multi-stakeholder collaboration, skills development, and the ethical use of emerging technologies in open education.
Join OER Africa’s Tony Lelliott and Monge Tlaka, who will be in conversation with Igor Lesko on 3 March 2026 10:05 to 11:20 GMT (SAST – 2).
Participation is open to all with a passion for advancing openness in education, and there are no fees for presenters or attendees. Register now