Open edX Conference 2026

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

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.

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.

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:
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 during registration for discounted rates.

Your support in staying at the contracted hotel helps keep the conference costs down, which directly affects your registration fees. The event’s organizers contract for the best possible room rates for its events and is required to guarantee a predetermined number of sleeping rooms. If the event does not meet the contracted room block, the hotel can charge an attrition fee, which will result in higher registration fees at future conferences. Therefore, we encourage you to book your room through our block at the conference hotel.
All reservations made after the blocks are filled and/or after the deadline will be available at the hotel’s prevailing rate and availability is not guaranteed.

• 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.

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

Support open learning innovation while connecting with global education and technology leaders.
📩 Contact for partnership details.

📅 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!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Little America Hotel - Salt Lake City, 500 Main Street, Salt Lake City, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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