Register now for Open Horizons: Practical Pathways in Open Education, June 11-12, 2026
The Open Horizons Symposium is a two-day event with panels, discussions and talks by leaders in open education in Canada. The event is hosted at the University of Manitoba and online, and is open to faculty, instructors, students and open education advocates in Manitoba and beyond.
Open Horizons: Practical Pathways in Open Education
Manitoba Open Education Symposium
Thursday, June 11 to Friday, June 12, 2026
100 Innovation Drive, University of Manitoba
Program details and registration
Full program and speaker details to be announced soon.
Open education is a movement that promotes free and open access to educational resources, tools, and practices to reduce barriers to learning. Read more about open education at UM.
The symposium offers a dynamic environment to explore and advance conversations on open education, affordability, accessibility, and digital innovation – key areas shaping the future of learning. This two‑day event brings together diverse voices from across Manitoba and beyond to share emerging practices, strengthen cross‑institutional partnerships, and inspire collective action to expand educational opportunities for all Manitobans.
Early bird pricing is open until May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT and is $37.50 for a day or $75 for both days. Ticket sales will remain open until June 1, 2026.
Space is limited, so register now to be part of this event that will drive the future of open education in the province and beyond.
Open Horizons is organized by Campus Manitoba, Assiniboine College, RRC Polytech, the University of Winnipeg, and the University of Manitoba.
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