This agenda is indicative and subject to change. Contributors and session titles will be confirmed closer to the event.

Master of Ceremonies: Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin (Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, Munster Technological University)

09:30 – 10:00

Registration & Posters

Arrival, tea/coffee and poster showcase.

10:00 – 10:30

Welcome & Opening

Professor Christine Cross, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Munster Technological University and Tim Conlon, Head of Policy and Strategic Planning, Higher Education Authority.

10:30 – 11:10

Keynote Address

Opening the Future: Equity, Sustainability, and Promise in Higher Education —Dr Robin DeRosa, Executive Director, Open Education Network, University of Minnesota.

11:10 – 11:45

Gasta Talks

Short, high-energy 5-minute lightning talks designed to encourage broad participation and rapid sharing of ideas and experiences. Chaired by Dr Tom Farrelly, Munster Technological University.

11:45 – 12:00

Break

12:00 – 12:40

Panel Discussion

Sectoral panel exploring open education in Irish higher education. Chaired by Dr Ross Woods, Senior Manager, Teaching and Learning, Student Success, Health and Wellbeing, Higher Education Authority

12:40 – 13:30

Lunch & Networking

Lunch served and poster showcase open for viewing.

13:30 – 14:00

Keynote Address

Open education in Ireland: Capabilities, Collectivities, and Co-creating Just Futures —Dr Catherine Cronin, Independent Open Scholar

14:00 – 14:40

Plenary Workshop

BETTER 2040: Traversing the Generative Crisis of Open Education. A workshop on open education and its possible futures, led by Prof Lawrie Phipps, Director of External Policy, Jisc, and Prof Peter Bryant, Associate Dean Education, The University of Sydney Business School.

14:40 – 14:50

Break

14:50 – 16:10

Parallel Sessions

Parallel I: Building Open Education Capability
Parallel II: Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Practice
Further details to be confirmed.

16:10 – 16:30

Closing

Closing remarks and reflections on the day from Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin (Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, Munster Technological University) and Colin Lowry, Senior Manager, Teaching and Learning, Enhancement and Digital Innovation, Higher Education Authority.