Lillehammer Lifelong Learning Conference

21/08/2026

⏳The deadline for abstract submissions is approaching. There are now only 4 weeks remaining. For more information, please visit our website www.lillehammerlll.no/contributions-2027/

ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

04/08/2026

🎓 Theme 4 of 4 · Policy, Quality, and Societal Impact

How can lifelong learning contribute to inclusion, resilience, and sustainable development?

At the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference 2027, this theme explores:
• policy and funding
• quality development
• institutional leadership
And more...

🔗 Find out about all the subthemes and submit your contribution: www.lillehammerlll.no/contributions-2027/

ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

08/07/2026

🎓 Theme 3 of 4 · Technology, AI, and Digital Transformation

How can AI and digital technologies support meaningful and responsible learning?

At the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference 2027, this theme explores:

→ AI in lifelong learning
→ digital learning design
→ digital credentials
And more...

📍 Lillehammer, 15–17 February 2027

🔗 Explore all the subthemes and submit your contribution: https://www.lillehammerlll.no/contributions-2027/

ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

18/06/2026

🎓 Theme 2 of 4 · Work, skills & competence development

How do we keep skills relevant when working life is changing fast?

At the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning Conference 2027, this theme explores how education institutions and employers can build competence together.

through:
→ Upskilling & reskilling

→ Workplace-based & experiential learning

→ Co-creation with employers and partners

→ Micro-credentials & learner mobility

📍 Lillehammer, 15–17 February 2027

🔗 Submit your contribution: https://www.lillehammerlll.no/


ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

03/06/2026

The conference is structured around four interconnected theme areas.
www.lillehammerlll.no/contributions-2027/


ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

26/05/2026

The Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference 2027 invites both research-based and practice-based contributions related to the conference themes and scope.
Learn more about the themes and scope: www.lillehammerlll.no/contributions-2027/


ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

13/05/2026

Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference is a Unique meeting place - All under one roof.

The conference brings together academia, industry, and the public sector in one shared physical venue. More than 350 participants from all world regions are expected meet to exchange knowledge, ideas, and experience in lifelong learning.

Find out about this year's themes and conference focus: https://www.lillehammerlll.no/themes-2027/


ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education

29/04/2026

Please visit www.lillehammerlll.no for more information about next year’s upcoming conference, and register your interest.

15/02/2026

18/12/2024

As promised in 2023 during the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference, we are following up with an online event in 2025.

On February 12 in just 2,5 hours, we will explore the topic micro-credentials and how short learning formats can meet emerging skills needs. Micro-credentials are small units of learning, focused on specific skills or competencies.

The conference is free and open for registration.