INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION (ICDE)

The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) is a leading global network and membership organization advancing accessible, inclusive, and quality education for all. Through its international community, it connects global expertise to local challenges, impacting millions of learners and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 4.

ICDE fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, produces research on inclusive and sustainable education, creates spaces for intercultural exchange through events, and advocates for the advancement of flexible and scalable education worldwide.

ICDE WORLD CONFERENCE

The ICDE World Conference is widely regarded as a leading global event for Open, Flexible, and Distance Learning (OFDL). Since 1938, it has been hosted by ICDE member institutions worldwide, attracting around 1,000 participants from different regions.

It provides a platform for showcasing innovative developments and contributing to educational policy discussions at international, regional, and national levels. Participants include researchers, educators, students, institutional leaders, policymakers, and representatives from the public and private sectors.