The OLC Education Conference 2026, OLCEC’26
Tuesday 17th November 2026 Register your place now
Event Address: The OLC Conference Centre at Bolton Headquarters, 66 Castle Street, BL2 1AE, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Tuesday 17th November 2026 Register your place now
Event Address: The OLC Conference Centre at Bolton Headquarters, 66 Castle Street, BL2 1AE, Greater Manchester, England, UK
The Organisational Learning Centre (OLC) is delighted to invite academics, researchers, industry professionals, educators, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, community leaders, and students to participate in the OLC International Education Conference 2026.
Join us at OLCEC’26, where education meets innovation, leadership, and impact. This year’s OLC Education Conference 2026 brings together scholars, educators, and professionals from diverse disciplines to tackle some of the most pressing real-world challenges in education and beyond.
With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, OLCEC’26 offers a unique platform for participants to engage with cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and transformative practices. Whether you're presenting, networking, or attending as a guest, you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide array of scholarly work and applied knowledge
We shall have four streams , which represent our four curricular areas and The OLC four Research Special Interest Groups;
Whether you're passionate about driving change, exploring new ideas, or fostering collaboration, OLCEC’26 is the place to be.. To find out more on the above Streams, then visit https://olceurope.com/research/research-areas
Deploying AI, People, Innovation, and Opportunities for Successful Partnerships.
Posters related to any OLC Higher Education Programme may be accepted for exhibiting or, exhibiting and presenting.
These guidelines provide clear instructions for authors preparing submissions for the OLC International Education Conference 2026.
The conference welcomes the following contribution types:
| Contribution Type | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Abstract | 300 – 1,200 words |
| Full Paper | 4,000 – 10,000 words |
| Poster | Portrait format |
| Presentation | PowerPoint |
All submissions will undergo a peer review. Authors will receive notification of acceptance along with reviewer comments to assist in finalising their work.
Submission Deadline (except for OLC student contributions*) 26 August 2026
Final Drafts must be in before 02 October 2026
*Notes OLC Student Submission Deadline 02 October 2026
The OLC International Education Conference continues a longstanding tradition of fostering research, innovation, collaboration, and positive societal impact. The conference reflects the evolution of OLC's Special Interest Groups and their commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through scholarship and partnership.
The conference also respectfully acknowledges the contribution of Dr Allan Lawrance, whose support for educational development, academic scholarship, and collaborative inquiry helped shape the OLC research community. His commitment to learning, partnership, and intellectual exchange continues to inspire the values that underpin this conference.
