Online Learning Summit 2025

The University of Leeds launched the Online Learning Summit 2025, a two-day event that ran from July 10–11, gathering leading voices from education, technology, and policy to chart the future of digital learning.

The summit, hosted both in-person and online, attracts participants from across the UK and internationally. With online education now a permanent fixture in the global learning landscape, the event explores how institutions can build inclusive, engaging, and sustainable digital environments.

Key Themes at the Summit:

Global collaboration in online education

Lived experiences of online learners

Digital inclusion and diversity

Hybrid learning models for long-term sustainability

Speakers include experts from higher education, edtech startups, and government agencies, sharing insights on best practices, emerging technologies, and the role of digital pedagogy in an evolving world.

Organisers emphasise that the summit is not just about technology, but about rethinking education delivery to improve accessibility, equity, and effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment.

Attendees are encouraged to take part in panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking sessions throughout the two-day event.