About the Conference

We invite you to join our conference and explore emerging trends in E-Learning

Theme for 2026

Harnessing AI and Emerging Digital Technologies to Advance Inclusive, Equitable, and Ethical Learning Ecosystems

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Shaping the future of education in the AI era

The 2026 E-Learning International Conference is proudly organized by the E-Learning Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). As a flagship event in the realm of digital education, the conference stands at the forefront of the e-learning evolution in higher educational institutions across Ghana and beyond.


KNUST’s E-Learning Centre leads the planning and coordination of this annual conference — a testament to the university’s sustained commitment to shaping the future of education in the digital age. This year, the conference takes a bold step forward by centering the conversation on artificial intelligence and its transformative potential to make learning more accessible, fair, and human-centred.

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16th to 17th
July 2026

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The Great Hall
KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

A gathering of Leaders driving the future of Education

The conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders united by a shared dedication to advancing e-learning initiatives, including Academics and Educators, Administrators, Technology Experts, Policymakers, Investors, Trainers and Support Staff, Edtech Innovators and Development Partners.

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A platform for ideas, innovation, and impact

The overarching goal of the conference is to provide a comprehensive platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and innovations in the e-learning landscape. This year, conversations will be anchored in the responsible and ethical deployment of AI tools, the design of inclusive digital learning environments, and the pursuit of equity across diverse educational contexts, from underserved communities to research-led institutions.
Attendees can expect thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive workshops, AI demonstration showcases, and panel discussions that explore the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving digital education landscape. The conference also coincides with the KNUST E-Learning Awareness Week Celebration, amplifying its reach and impact across the broader e-learning ecosystem.

Conference Sessions

The conference features a series of engaging presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and an AI innovation showcase, all led by educators, researchers, and technology experts at the cutting edge of digital learning.

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Oral Presentation Sessions

Each oral presentation session is organised as a symposium with a Chairperson, presentations on a common topic of interest, and one symposium discussant. Presenters explore research from multiple perspectives, providing a coherent set of papers for discussion. Each presenter is allotted 10 minutes for their presentation, followed by 10 minutes for the discussant and 20 minutes for open discussion. This format encourages substantive scholarly dialogue and peer engagement around a focused theme.

  • 4 presentations per session
  • Chairperson and Discussant
  • 10 minutes per presenter + 20 minutes open discussion
     

Interactive Poster Sessions

Dedicated poster sessions are scheduled throughout the conference programme. Each poster is a graphic presentation of a research study displayed on an A0 board in portrait format. Authors deliver a one-minute oral summary to an assembled audience, after which an in-depth discussion takes place around the poster displays. Poster sessions foster richer, one-on-one interaction and are ideal for early-stage research and visual storytelling of findings.

  • A0 portrait format (0.841m × 1.189m)
  • 1-minute oral summary per poster followed by in-depth discussion
  • 90-minute sessions
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Workshop sessions

Workshops and demonstrations enable presenters to display, explain, and familiarise participants with an innovative approach, a teaching or research tool, or a learning sequence relevant to e-learning practice. The emphasis is on hands-on engagement rather than critique of completed research. Workshop conveners are expected to allocate adequate time for reflective discussion, and participants are encouraged to share experiences with comparable tools or innovations at the close of the session.

  • Hands-on, learning by doing
  • Brief presentation of completed research permitted
  • 90-minute sessions

AI Innovation Showcase

In alignment with this year’s conference theme, the AI Innovation Showcase is a dedicated session for demonstrating live AI-powered tools, platforms, and applications in educational contexts. Presenters from academia, industry, and edtech organisations are invited to exhibit working solutions that advance inclusion, equity, or ethical practice in digital learning. This session bridges the gap between research and real-world implementation, offering attendees direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies reshaping the future of learning.

  • Live demonstrations of AI-powered tools and platforms
  • 15-minute showcase + open Q&A per presenter
  • Open to academia, industry, and edtech organisations
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