This is one of the questions at the heart of the European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2026), taking place at LUSEM on 22–23 October. The conference brings together researchers, educators and practitioners to explore how digital technologies — and increasingly AI — are reshaping teaching, learning and the wider role of universities in society.
“Educational technology is no longer only about how we teach and learn; it is constantly reshaping how we create and share knowledge, how we interact and make decisions, and how society works as a whole. At the ECEL Conference 2026, we look beyond the technology to explore how we can develop and support new educational frameworks, with a focus on the future of education, including data analytics, learning privacy and integrity, inclusion, and many other important aspect", says Nam Aghaee, Conference Chair and Informatics Researcher at LUSEM.
The programme spans AI in education, blended and distance learning, learning analytics, inclusive education and emerging digital practices, with keynotes, research presentations, practical contributions and opportunities for discussion and exchange.
Four highlights at LUSEM
All common group sessions take place in Crafoordsalen, Holmbergs entré.
- 22 October, 09:15 – Imagining Hopeful Futures for Education, with Stefan Hrastinski, KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
- 22 October, 12:30 – Reshaping Assessment: How Universities Navigate Generative AI, Regulation, and Innovation, with Md Saifuddin Khalid, DTU.
- 22 October, 15:05 – Make digital learning stick—not just click, an interactive workshop with Marcus Lithande, KTH.
- 23 October, 10:40 – Don’t underestimate your LMS data: Making invisible learning journeys visible, with Amin Jalali, Stockholm University.
ECEL 2026 will also host the 12th e-Learning Excellence Awards, showcasing innovative examples of e-learning from universities, schools and other educational settings.
Open to Lund University colleagues and students
The conference is open to all Lund University faculty members and students, across disciplines and educational cycles. You can drop into individual sessions in person or join virtually, informally. Please note that informal attendees are not eligible for the conference pack, lunches or dinner.
Interested in attending? Email nam [dot] aghaee [at] ics [dot] lu [dot] se (nam[dot]aghaee[at]ics[dot]lu[dot]se) with your name and email address for information and instructions.
A special full-conference rate of £195 is also available to Lund University colleagues and students, including lunches, dinner and proceedings.
We look forward to welcoming the ECEL community — and colleagues from across Lund University — to LUSEM this October.