What does the future of skills-based learning look like – and how can the Open edX platform help get us there?
Find out at the Skill & Scale the Future Workshop, taking place Tuesday, May 19 at the 2026 Open edX Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.
What to Expect
This workshop brings together product, UX, and ed tech leaders – alongside instructional designers, course authors, and Open edX providers – for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing learners worldwide.
The day includes:
- A panel discussion moderated by the Axim Collaborative team, featuring experts from across the ed tech and corporate upskilling spaces
- An interactive session exploring the future of skills-forward learning on the Open edX platform, including a preview of upcoming features launching in the Willow release (December 2026) and expanding in Xylon (June 2027)
- A hands-on demonstration of new capabilities, with Open edX product working group leaders available to answer questions and gather your feedback
Join us at the 2026 Open edX Conference
Hosted by Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT. The full conference runs May 19-22:
- May 19: Workshops
- May 20-21: Keynotes and session talks
- May 22: Open edX Town Hall
Get your tickets now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the Open edX platform.
