AI in the Open edX® Platform: Frameworks & Course Creation

26 Feb 2026 to 26 Feb 2026, 10:00 am to 11:30 am | Registration Link

Online event – Register here

Feb 26 from 10am to 11:30am EST

Overview

Discover how AI is transforming the Open edX® platform. Join edunext and Intela for two practical presentations, showcasing AI capabilities

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping digital learning, and the Open edX® platform is no exception. In this session, two Open edX® Partners, edunext and Intela, will demonstrate how AI is being thoughtfully integrated into the Open edX® LMS to enhance learning experiences, streamline course creation, and preserve institutional autonomy.

Presentation 1: Open edX® AI Framework

Presented by edunext (Open edX® Partner)

In this presentation, edunext will walk you through the Open edX® AI Framework project, what it is, what it has delivered so far, and what lies ahead.

You’ll learn how this architecture:

  • Enables usable AI features out of the box
  • Allows institutions to build and extend AI functionality
  • Preserves control over safety, data flows, and LLM provider choice

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the current AI capabilities within the Open edX® platform and be prepared to actively participate in shaping the future of AI in education.

Presentation 2: AI-Powered Course Creation in the Open edX® Platform

Presented by Intela (Open edX® Partner)

Intela will showcase an Open edX® AI course creator designed to dramatically reduce the time it takes to build high-quality courses.

This tool allows you to:

  • Create courses in a short amount of time
  • Automatically structure and generate course content
  • Embed videos directly inside the LMS
  • Accelerate instructional design without sacrificing quality

This session is ideal for institutions looking to scale course production efficiently while maintaining a strong learner experience.

Agenda

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Open edX® AI Framework Overview (edunext)
  • Live Walkthrough & Capabilities
  • AI Course Creator Demo (Intela)
  • Q&A and Open Discussion

Who Should Attend

  • Open edX® administrators and developers
  • Instructional designers and learning architects
  • Educational technologists
  • Institutions exploring AI integration in learning platforms

What You’ll Take Away

  • A practical understanding of AI in the Open edX® platform today
  • Insight into future AI directions for the platform
  • Real-world tools to accelerate course creation
  • Confidence to engage in conversations about AI governance, safety, and innovation in education
Join the Open edX Conference 2026!

The 2026 Open edX Conference will present innovative use cases for one of the world’s best open source online learning management systems, the Open edX platform, and discover the latest advancements in instructional design, course constellation, and methods for operating & extending the Open edX platform, including breakthrough technologies, such as generative AI.