The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) will host its inaugural Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Conference 2026 from 2–3 December 2026 at the ODeL Auditorium, MUBAS, Blantyre, Malawi.

Held under the theme Held under the theme “Reimagining Higher Education: Expanding Access, Enhancing Quality, and Promoting Employability through Open, Distance and e-Learning,” the conference will bring together academics, researchers, policymakers, university administrators, industry representatives, development partners, students, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to transforming higher education.

The conference will be delivered through a hybrid participation model, enabling participants to engage both physically and virtually.

The MUBAS ODeL Conference 2026 will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue, research dissemination, and collaboration around the evolving role of Open, Distance and e-Learning in higher education.

As digital technologies continue to reshape how knowledge is created knowledge is created, delivered, and accessed, the conference will examine how institutions can leverage ODeL to expand educational opportunities while maintaining quality and ensuring that graduates acquire the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly dynamic labour market.

The conference will particularly encourage dialogue on emerging technologies, digital transformation, inclusive education, quality assurance, institutional readiness student success, and sustainable partnerships