A green silhouette of the state of Arkansas with two vines and two leaves at the top. Across the state are the words Open Arkansas 2026 Progress over Perfection.

Progress Over Perfection: Where the Wild Things Grow

Register below!

Friday, October 16, 2026

Open educational resources (OER) are free, openly licensed teaching and learning materials that anyone can use, adapt, and share without cost.

The Open Arkansas conference brings together educators, librarians, instructional designers, and partners to explore how OER and open pedagogy can grow from early experiments into sustainable, large-scale practice. Register by Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Where: 

University of Arkansas Little Rock Campus

2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72203

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

Our Conference Planning Committee:

Conference Planning Committee Members

Registration

Register for this FREE all day in-person conference in Little Rock, AR, here:

REGISTRATION

Call for Volunteers

We have a number of volunteer opportunities including session management, greeting guests, helping with registration, and providing directions. If interested, thank you, and please complete the form below:

2026 Open Arkansas Volunteer Form

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring the conference? Please contact us at:

[email protected]

Featuring Keynote Speaker

Amy Hofer, Director of Open Oregon Educational Resources

Travel Information

Hotel Information
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2025 Open Arkansas Conference attendees are welcomed to campus.

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