FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata.

FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata. In association with ODLAA We’re excited to invite you to the FLANZ 2026 Conference: He Tāngata, in association with ODLAA. Whether you are involved in learning design, teaching, assessment, leadership, or policy, FLANZ 2026: He Tāngata offers a space to connect with peers, challenge thinking, and contribute to sector-wide conversations. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the innovation and collaboration that defines flexible learning in Aotearoa. We warmly invite you to be part of this conversation: submit a proposal, register to attend, and help shape the future of learning with us. conference-2026.flanz.org.nz   Early bird rate extended: now closes 31 August. FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata   Submissions Now Open: deadline extended We welcome submissions aligned to the conference theme He Tāngata and the three conference strands. Submissions may share research, evaluation, practice-based insights, case studies, innovations and/or critical reflections that advance flexible, distance, blended and online learning. Presentation Formats

• Referenced Papers – 15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
• Practice Papers – 15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
• Postgraduate Papers – 15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
• Workshops – 1 hour practical workshop
• Poster Presentations

Submission proposals require a 250 word abstract   Submission date extended: now closes 31 August. FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata   2026 FLANZ Conference Awards Applications are now invited for the 2026 FLANZ Awards, which will be presented at the FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngatanetworking event on 8 October 2026. The FLANZ Award is open to individuals or groups who have completed a project that advances understanding of best practice in e-learning, distance, open and flexible learning. Postgraduate Awardsare open to postgraduate students enrolled in any New Zealand based tertiary institution and are presenting their postgraduate research. The application deadline is Monday 31 August 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 25 September 2026. 2026 Awards Sponsor Awards applications now open   Conference sponsorship and product promotion opportunities We are currently seeking minor sponsors to support our keynotes and coffee service. There are also opportunities for for services to be highlighted. If your organisation would benefit from visibility at the conference contact us at admin@flanz.org.nz or download the sponsorship and commercial opportunities prospectus linked below. Sponsorship and commercial opportunities prospectus   Thank you conference sponsors Principal Sponsor: Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) Gold Sponsor: Open Polytechnic Venue Sponsor: Otago Polytechnic