Japan 1EdTech Consortium to Host 'Learning Impact Japan 2026' to Promote International Standards in Learning Technology (July 27–31)

Announcement of the Japan 1EdTech Consortium's 'Learning Impact Japan 2026'

This event is free of charge, and open to all. We sincerely welcome participants from diverse fields, including educators, government officials, and developers.

This year, the event will be held online on July 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), and 31 (Fri).

On July 29 (Wed), an in-person session will be held at Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.'s Niihama Honsha CANVAS in Chuo City, Tokyo.

Registration is available via the following page:

https://www.1edtechjapan.org/learning-impact-japan-2026

Event Name

Learning Impact Japan 2026

Event Purpose

This year's conference will explore the future of education and learning in light of technological advancements, under the theme 'Technological Evolution and the Transformation of Learning and Work: Digital Ecosystems and AI.' We will examine how innovations can drive social transformation.

The in-person session on July 29 will feature a keynote address by Curtiss Barnes, CEO of 1EdTech Consortium, along with invited lectures from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Digital Agency. Additionally, award commemorative lectures from Learning Impact Award winners, exhibitions by participating organizations, and networking events will be held.

During the online sessions, we will offer a wide range of programs, including panel discussions on AI and credentials, hands-on technical seminars for developers, and practical case reports from educational institutions.

Over the five-day conference, we aim to collaboratively discuss the future of digital learning infrastructure and technical standards with educators, government agencies, corporations, universities, research institutions, and related organizations.

Schedule and Venue

July 27 (Mon), 28 (Tue), 30 (Thu), 31 (Fri): Online

July 29 (Wed): In-person

Venue: Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd. Niihama Honsha CANVAS (Chuo City, Tokyo)

Capacity: 100 participants

Organizer

Japan 1EdTech Consortium (General Incorporated Association)

Supporters

Digital Agency

Digital Learning Consortium (DLC), a Non-Profit Organization

University ICT Promotion Council (AXIES), a General Incorporated Association

Evidence-Driven Education Research Council (EDE), a General Incorporated Association

Japan Electronic Publishing Association (JEPA), a General Incorporated Association

Open Badge Network, a General Foundation

National Association for Promotion of Regional Informatization (APPLIC), a General Incorporated Association

Japan IT Organizations Council

Japan Moodle Association

Japan Massive Open Online Courses Council (JMOOC), a General Incorporated Association

Japan Online Education Industry Association (JOTEA), a General Incorporated Association

Practical Competency Certification Organization (ACPA), a Non-Profit Organization

Japan Micro-Credentialing Organization, a General Incorporated Association

ICT CONNECT21, a General Incorporated Association

New Education Expo Executive Committee

International Education Research Consortium (planned), a General Incorporated Association

Special Sponsors

OCC Educational Institution – EduTech Graduate University

Cyber University Co., Ltd.

Open Badge Network, a General Foundation

Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.

Sponsors

Infozine Co., Ltd.

We sincerely look forward to your participation.