*The 16th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE 2025)* Barcelona, Spain | September 18-21, 2025 Since founded in 2010, the International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE) has been successfully held for 15 editions in Spain, Japan, Singapore and other countries. It was held at Nanyang Technological University, University of Barcelona, Tokyo Institute of Technology and other world-renowned universities. The 16th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE 2025) will be held in Barcelona, Spain during September 18-21, 2025. ☑Organizing Committee Honorary Chair Jose Luis Rodriguez Illera, University of Barcelona, Spain Advisory Chairs Rhona Sharpe, University of Oxford, UK James Slotta, University of Toronto, Canada Conference Chairs Mario Barajas Frutos, University of Barcelona, Spain Fred Paas, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands Minjuan Wang, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China & San Diego State University, USA Program Chairs Cristina Galván, University of Barcelona, Spain Denis Liakin, Concordia University, Canada Zhendong Niu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China For more committees, please visit: https://www.icetc.org/committee.html ☑Keynote Speakers Prof. James Slotta, University of Toronto, Canada Prof. Rhona Sharpe, University of Oxford, UK ☑Invited Speakers Prof. Sebastian Speiser, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Germany Prof. Antonio Cedillo-Hernandez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico Prof. Kenzi Watanabe, Hiroshima University, Japan Prof. Daniel Otto, European University for Innovation and Perspective, Germany Prof. Jesús Enrique Beltrán Virgüez, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia Prof. Clara Karjo, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia Assoc. Prof. Mohd Elmagzoub Eltahir, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Hujailan, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Assoc. Prof. Farrah Dina Yusof, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia Dr. Nashwa Ismail, University of Liverpool, UK ☑Publication All papers will be strictly double blind reviewed by the program committee, and accepted papers after proper registration and presentation will be published in the ICDLE 2025 conference proceedings. ☑Topics Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: ★Open & E-learning Technological Issues★ - Open Learning and Distance Education - Authoring Tools - Design, Implementation, Integration and Delivering Issues ★Distance Education and Ethics★ - Open Learning and Distance Education - Societal Issues - E-Learning and Pedagogical Challenges ★Open & E-learning Curriculum Issues★ - Open Learning and Distance Education - Design and Development of Course Contents - E-Learning Curriculums ★Organization and Management★ - Building E-Learning Architecture - Legal Issues - Developing an Organizational Strategy for E-Learning ★Evaluation and Standards★ - E-Learning Quality Management - Standards for Learning Objects - Evaluation and Performance Measurements ★Open & E-learning Domain Applications★ - Open Learning and Distance Education - General Domain - Government For more topics, please visit: http://icdle.org/cfp.html ☑Submission Guideline ▷Submission Requirements: 1. Language. English is the official language of the conference; the paper should be written and presented only in English. 2. Abstract (200-400 words) submission is adequate for presentation only at ICDLE 2025; If you consider publication as well as presentation, please submit Full Paper. 3. Paper Length. The submitted papers should be no less than 4 pages in two-column. When paper length exceeds (5) printed pages, including all figures, tables, and references, extra page will be charged. ▷Submission Methods: - By online submission system: http://confsys.iconf.org/submission/icdle2025 - Or submit to icdle_conf@outlook.com as attachment. - Please prepare your abstract or full paper according to template and make the submission. Your submission will be confirmed by conference secretary within three working days. ☑Conference Venue Mundet Campus, University of Barcelona Address: Pg Vall d'Hebron, 173, Montbau, Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain ☑Contact Us Conference Secretary: Miss Joie Wu Email: icdle_conf@outlook.com Website: http://icdle.org/ Office Hour: Monday-Friday, 9:30-18:00