*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. It is hosted by University of Barcelona, Spain.


☑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://icdle.org/com.html


☑Keynote Speakers
Prof. James Slotta, University of Toronto, Canada
Prof. Rhona Sharpe, University of Oxford, UK
Prof. Irina Lyublinskaya, Columbia University, USA


☑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
Conference Proceeding

Submitted papers will go through a rigorous peer review process, and finally accepted papers after registration and presentation will be published in the Conference Proceedings which will be indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus, etc.

Journal
International Journal of Information and Education Technology
(IJIET, ISSN: 2010-3689)
CiteScore: 2.8
* Indexing: Scopus (CiteScore 2022: 2.0), INSPEC (IET), UGC-CARE List (India), CNKI, EBSCO, Google Scholar

International Journal of Learning and Teaching
(IJLT, ISSN: 2377-2891(Print); 2377-2905(Online))
* Indexing: Google Scholar; Crossref, CNKI, etc.


☑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:
2. Language. English is the official language of the conference; the paper should be written and presented only in English.
3. 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.
4. 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
Tel: +86-18302820449
Website: http://icdle.org/
Office Hour: Monday-Friday, 9:30-18:00