# The Lobby **URL:** https://connect.oeglobal.org/c/oeg-2026/lobby/115.md [Latest](https://connect.oeglobal.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://connect.oeglobal.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://connect.oeglobal.org/tags.md) --- ## [Meet Attendees in the Lobby](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-attendees-in-the-lobby/9184)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-attendees-in-the-lobby/9184 "2026-08-25T06:00:00Z")
Conference participants have access first to this gathering space, like the lobby or main hall of a conference center. Here in the lobby you introduce yourself, meet others, share what your interests are, make plans for … --- ## [Share Three Things (three ways!) from OEGlobal 2026](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-three-things-three-ways-from-oeglobal-2026/9624)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-three-things-three-ways-from-oeglobal-2026/9624 "2026-10-16T17:27:42Z")
Can it really only be a week that we were in the third day of the OEGlobal 2026 conference? Please make sure you respond to our participant survey to let us know about your conference experience-- but we’d like to collec… --- ## [Share 3 Photos from OEGlobal 2026](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-photos-from-oeglobal-2026/9623)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-photos-from-oeglobal-2026/9623 "2026-10-16T17:13:51Z")
We spotted many many conference photos flying by in social media, but those just float away down the timelines. As part of our post conference campaign to share 3 things, can you maybe share in a reply below your favorit… --- ## [Share 3 Valuable Web Links Mentioned at OEGlobal 2026](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-valuable-web-links-mentioned-at-oeglobal-2026/9622)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-valuable-web-links-mentioned-at-oeglobal-2026/9622 "2026-10-16T16:58:03Z")
We know you followed some links at the conference! As part of our call to Share 3 Things how about just adding three web sites you heard mentioned and either saved or shared elsewhere? Got links (hopefully not rusty one… --- ## [Share 3 Key Takeaways from OEGlobal 2026](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-key-takeaways-from-oeglobal-2026/9621)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-3-key-takeaways-from-oeglobal-2026/9621 "2026-10-16T16:49:41Z")
Of all the OEGlobal 2026 sessions can you share perhaps 3 key “takeaways” that stand out for you, e.g. things that stand out for you a week later, ones you have shared with colleagues later? Takeaway flickr photo by D… --- ## [It’s a wrap, but is OEGlobal26 really finished? Tell us about your #OEGlobal26](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/it-s-a-wrap-but-is-oeglobal26-really-finished-tell-us-about-your-oeglobal26/9603)
**Author:** [@IslaHF](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/IslaHF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/it-s-a-wrap-but-is-oeglobal26-really-finished-tell-us-about-your-oeglobal26/9603 "2026-10-09T17:37:21Z")
OEGlobal 2026 has been an intense, inspiring and validating three days fueled by the energy, creativity, knowledge, curiosity and joy that you have brought to the conference. As always, the conversations, connections an… --- ## [AI in the Panels?](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/ai-in-the-panels/9599)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/ai-in-the-panels/9599 "2026-10-09T15:21:59Z")
That was an interesting moment in the Q&A of the Friday keynote with a suggestion, giving all the attention on AI, for future conferences of considering having some form of Generative AI on the panel. What might that loo… --- ## [From the Hybrid Connecting "Hallway Conversations"](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/from-the-hybrid-connecting-hallway-conversations/9582)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/from-the-hybrid-connecting-hallway-conversations/9582 "2026-10-09T04:56:05Z")
During the breaks and lunch time in Cambridge we are offering each day an open, unstructured gathering time for online participants and in-person participants to informally share what they have experienced so far. We ha… --- ## [Greetings and a Scavenger Hunt from Vancouver #OEGlobalYVR](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/greetings-and-a-scavenger-hunt-from-vancouver-oeglobalyvr/9571)
**Author:** [@MSimmons](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/MSimmons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/greetings-and-a-scavenger-hunt-from-vancouver-oeglobalyvr/9571 "2026-10-08T05:12:27Z")
We are excited to connect with you all and share what is happening at our #OEGlobal Satellite Event in Vancouver. We kicked off the day with a welcome from ISKME’s Head of Libraries, Peter Musser, followed by group intr… --- ## [We Welcome You to OEGlobal 2026! 🌎](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/we-welcome-you-to-oeglobal-2026/9391)
**Author:** [@marcela](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/marcela)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/we-welcome-you-to-oeglobal-2026/9391 "2026-10-07T21:51:38Z")
Dear OEGlobal community, Welcome! We are so happy to have you here as we get ready to come together for OEGlobal 2026. Whether you’ll be joining us in Cambridge or participating online from somewhere around the world, … --- ## [Poll: First Timer or Many Timer at an OEGlobal Conference](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/poll-first-timer-or-many-timer-at-an-oeglobal-conference/9325)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/poll-first-timer-or-many-timer-at-an-oeglobal-conference/9325 "2026-10-07T17:19:22Z")
According to the OEGlobal Conference history, the 2026 event is the 18th one. Is this your first time at our conference or have you been to a few? Let us know in this poll and let’s see how we can share experiences. pol… --- ## [Good Morning Vancouver](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/good-morning-vancouver/9566)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/good-morning-vancouver/9566 "2026-10-07T15:33:01Z")
A video greeting to the participants assembling in Vancouver as an OEGlobal206 Satellite event,. This welcome video was recorded yesterday at MIT with greetings from Marcela Morales and Igor Lesko (OEGlobal) with Sarah H… --- ## [We are Live from Cambridge!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/we-are-live-from-cambridge/9559)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/we-are-live-from-cambridge/9559 "2026-10-07T13:08:46Z")
And Day 1 is off with the welcomes, introductions, and in a few minutes the first keynote. Look at the view from the Samberg Center. Photo by Alyssa Arre, MIT Quick screenshots from the live stream… OEG… --- ## [Get Your OEGlobal 2026 Wearables!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/get-your-oeglobal-2026-wearables/9341)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/get-your-oeglobal-2026-wearables/9341 "2026-10-06T17:11:36Z")
Whether you are coming to the conference in Cambridge, joining from the Vancouver Satellite, or attending online, you can wear your conference spirit with designs you can order online from the OEGlobal Merch Shop. You… --- ## [Share Photos! Contribute to Our Participant Sourced Collection](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-photos-contribute-to-our-participant-sourced-collection/9537)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/share-photos-contribute-to-our-participant-sourced-collection/9537 "2026-10-05T23:01:05Z")
I’m hardly alone in enjoying sharing photos when I travel to a conference and very much regret not being there with my camera at OEGlobal26 or being able to capture the setting on and near MIT. And indeed there will be p… --- ## [Responding to Canada Survey on AI Transparency](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/responding-to-canada-survey-on-ai-transparency/9379)
**Author:** [@paulstacey](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/paulstacey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/responding-to-canada-survey-on-ai-transparency/9379 "2026-10-01T18:06:39Z")
Hi again. Thought I’d stir the pot so to speak by sharing one more idea that has been on my mind. I shared this idea offline with @Peter and he encouraged me to post it here. The Canadian federal government has issued a… --- ## [Just off the Lobby Are Online Hallway Conversations and Hybrid Connecting](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/just-off-the-lobby-are-online-hallway-conversations-and-hybrid-connecting/9493)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/just-off-the-lobby-are-online-hallway-conversations-and-hybrid-connecting/9493 "2026-09-30T18:28:43Z")
It’s hardly news to say that outside of the fabulous and densely packed session schedule for the conference, we know that often the key experiences are what happens at an in person conference is in between, aka the hallw… --- ## [Poll: Hashtag OEGlobal26, Where in Social Media Will You Share?](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/poll-hashtag-oeglobal26-where-in-social-media-will-you-share/9486)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/poll-hashtag-oeglobal26-where-in-social-media-will-you-share/9486 "2026-09-30T13:00:01Z")
Alas, the realm of social media has become, how we say, rather dispersed? We do encourage as much sharing of the conference as we can, and encourage you to use the oeglobal26 hashtag wherever you share, plus #OEglobalYVR … --- ## [Meet the Open Education Network (conference exhibitor)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-open-education-network-conference-exhibitor/9474)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-open-education-network-conference-exhibitor/9474 "2026-09-28T21:40:06Z")
The Open Education Network (OEN) will be another organization with a table in the exhibitor space in the Samberg Conference Center. The OEN is also hosting a few special activities listed in the conference program. ht… --- ## [Meet the OER Project (conference exhibitor)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-oer-project-conference-exhibitor/9435)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-oer-project-conference-exhibitor/9435 "2026-09-23T23:13:27Z")
The OER Project will have a table in the Exhibitors Space for the OEGlobal 2026 conference. In this “virtual” exhibit we invite their representatives to preview what will be on their table in Cambridge and invite all pa… --- ## [Meet OpenStax (conference exhibitor)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-openstax-conference-exhibitor/9434)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-openstax-conference-exhibitor/9434 "2026-09-23T23:09:40Z")
OpenStax will have a table in the Exhibitors Space for the OEGlobal 2026 conference. In this “virtual” exhibit we invite their representatives to preview what will be on their table in Cambridge and invite all participa… --- ## [Meet the Open Education Association (conference exhibitor)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-open-education-association-conference-exhibitor/9433)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-open-education-association-conference-exhibitor/9433 "2026-09-23T23:05:57Z")
The Open Education Association will have a table in the Exhibitors Space for the OEGlobal 2026 conference. In this “virtual” exhibit we invite their representatives to preview what will be on their table in Cambridge an… --- ## [Meet the Exhibitors and Sponsors](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-exhibitors-and-sponsors/9432)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/meet-the-exhibitors-and-sponsors/9432 "2026-09-23T23:00:00Z")
See the official conference listing of the organizations who have greatly lent support for the OEGlobal 2026 Conference and are key forces in the global open education movement. Here in OEG Connect we offer our Exhibito… --- ## [Fantastic Pre-Conference Wikipedia Workshop and Edit-a-Thon](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/fantastic-pre-conference-wikipedia-workshop-and-edit-a-thon/9409)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/fantastic-pre-conference-wikipedia-workshop-and-edit-a-thon/9409 "2026-09-21T17:35:00Z")
We just want to make sure all in-person attendees are aware of a special conference workshop the day before the conference starts. If you are in Cambridge and want to be part, register now as there are limited seats. T… --- ## [Where Are the Good Book Stores? Ask the Locals!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/where-are-the-good-book-stores-ask-the-locals/9329)
**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/where-are-the-good-book-stores-ask-the-locals/9329 "2026-09-16T22:28:41Z")
We have already started a topic asking (and seeing a few answers) for recommendations of coffee shops near the conference venue in Cambridge. Something else of interest to many might be knowing where good bookstores are. … --- ## [Vancouver Satellite event](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/vancouver-satellite-event/9320)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/vancouver-satellite-event/9320 "2026-09-09T23:16:03Z")
Hi all! In case you hadn’t heard, ISKME and BCcampus will hosting a satellite event in Vancouver BC for parts of the conference, live from Internet Archive Canada’s space at The Permanent! See details and registration i… --- ## [Private Opt-In Discussion Space for Accessibility Connections](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/private-opt-in-discussion-space-for-accessibility-connections/9328)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/private-opt-in-discussion-space-for-accessibility-connections/9328 "2026-09-01T07:25:38Z")
From a very good suggestion we have created a private space for conference attendees who have accessibility needs to coordinate plans and talk to each other outside of the more open discussions here. We have created thi… --- ## [Get Local Advice, Just Ask! Coffee?](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/get-local-advice-just-ask-coffee/9211)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/get-local-advice-just-ask-coffee/9211 "2026-08-30T06:10:48Z")
The Lobby is here for you to get real human advice and suggestions for being in Cambridge! Maybe its seeking lodging advice but maybe as important for some folks (like me) to get suggestions for the best coffee spot near… --- ## [Lodging Advice and Questions](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/lodging-advice-and-questions/9164)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/lodging-advice-and-questions/9164 "2026-08-28T06:00:00Z")
Our conference planners are fielding many requests for locating lodging for the OEGlobal Conference, as we hear many are wrestling with finding convenient and affordable options in the Cambridge area. Please make note o… --- ## [Who Loves Photography? Join a Private Channel](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/who-loves-photography-join-a-private-channel/9223)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/who-loves-photography-join-a-private-channel/9223 "2026-08-28T06:00:00Z")
We are certainly counting on a lot of photosharing of all the activity at OEGlobal 2026, both from those in Cambridge and also online. We are looking for ways to share photos. But who really really loves the act and art … [Next page](https://connect.oeglobal.org/c/oeg-2026/lobby/115.md?page=1)