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Open Badges: Then and Now
A Badge Summit Pre-Conference 
Hosted by Learning Economy Foundation with support from Mozilla Foundation

Join us for a 15-year retrospective on Open Badges and a hands-on workshop exploring practical ways badges can be used today. This workshop invites the Badge Summit community to revisit the original promise of Open Badges, celebrate how far the movement has come, and experience what happens when badges become practical, portable, social, trusted, and useful in the real world.

2026 Program

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The 2026 Badge Summit program preview offers a sense of what to expect at the conference. Please note that you may need to refresh the conference mobile app to ensure you are seeing the latest details. This is done by selecting "Refresh All Data" from the "My Account" section in the app. 

2026 Agenda:

All times listed are in MST and held in-person unless specified

Monday, July 13
8:30 am: Registration opens. Continental breakfast.
​9:00 am - 11:00 am: Open Badges: Then and Now
A Badge Summit Pre-Conference Hosted by Learning Economy Foundation with support from Mozilla Foundation
Campus Tours
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon + Opening Plenary
1:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Concurrent Sessions + Table Talks + Opening Reception

Tuesday, July 14
8:00 - 10:00 am:  Continental breakfast + Badgesplaining 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Concurrent Sessions 
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm:  T3 Innovation Network Mid-Year Meeting + Luncheon 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm:  Concurrent Sessions
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Hosted Reception in the Connection

Wednesday, July 15 
8:00 am - 9:15 am:  Continental breakfast + Badgesplaining
9:30 am - 11:45 am:  Concurrent Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Luncheon  + Closing Plenary
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Tuesday, August 4 (Virtual Badge Summit | online only)
Registration for the virtual Badge Summit is included in standard registration. It will feature over 20 pre-recorded and live sessions. 

Learn + Share + Reflect.

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Now in its eleventh year, the 2026 Badge Summit is a leading gathering to learn about digital badge credentials and connect with others who are changing the world. The  Badge Summit brings together thinkers and doers from K-12, Higher Ed, Industry, Government, Non-Profit, and Cultural institutions for an exciting and impactful conference accessible to both in-person and virtual attendees and presenters.

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