Reconnaître - Conférence ePIC

About ePIC 2025

Credits: https://uicp.fr

Summary

ePIC 2025, the 23rd International Conference on Open Education, Open Recognition Technologies and Practices, will be taking place 100% face-to-face in Paris, France.

  • When? 21 to 23 October 2025
  • Where? Paris, next to the Eiffel Tower, at the congress Center of the International Union of Railways (UIC).
  • Program? The program is updated as new submissions are being accepted.
  • How to participate? Delegates need to register, while presenters need a positive review of a submitted contribution.
  • How to submit a contribution? Details of the call for contributions are available here.
Calendar
  • September 6: Deadline for the submission of abstracts (extension)
  • September 13: End of early bird registration discount
  • September 13: Speaker registration deadline
  • October 21-23: Conference
  • December 20: Final papers submission
Miscellaneous

ePIC 2025 Organisers

ePIC 2025 is the twenty-third edition of a series of international conferences (Oxford, Québec, Maastricht, London, Bologna, Lille, Vienna) dedicated to exploring the potential of digital technologies in opening access to recognition of all forms of learning, whether informal, non-formal or formal. It is organised by Reconnaître-Open Recognition Alliance and #Leplusimportant, in partnership with the Comité National des Acteurs des Badges Numériques (National Committee of Digital Badge Actors) 

Reconnaître-Open Recognition Alliance

Reconnaître-Open Recognition Alliance is a French non-profit association dedicated to fostering open recognition practices, technologies and policies.

#Leplusimportant

#Leplusimportant is a French innovation and action lab think tank dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting a more inclusive society.

Comité National des Acteurs des Badges Numériques

The Comité National des Acteurs des Badges Numériques (National Committee of Digital Badge Actors) is a community composed of 40 organisational members representing the civil society, the employers and the public services. It is operating under the high patronage of the French Minister for Education and Vocational Training. 

In December 2023, the committee organised a very successful colloquium dedicated to Badges numériques :  Promouvoir économie de la connaissance et  société de la reconnaissance (Digital badges: Promoting the knowledge economy and the recognition society.)

Conference Access

  • Address: 16 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
  • Getting there:
    • Metro: Line 6, Bir Hakeim
    • RER: Line C, Champ de Mars
    • Bus: 42, 69, 82, 87
    • Taxi: One taxi station next door
    • Paris Airports shuttle « Le Bus Direct » Station “Tour Eiffel” (18-20 rue Jean Rey): http://www.lebusdirect.com

About the Conference Venue

Situated at the foot of the iconic Eiffel Tower, the ePIC conference venue offers a truly inspiring location for your learning journey. Nestled between the picturesque Quais de Seine and the sprawling Champ de Mars, the venue provides a comfortable and spacious environment for both participants and exhibitors.

Dedicated Spaces for Learning and Connection
  • Louis Armand Lecture Hall:This modern lecture hall can seat up to 200 attendees and is fully equipped for simultaneous translation, ensuring seamless communication for our international audience.
  • Breakout Sessions: Dedicated breakout rooms (George Stevenson and 203) offer flexible spaces for focused discussions and interactive workshops.
  • Main Hall:The expansive hallway transforms into a vibrant hub for networking and exploration during exhibition time, lunch breaks, and coffee breaks.

Espace Louis Armand

A prestigious space for 300 people. This bright, air-conditioned 300 m2 room boasts a ceiling height of over 5 metres and a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. The space is equipped with a state-of-the-art simultaneous interpretation and videoconferencing system.

Espace George Stephenson

The George Stephenson space boasts a magnificent fresco by Jean Lurçat. It offers a bright, air-conditioned, user-friendly space of 80 m2, with 4-metre high ceilings and a full range of audiovisual equipment.

Room 203

This modular 78 m² room can accommodate from 10 to 80 participants and is equipped with a flipchart, screen, video projector and whiteboard. Comfortable, functional and all with natural daylight, it is ideal for organising working groups.

Picture credits : UIC

Social Dinner in Style!

  • Location:  Le Train Bleu
  • Getting there: Métro Gare de Lyon (ou Austerlitz and cross the Seine river)
An iconic restaurant in Gare de Lyon

An iconic restaurant in Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu offers a majestic setting where the show takes place in the kitchen as well as the restaurant.
Steeped in history, this establishment is filled with a distinctive and unique atmosphere where time and space fade away during an exceptional moment.

Head office & Office

Association Reconnaître – Open Recognition Alliance – 3, Esplanade Stéphane Hessel – 14 000 Caen (France)

N° SIRET : 839 826 773 00021

Contact us

secretariat@openrecognition.org

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