AnfI
Andragogy for Impact
A Biennial Conference Series on Adult Learning Futures
2026 Inaugural Edition
Adult Learning: Reimagining, Reinventing, Transforming
From tradition to transformation: a new vision for adult learning
About AnfI
AnfI is a biennial international conference series dedicated to reimagining adult learning as a catalyst for transformation across individuals, work, and societies.
Connect
Bringing together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to co-create new models of learning that are ethical, inclusive, and future-ready.
Understand
Deepening understanding of how people across ages learn, drawing on cognitive, socio-emotional, socio-economic and sociocultural perspectives.
Evidence
Offering evidenced support for the effectiveness and impact of andragogical methods by correlating them with outcomes in employment, skills mapping, and reskilling effectiveness.
Transform
Supporting the design of effective work-learn models that bridge education and industry, strengthen employability, and contribute to national economic resilience.
2026 Inaugural Edition
Adult Learning: Reimagining, Reinventing, Transforming
From tradition to transformation: a new vision for adult learning
The inaugural edition explores how adult learning can be re-envisioned to bridge education and industry, strengthen learning infrastructures, and cultivate intergenerational learning.
By foregrounding human-centred approaches to technology and AI as part of a broader agenda for transformation, it includes focused inquiry into:
- How adults learn from cognitive, socio-emotional, and sociocultural perspectives
- The factors that enable or hinder learning
- The motivations that drive learning in different phases of adult life
- Rethinking learning design and ecosystem transformation
Conference Schedule
3 November 2026
Pre-Conference Events
Engaging workshops and networking opportunities to set the stage for the main conference.
4-5 November 2026
Main Conference
Keynotes, presentations, panel discussions, immersive demonstrations, and colloquia.
Conference Formats
Keynotes
Inspiring talks from thought leaders in adult learning, education, and workforce development
Presentations
Research papers, posters, and roundtable discussions showcasing innovative approaches
Panel Discussions
Expert panels exploring critical questions and emerging trends in adult education
Colloquia
Interactive sessions for deep dialogue and collaborative problem-solving
Immersive Demonstrations
Hands-on experiences with cutting-edge learning technologies and methodologies
Pre-Conference Workshops
Intensive skill-building sessions and networking opportunities