The fifth Conference on eLearning Excellence is one of three conferences at HBMeU's Annual Congress next year. The focus of the Conference will be on innovative and creative approaches to education.

Delegates from ICDE member institutions are eligible for a fifty percent discount on the Conference registration fee. Please log in to the Members section on the ICDE website to access the registration link. Alternatively, you can contact the ICDE Secretariat using your institution e-mail address or provide a link to your institution's website that confirms your affiliation.

HBMeU has extended its abstract submission date to 15 October (30 October for posters) and invites papers from those engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in eLearning. Research papers, case studies, poster presentations, and brief student papers that relate to one of the following sub-themes of the Conference are welcomed:

• Advances in creative and innovative learning
• Open educational resources for innovative online learning
• Innovative learning environments
• Pedagogical approaches fostering creativity and innovation
• Learners' empowerment
• Policies and strategies for sustainable educational innovation