ILIAS Conference
powered byILIAS open source e-Learning e.V.
25 Years of ILIAS Conference – With Aplomb Down the Years
For a quarter of a century now, ILIAS has stood for dependable, innovative and community-developed digital learning.
For the 25th International ILIAS Conference, we will be returning on 9th and 10th of September 2026 to the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, the very place where ILIAS's conference history began.
It is time to celebrate 25 years of development, the exchanging of ideas and the shaping of the future.
Have a look at this year's Main Topics or browse through our Programme.
! Important notice !
The conference is being held in a military security zone. Participants must be able to present a valid identity card or passport. Access to certain areas is restricted.
The host: Helmut Schmidt University
The Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr in Hamburg combines well-rounded teaching with practical relevance and modern research. It offers the perfect setting for the exchange of ideas around digital-learning platforms and innovative educational formats. We are therefore all the more delighted to be hosting the 25th international ILIAS conference here – in the place where it all began and which has linked Hamburg with ILIAS for 25 years.
Newsletter
Updates on the next ILIAS conference can be found in our newsletter. Subscribe now!
Tickets
You can register for the conference here. Until 31 May, you can purchase discounted early-bird tickets. As always, society members and speakers receive a discount.
Not a member yet? Click here to apply!
Please note: This year, registration for the Development Conference (8 september) will also take place via “Ontickets.”
Speakers have received a discount code via email that can be redeemed during registration.
Purchase Tickets (available soon)
Prices
| Type of Ticket |
Early-Bird Price |
Regular Price |
| Development Conference only (1 day) |
15,00 € |
15,00 € |
| Conference only (2 days) - for non-members |
476,00 € |
560,00 € |
| Conference only (2 days) - for society members |
391,00 € |
460,00 € |
| Development Conference & Conference (3 days) - for non-members |
491,00 € |
575,00 € |
| Development Conference & Conference (3 days) - for society members |
406,00 € |
475,00 € |
Main Topics of the 25th ILIAS Conference
Hotels

Room contingents are available at three hotels for the ILIAS Conference and the development conference held prior to it. These are available until 27 July 2026.
Ibis Hamburg Alsterring
Pappelallee 61
22089 Hamburg
https://all.accor.com
Google-Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EjJKmgMWUjURW8tW7
EZ: 127,00 €
DZ: 156,00€ (for single use)
incl. breakfast
Please book using the reference ‘ILIAS Conference’ via the linked booking form sent to the email address above.
Ibis Hamburg City
Amsinckstraße 1
20097 Hamburg
https://all.accor.com
Tel: 040 / 2714346 - 20
E-Maik:
Google-Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uAEZkUgyWEdHoiMt6
EZ: 146,00 €
DZ: 180,00€ (for single use)
incl. breakfast
Please book using the reference ‘ILIAS Conference’ via the linked booking form sent to the email address above.
Holiday Inn - the niu Keg
Brauhausstraße 44
22041 Hamburg
https://ihg.com
Tel: 040 / 7407740 - 09
Google-Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYT8VNRo18xfxHwUA
EZ: 148,00 €
DZ: 177,00€ (for single use)
incl. breakfast
Please book using this direct link for booking or the following QR code: 
Hamburg, my Pearl

Hamburg is one of Europe's most important cities: lively, cosmopolitan, green and characterised by water. In addition to the conference, the city offers numerous opportunities for a longer stay.
A small selection of sights and highlights:
- Elbphilharmonie – modern landmark and concert hall with viewing platform
- Speicherstadt & Kontorhausviertel – historic warehouse complex
- Binnenalster and Außenalster – centrally located lakes and parks
- Landungsbrücken – historic harbour area on the waterfront
- Reeperbahn & St. Pauli – famous entertainment and nightlife district
- Museen & culture – Kunsthalle, Deichtorhallen and many more
- Miniatur Wunderland, fish market, parks and more
- Further information at: https://www.hamburg.de/tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten
The ILIAS Conference 2026 is supported by:
Become a sponsor of the ILIAS conference!
Position your company within the context of 25 years of innovation in e-learning. Meet decision-makers, increase your visibility, and actively shape the future of digital education. More information on the sponsoring.









