What Online Educa Berlin does

Online Educa Berlin (OEB), legally organised as OEB Learning Technologies Europe GmbH, operates the annual global cross-sector conference and exhibition on digital learning and training, held each December in Berlin (the 2026 edition is the 31st). The core product is the December conference itself, complemented by 120+ sessions spanning keynotes, debates, workshops, masterclasses, learning cafés, and boardroom dialogues, and a parallel exhibition hosting EdTech solution providers. The event attracted over 2,000 participants from 70+ countries in its most recent disclosed edition, drawing attendees from higher education institutions (Utrecht University, Monash University, Arizona State University, University of Kansas), corporates (Deutsche Post DHL, MCI Group, Ipsos), multilateral bodies (UNESCO), and government. The company is privately held and operates as a subsidiary of CloserStill Media, a global events conglomerate.

Supporting products extend the brand year-round: the OEB Insights news portal publishes articles on technology-supported learning; the OEBcast webinar series delivers live and recorded sessions on EdTech trends; and the MyOEB App, powered by Swapcard, provides digital event infrastructure for agenda, session, and attendee engagement. A video archive from 2006 to present captures content across editions. A 30 Under 30 programme subsidises access for young professionals and researchers, functioning as a community pipeline. Distribution and audience development rely on a network of more than 15 global educational association partners across Europe, North America, and Scandinavia.

Revenue is generated primarily through conference registration fees, exhibition booth rentals, and multi-tier sponsorship packages (Gold, Silver, Conference), supplemented by pre-conference workshops, masterclasses, and the MyOEB App. Named Gold sponsors include Mentimeter and Wooclap; Silver sponsors include Learnwise.ai and Open LMS; Conference sponsors include speexx and Streaming Valley. The 2026 conference theme, "Sovereign Learning: Trust, Agency & the Education Reset," positions the event as a leading European forum on AI governance, assessment reform, and capability development in education and workplace learning.

Name

Online Educa Berlin

Legal name

OEB Learning Technologies Europe GmbH

Website

https://oeb.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Online Educa Berlin (OEB) is a Berlin-based conference and exhibition organiser that runs the annual global cross-sector conference on digital learning, drawing 2,000+ participants from 70+ countries across education, business, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Conference Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Educational technology conference
• Professional development events
• Digital learning training
• EdTech exhibition services
• Workforce learning summit

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registrations for the annual OEB conference and exhibition. The event offers various registration tiers including early bird discounts and standard rates. Participants include educators, policymakers, business leaders, and innovators from over 70 countries.
2. Exhibition and Sponsorship: Revenue from exhibition booth rentals and sponsorship packages including Gold, Silver, and Conference sponsor tiers. Sponsors include EdTech companies such as Mentimeter, Wooclap, Learnwise.ai, Open LMS, speexx, and Streaming Valley.
3. Pre-Conference Workshops and Masterclasses: Additional revenue streams from intensive pre-conference workshops and expert-led masterclass sessions offered at premium rates alongside the main conference programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OEB operates the annual Online Educa Berlin conference and exhibition on technology-supported learning and training, held each December in Berlin and attracting 2,000+ participants from 70+ countries across education, business, government, and civil society. The core product includes 120+ sessions in diverse formats (plenary keynotes, annual debate, spotlight stage, panels, workshops, masterclasses, learning cafes) organized around ten thematic tracks, complemented by a parallel exhibition of EdTech solutions.

Product overview

OEB (Online Educa Berlin) is an annual global conference and exhibition on digital learning and training, organized by OEB Learning Technologies Europe GmbH. The core offering is the conference event itself, which features a diverse programme of sessions across multiple formats (Plenary Keynotes, Annual Debate, Spotlight Stage, Panels, Workshops, Masterclasses, Learning Cafes, and more) organized around thematic subthemes addressing technology-enhanced learning, AI in education, workforce transformation, and related topics. Supporting products include the OEBcast webinar series for ongoing industry content, the OEB Insights news portal for disseminating information about digital learning, the MyOEB App for conference navigation, and the 30 Under 30 programme for emerging professionals. The OEB Exhibition showcases EdTech innovations alongside the conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEB Conference and Exhibition Annual global conference and exhibition on technology-supported learning and training, bringing together over 2,000 participants from 70+ countries across education, business, government, and civil society. Features 120+ sessions and an exhibition of EdTech solutions.
• OEB Conference Programme The structured programme of the annual OEB conference, spanning plenary keynotes, an annual debate, spotlight stage sessions, presentation and discussion panels, live podcasts, pre-conference workshops, masterclasses, how-tos, learning cafes, boardroom dialogues, tandem talks, and learning battle sessions organized around ten thematic subthemes.
• OEB Exhibition International exhibition running alongside the annual OEB conference, showcasing learning technologies, EdTech innovations, and digital solutions from global providers to connect participants with product and solution vendors.
• OEBcast Year-round webinar series bringing the latest news, views, trends, and solutions from technology-supported learning and training to the OEB community, with subscribers receiving recordings and handouts after each broadcast.
• OEB Insights Year-round digital news portal publishing articles, interviews, and industry insights on digital learning and training, serving as a hub for the multinational community of practice in technology-supported education.
• MyOEB App Mobile application for OEB conference participants providing agenda, session details, and attendee networking functionality, powered by Swapcard.
• 30 Under 30 Programme Annual programme selecting young professionals and researchers under 30 for subsidized conference access, providing mentorship, visibility, and contribution opportunities within the OEB community.

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor, flagship and supporting.

• ALT (Association for Learning Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based professional association for Learning Technology, serving as a partner organization for OEB to promote cross-border knowledge exchange in the field of educational technology.
• BIBB - Federal Institute for Vocational Education and TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman federal institute for vocational education and training, collaborating with OEB on matters related to vocational learning and digital skills development.
• EADL - European Association for Distance LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association promoting distance learning development, partnering with OEB to advance dialogue on digital learning across Europe.
• EADTU - European Association of Distance Teaching UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association of distance teaching universities, collaborating with OEB on open, flexible and online learning initiatives.
• EARLI - European Association for Research on Learning and InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research association focused on learning and instruction, partnering with OEB to bring research perspectives to the conference programme.
• EDEN - European Distance and E-Learning NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network promoting distance and e-learning, working with OEB to advance the field across education and training sectors.
• EdTech FranceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench EdTech industry association representing and promoting French educational technology companies internationally through OEB partnership.
• IELA - International E-Learning AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association promoting e-learning development globally, partnering with OEB to advance cross-border collaboration in digital learning.
• ICoBC - International Council on Badges and CredentialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on digital credentials and badges, partnering with OEB on topics related to micro-credentials and alternative credentialing.
• Fundacja EdTech PolandregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish EdTech foundation promoting educational technology innovation in Poland, collaborating with OEB for Eastern European perspectives.
• Fleksibel Utdanning (Norway)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian organization for flexible education, partnering with OEB to contribute Nordic perspectives on digital learning.
• FLUID - Foreningen for Fleksibel Uddannelse i DanmarkregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish association for flexible education, partnering with OEB to bring Danish and Scandinavian perspectives to the conference.
• NpulsregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch organization for digital learning in higher education, partnering with OEB to contribute Dutch expertise on educational technology.
• SurfregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch organization for IT in education and research, partnering with OEB to share expertise on educational technology infrastructure.
• Lufthansa GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial airline partner for OEB events, providing travel arrangements and potentially discounted travel for conference participants.
• Deutsche BahnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman railway providing travel information and potentially discounted rail travel for OEB conference attendees arriving in Berlin.
• MentimeterflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of OEB, providing interactive presentation software used during conference sessions. Mentimeter is a Swedish company specializing in real-time interactive presentations and polling.
• WooclapflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of OEB, providing interactive learning platform for audience engagement during conference sessions.
• Learnwise.aicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of OEB, providing AI-powered learning platform solutions for the education sector.
• Open LMScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of OEB, providing open-source learning management system solutions.
• speexxsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor of OEB, providing language learning and corporate training solutions.
• Streaming ValleysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor of OEB, providing video streaming and media services for the event.
• BildungsklicksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman education news portal serving as a media partner for OEB, providing press coverage and newsletter promotion.
• Checkpoint eLearningsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnereLearning industry news portal serving as a media partner for OEB, providing editorial coverage of the conference.
• DidactasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman education media publication serving as a media partner for OEB.
• Digital Business MagazinesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman digital business media outlet serving as a media partner for OEB.
• eLearning.nlsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch e-learning news portal serving as a media partner for OEB.
• Neues LernensupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman publication focused on new approaches to learning, serving as a media partner for OEB.
• CloserStill MediaflagshipOthersOEB Learning Technologies Europe GmbH is part of the CloserStill Media Group, which organizes the OEB conference and related events. CloserStill Media is a global events company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• eLearning Africa: Annual pan-African conference on ICT for development, education, and training. Comparable in format and EdTech focus to OEB but serves a regional (African) audience rather than OEB's global cross-sector footprint.

Emerging players

• EdTechX Europe: European summit and exhibition for education technology investors, operators, and innovators. Overlaps with OEB on the EdTech exhibition/sponsorship audience but skewed toward investment and growth-stage dealmaking rather than OEB's cross-sector practitioner focus.
• FOSDEM Education Devroom / Open Education Global Conference: Open Education Global is an annual conference on open education, OER, and open pedagogy. Comparable to OEB on digital learning themes and international audience but with a narrower focus on openness and OER rather than full cross-sector EdTech coverage.

Direct peers

• DevLearn Conference & Expo: The Learning Guild's flagship US conference for e-learning and learning technology professionals, covering instructional design, emerging tech, and L&D. Directly comparable to OEB in format and audience, but regionally focused on North America.
• European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL): Annual European academic conference on e-learning research and practice, organized by Academic Conferences International. Comparable to OEB on European digital-learning focus, though more academically oriented and smaller in scale.
• ATD International Conference & Exposition: Flagship annual conference of the Association for Talent Development, focused on workplace learning, talent development, and L&D. Comparable to OEB's corporate L&D audience but with a US-centric base.
• ISTE Conference & Expo: Major US/global conference for educators and EdTech innovators, hosted annually by the International Society for Technology in Education. Comparable as a large-scale EdTech conference and exhibition with cross-sector stakeholder participation, though anchored in K–12 education rather than OEB's cross-sector framing.
• EDUCAUSE Annual Conference: Premier US higher-education IT and EdTech conference, drawing thousands of academic technology leaders annually. Comparable to OEB in scope (digital learning strategy, governance, infrastructure) but focused on the US higher-ed segment.

Broad incumbents

• Learning Technologies Conference: UK-based flagship conference on workplace learning and L&D technology, organized by CloserStill Media with Donald H Taylor as Conference Chair (who also sits on OEB's Global Council). Operates in the same digital-learning conference category but focuses more narrowly on corporate L&D versus OEB's cross-sector remit.
• BETT (British Educational Training and Technology) Show: One of the world's largest education technology exhibitions, held annually in London and covering EdTech products, services, and policy for the global education sector. Overlaps with OEB on exhibition and EdTech vendor audiences, though heavily K–12 oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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