The Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF) is a recurring international conference organized by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in collaboration with host institutions across the Commonwealth. This event is regarded as a key forum for open and distance learning experts
Established in 1999, the forum aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, educators, and practitioners to promote open and distance learning (ODL) as a means of advancing sustainable development and educational access. Held every two or three years, the PCF serves as a platform for sharing innovations, research, and best practices in education across Commonwealth nations.
Pan-Commonwealth Forum (PCF) history + Previous Forum Locations Number Location DatesFirst PCF Forum Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam1–5 March 1999Second PCF Forum Durban, South Africa29 July to 2 August 2002Third PCF Forum Dunedin, New Zealand4–8 July 2004Fourth PCF Forum Ocho Rios, Jamaica30 October – 3 November, 2006Fifth PCF Forum London, UK13–17 July 2008Sixth PCF Forum Kochi, India 24–28 November 2010Seventh PCF Forum Abuja, Nigeria 2–6 December 2013Eighth PCF Forum Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 27–30 November 2016Ninth PCF Forum Edinburgh, Scotland 9–12 September 2019Tenth PCF Forum Calgary, Canada 14–16 September 2022Eleventh PCF Forum Gaberone, Botswana 10–12 September 2025
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