The main theme of the Symposium is "lifelong open & flexible learning in the globalized world ". The scope of the Symposium includes, but is not limited to 4 mainstreaming topics as they relate to open and distance learning, globalization, and lifelong learning:

• The Design of Open & Distance Learning
• The Management of Open & Distance Learning Programs and Policies
• The Impact of Contemporary and Emerging Media on Open & Distance Learning
• The Evaluation and Research in Open & Distance Learning