Early bird registration to the 4th International Lifelong Learning Conference is now open.

The Conference and workshops will be held June 13 to 16 at Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Queensland.

The theme for the Conference is 'Pathways, Pedagogy and Partnerships'.

Presenters and authors have been invited to address a number of sub-themes including: the relevance of generic skills; information literacy; social justice; equity and access; commodification; massification; transitions; and recognised prior learning.

The Keynote speakers bring to the Conference a range of national, international and industry experiences in lifelong learning.

They are:.

Professor Diana Laurillard, Chair of Learning with Digital Technologies at the London Knowledge Lab, part of the Institute of Education, University of London.

Associate Professor Andri Grace, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Professor Michael Dureau, Executive Director, Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering.

Associate Professor Peter Kell, Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong.

For more information regarding the conference visit the website http://lifelonglearning.cqu.edu.au/2006/index.htm or contact Graham Black Director, Division of Library Services and Chair 2006 Lifelong Learning Conference on 4930 9435.