 Welcome to OE Global 2018. My name is Horwitz Führer and I'm the conference program chair. I'd like to invite you to review the tracks for the conference team, transforming education through open approaches and submit a proposal. We are featuring four formats, a presentation, an action lab, a panel and a poster. Additionally, proposals may be considered for a special issue of open practices. We will be reviewing your proposal on originality, on addressing significant issues, engaging and communicating a clear and relevant message. The submission deadline is on 23 October and we will announce accepted proposals on 1 December. We look forward to reviewing your proposal.