Dear European Learning Innovators,

*Paper Submission - Deadline Extension*
Having considered the numerous requests from authors who wish to work more on their paper, the online submission will remain open *until 31 January*.

The 2009 EDEN Annual Conference <http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=410> in Gdansk will focus on the significance and impact of *learning innovation* in Europe.

<http://create2009.europa.eu/>
In the European Year of Creativity and Innovation

*What did you invent for tomorrow?*

We invite you to join EDEN in Gdansk, the *"Hub of E-learning Innovation"* in June 2009, to make the EDEN Conference once again the leading showcase of progressive ideas and inventions, which may develop into valuable innovations.

   * Come and share: *what did you invent for tomorrow?*
   * Ask speakers and colleagues about what you consider important that needs to be invented and implemented in technology enabled learning environments!
   * Learn about *trends in innovation* and creativity for education!
   * Exploit the unique networking, partnership building and collaboration opportunities!

For details on how to submit contributions to the conference please visit this link <http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=438>.

*We look forward to receive contributions (including paper proposals, workshop ideas, posters and short demonstrations) by 31 January 2009. *Please use the on-line form <http://www.eden-online.org/online/gdansk/submit/login.php>.

*Gdansk, the Conference Venue*
Gdansk <http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=432>, the capital of the "Pomerania"region is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland and also in Northern-Europe. One of the *most attractive Hansa cities*, Gdansk enjoys the combination of beauty of landscape, architecture and history, as well as being a busy seaport, a centre of science, education and culture.

The Patron of the EDEN 2009 Conference is: *Lech Walesa*, former President of the Republic of Poland, the famous Gdansk citizen, Nobel Peace Prize holder.

The new *Gdansk Music and Congress Centre* and the next door *Polish Maritime Museum* with picturesque architecture, in the heart of the Old Town will host the EDEN 2009 Conference.

Gdansk has direct flight connections <http://www.airport.gdansk.pl/> with over 25 European airports. Ferry or railway connections from Copenhagen and Stockholm may also be used.