European Schoolnet presents EmpowerED, an EU project conceived to set up a pan-European network and platform to facilitate exchange amongst policymakers, EdTech initiatives, organisations, and practitioners. The project maps the EdTech landscape in Europe to reflect the current state of play in the sector and provide insight into trends linked to new schooling models and innovative education solutions. During this session policymakers will discuss how they work with start-ups and SMEs. They will also address the constraints that educators' work within, so that EdTech organisations can understand how to effectively participate in a thriving EdTech ecosystem for better learning outcomes across the EU.