Bett UK

21-23 January 2026

Bett Brasil

5-8 May 2026

Bett Asia

30 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2026

2026 Agenda

2026 AGENDA

Explore the world-class speakers and sessions taking place at Bett UK 2026. Our selection of special guests have been carefully curated to inspire, engage and educate across the key topics in education and technology. 
Tech User Labs

Registration opens 5th January 2026

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Please note these are now happening on the Showfloor and in the ICC suites.

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 3: Dive into hands-on coding with VEX robots to bring AI concepts alive and spark real-world problem-solving in any classroom.
    In collaboration with VEX Robotics
    • Wellbeing
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 1: How Aberdeen City Council made safeguarding part of its culture with Lightspeed tools for visibility, AI control, and student protection.
    In collaboration with Lightspeed Systems
    • Assessment
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 1: Transform your quizzes with copilot and auto-marking. 
    In collaboration with Cloud Box Design
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Discover how free AI tools can engage learners, boost knowledge, and empower teachers and students to shape meaningful AI use.
    In collaboration with Digit<all>
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Explore EPI’s insights on EdTech in MATs—strategic decisions, inclusion, and policy for greater impact.
    In collaboration with Sync. 
    • Innovation
    • Curriculum
    • Wellbeing
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 1: Explore Kahoot!’s research-backed tools to boost engagement, deepen understanding and improve learning outcomes across schools and higher education.
    In collaboration with Kahoot!
    • Student Friendly
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Create podcasts in GarageBand and enhance them with vocal effects, jingles, and smart automation for engaging classroom learning.
    In collaboration with Albion 
    • Skills & Careers
    • Sustainability
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Learn how to deliver the Coding for Climate Action scheme using micro:bits to build real-world early warning systems while exploring sensors, radio features, and the new micro:bit AI tool.
    In collaboration with Digit<all>
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 2: Equip students for an AI-driven future with hands-on activities and real-world AI literacy teaching tools.
The Arena

Flagship theatre for thought leadership, policy, and inspiring keynotes.

    • Skills & Careers
    • Wellbeing
    The Arena
    Experience the fun of tasking first-hand and discover how it builds confidence and develops key life skills in young people.
  1. The Arena

    Welcome to the forty first edition of Bett with three days bursting with exciting innovators and inspiring educators. We all come to Bett with the same shared purpose, improving the education of our young people and working towards increasing opportunity and equity for all learners. 

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    The Arena
    In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Professor Hannah Fry, renowned mathematician and broadcaster, joins journalist and presenter Amol Rajan to unpick what this technological revolution means for education and the wider world.
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    • Pedagogy
    The Arena
    A fireside chat on Google & Khan’s collaboration to build & leverage AI to improve literacy, expand access & foster human interaction.
    In collaboration with Google 
    • Assessment
    • Governance
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    The Arena
    Sir Martyn Oliver joins Laura McInerney to reflect on the early impact of Ofsted’s new inspection framework, exploring how schools and colleges are adapting to greater transparency, strengthened accountability, and a renewed focus on inclusion.
    • Skills & Careers
    • Governance
    • AI
    The Arena
    AI in education is showing real, positive results today. Hear from school leaders, policymakers, and global experts bringing innovation to classrooms.
    In collaboration with Intel
    • Governance
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    The Arena
    Hear from a world-renowned expert on a new framework that uses systems thinking in AI integration to empower educators as architects of learning.
    In collaboration with Lenovo
    • Curriculum
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    The Arena
    Learn how Sparkli makes AI useful in class: combining multimodal AI, pedagogy, social design and gamification to craft engaging, personalised learning.
    In collaboration with Sparkli AI
Teaching & Learning Theatre

Showcasing best practice in pedagogy, technology, and school transformation.

    • Governance
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Join visionary education leaders as they share insights on shaping AI strategy, policy, and digital transformation in schools.

    In collaboration with Intel
    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Discover how everyday digital tools can transform learning into empowering, immersive, and equitable experiences for all. 
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Join BrainFreeze by Airia to explore how we can ensure safe AI learning spaces in schools.

    In collaboration with BrainFreeze by Airia
    • Assessment
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    How can we create well rounded students, avoid learned helplessness, and assess student understanding in the age of AI? 
    In collaboration with Goodnotes
    • Assessment
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Find out how the role of teachers is evolving towards becoming coaches and guides, and how AI opens space for fresh pedagogies.
    • Wellbeing
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    AI is reshaping how we safeguard students online. Learn what’s changing - and the practical steps you can take now to protect, detect, and empower.

    In collaboration with Smoothwall
    • Digital Citizenship
    • Curriculum
    • Wellbeing
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    How can schools, tech, and government collaborate to address online risks and develop solutions to safeguard pupils in today’s digital world?

    • Curriculum
    • AI
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Find out how your school or youth group can join AI Awareness Day 2026 and help build future-ready learners through creative, ethical, and practical AI learning. 
    • Curriculum
    • AI
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Join us for informal networking drinks to connect with fellow educators and youth leaders and learn how to get involved in AI Awareness Day 2026.
Higher Education Theatre

Main stage for Higher Education leaders, academics, and sector innovation.

    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    Higher Education Theatre
    Addressing the challenges and inconsistencies of AI usage in Higher Education.
    • Leadership
    • Budget & Finance
    Higher Education Theatre
    Vivienne Stern speaks to Amol Rajan about balancing the transformation, funding, and the future of UK universities. 
    • Leadership
    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    Higher Education Theatre
    Bridge the skills gap: learn how academia–industry partnerships equip students with job-ready skills and boost graduate employability. 
    In collaboration with ServiceNow
Innovation Theatre

Discover emerging EdTech startups and global expansion opportunities.

    • Innovation
    Innovation Theatre

    Meet the young EdTech companies with big ideas to transform the future of education.

    • Sustainability
    • Budget & Finance
    • Digital Strategy
    Innovation Theatre
    Discover how Global EdTech Testbed Network members are engaging with schools to meaningfully pilot and evaluate EdTech at system-wide levels. 
  1. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  2. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
    • Assessment
    • Curriculum
    • Pedagogy
    Innovation Theatre
    A showcase of the latest EdTech trends and successes across Latin America. 
  3. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  4. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
    • Innovation
    Innovation Theatre
    Meet the young EdTech companies with big ideas to transform the future of education.
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Budget & Finance
    • Digital Strategy
    Innovation Theatre
    Explore innovative BYOD strategies that drive equitable, sustainable 1:1 learning through insights from school leaders and tech experts. 
SEND Theatre

Inclusive best practice for mainstream and special education settings.

    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    SEND Theatre

    See how playful, character-driven tools and AI can make literacy accessible, scalable, and engaging for every child. 

     

    In collaboration with Mrs Wordsmith
    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    What is the impact of an at-scale, pedagogy-first approach for young people with SEND? Come along to hear from school leaders and academic researchers.
    • SEND
    • Wellbeing
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Discover how accessibility fosters independence and how AT empowers students to take charge of their own learning, building confidence and lifelong success.
    In collaboration with ReadSpeaker
    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    A powerful and personal insight into how AAC transforms learning, communication, and inclusion for non-speaking autistic children in specialist education.
    • SEND
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    ShareTheBoard turns any writing surface into an inclusive, globally-accessible learning tool with no expensive hardware or changes to teaching methods.
    In collaboration with ShareTheBoard
    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Practical strategies and ideas for supporting students with SEND through assistive technology tools.
    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Discover how assistive technology empowers SEND learners by supporting pedagogy and promoting independent choice in the classroom.
    In collaboration with Crick Software
    • Curriculum
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Creative, inclusive project-based learning strategies empowering neurodiverse learners from primary to post-16, shared by leaders across mainstream, arts and SEND.
Live Classroom Theatre

Interactive sessions showcasing real classroom practice and collaborative debates.

    • SEND
    • Skills & Careers
    • Wellbeing
    Live Classroom Theatre
    This interactive cooking demonstration will showcase innovative adaptive cooking technology and demonstrate its practical application in fostering essential life skills.  
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Experts and leaders share how to maximise tech investment's positive impact, enhancing school development and successfully raising educational standards.
    • Interactive Debate
    • Governance
    • Wellbeing
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Your chance to join a panel with leading experts about absenteeism in schools.
Operational Transformation Theatre

Exploring leadership, governance, and strategies for operational excellence.

    • Data & Analytics
    • Operations
    • Budget & Finance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    Uniting education’s 5 pillars: culture, people, productivity, systems & data, and improvement.
    In collaboration with ISBL
    • Operations
    • Cybersecurity
    • Governance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    As leaders we rely on our IT Teams (or MSPs) to secure our systems, but what questions should we be asking them to assure ourselves and our Board.
    • Operations
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    How artificial intelligence is transforming operational management and service delivery in education.
    • Operations
    • Governance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    Discover how strong governance can elevate school operations, build trust, and sustain organisational excellence.
Tech in Action Theatre

Practical sessions exploring hardware and software, focusing on product features and their role in effective pedagogy.

  1. Tech in Action Theatre

    Join Lightspeed Systems in the Tech in Action Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.

     

    In collaboration with Lightspeed Systems
    • Operations
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Empowering educators with the skills and confidence to harness AI through the research-led, pedagogy-based AiEd Certified framework. 
    In collaboration with Sync
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech in Action Theatre

    Large-scale longitudinal research study shows how AI Tool deepens student critical thinking, reasoning, engagement, and creativity.

    In collaboration with Writer's Toolbox
    • Data & Analytics
    • Governance
    • Budget & Finance
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Discover how school leaders can build resilient financial strategies and use tech to budget for impact, not just survival.
    In collaboration with Iris Education
    • Cybersecurity
    • Curriculum
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Discover how Jamf helps schools create a unified, purposeful, and seamless ecosystem that supports every learner and educator.
    In collaboration with Jamf
    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    • STEM
    Tech in Action Theatre

    Explore how 3D modelling can transform curriculum and equip students with skills that prepare them for high-demand, technology-driven careers.

    In collaboration with Trimble
    • Digital Citizenship
    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Experts from academia and industry discuss the continued importance of embedding digital creativity across all departments to benefit all learners.
    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Discover how Digital School fuses AI personalization with gamified learning to transform engagement, inclusion, and classroom motivation.
    In collaboration with Digital School 
    • Digital Citizenship
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Tech in Action Theatre
    This talk explores how students can use creativity and critical thinking to move beyond giving commands and learn to use AI thoughtfully and effectively.
    In collaboration with MagicSchool 
    • SEND
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Empower every staff member with practical skills to provide effective and consistent SEND support.
    In collaboration with The National College 
Tech User Labs

Registration opens 5th January 2026

Find out more

Please note these are now happening on the Showfloor and in the ICC suites.

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 3: Hands-on workshop using VEX GO to teach coding, creativity and problem-solving through an engineering design challenge.
    In collaboration with VEX Robotics
    • Cybersecurity
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech User Labs
    ICC Capital Suite 1: Explore how SalamanderSoft powers MAT and LA digital strategies with automation in Microsoft 365—simplifying complexity, harmonising estates, and enabling scalable transformation.
    In collaboration with SalamanderSoft
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 2: Join Martin Bailey for a hands-on session showcasing simple, powerful tech tools that spark creativity, amplify pupil voice, and make learning inclusive and engaging for all.
    • Leadership
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech User Labs

    Showfloor 1: Learn evidence-informed strategies to align professional learning with priorities, boost staff performance and drive lasting school improvement. 

    In collaboration with The National College 
The Arena

Flagship theatre for thought leadership, policy, and inspiring keynotes.

    • Wellbeing
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    The Arena
    Join this interactive session to see how the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare Curriculum is revolutionising literacy, language and engagement and hear from teachers already seeing remarkable results in their classrooms.
    • Wellbeing
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    The Arena
    Join best-selling Skandar author A. F. Steadman and The National Literacy Trust to explore the National Year of Reading 2026 and the ’Go All In!’ campaign to inspire a new generation of readers.
    • Digital Citizenship
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    The Arena

    Find out how to spot fake news and fake images in this fun interactive session, plus play along in a live version of the popular AI or Real quiz.

     

     

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    The Arena
    Explore what’s possible when you teach children to understand AI and empower them to engage with the technology shaping their world. 
    In collaboration with LEGO Education
    • Governance
    • Digital Strategy
    The Arena
    Sir Mark Grundy reflects on nearly three decades of educational innovation, exploring how to lead with purpose in an era of rapid technological change. In conversation with Mick Waters, he shares insights on sustaining transformation, nurturing curiosity, and using technology to empower people and raise standards for all.
    • Assessment
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    The Arena
    Move beyond questions of AI-assisted writing to build ethical, holistic learning experiences that prepare students for success in an AI-driven world.
    In collaboration with Turnitin
    • Digital Citizenship
    • Wellbeing
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    The Arena
    Exploring how schools are moving beyond phone bans to phone-free programmes that improve the engagement, learning and wellbeing of the whole school community.
    In collaboration with Yondr
    • Innovation
    The Arena

    Discover the future of learning! Join the GESAwards 2026 finals to celebrate the world’s top EdTech innovations and crown the winners of the year.

Teaching & Learning Theatre

Showcasing best practice in pedagogy, technology, and school transformation.

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Hear from teachers, partners, and ambassadors on how AI PCs with Intel's Skills for Innovation can build AI capabilities and bring AI to life in the classroom.

    In collaboration with Intel
    • SEND
    • Wellbeing
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Discover how Relational Inclusion fosters trauma-informed, compassionate schools where all children can thrive.

  1. Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Join Pencil Spaces in the Teaching & Learning Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.

     

    In collaboration with Pencil Spaces 
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Explore how to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, the quality of classroom resources and teaching in the wake of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. 
    In collaboration with Oak National Academy
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    What is the impact of an at-scale, pedagogy-first approach to the use of digital technology? Come along to hear from school leaders and academic researchers.
    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    • Pedagogy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    This Teachmeet brings a global twist, with educators from around the world who are eager to share their ideas, energy, and best practices.
Higher Education Theatre

Main stage for Higher Education leaders, academics, and sector innovation.

    • Gaming and esports
    • SEND
    • AI
    Higher Education Theatre
    How university students are driving innovation and social change through coding, gaming, and AI-based projects. 
    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    Higher Education Theatre
    AI skills are in demand. Learn how universities and industry are empowering students with essential AI literacy for success in tomorrow’s workforce success.
    In collaboration with Lenovo
    • Assessment
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Higher Education Theatre
    How formative assessments, timely feedback, and digital innovation can strengthen engagement, reduce workload, and create more meaningful learning experiences. 
    • Innovation
    • Governance
    • Digital Strategy
    Higher Education Theatre
    International perspectives on how universities can bridge policy, practice, and innovation.
    In collaboration with the International Centre for EdTech Impact
    • Leadership
    • Governance
    Higher Education Theatre
    An invitation-only networking event for leaders in EdTech.
    In collaboration with the International Centre for EdTech Impact
Innovation Theatre

Discover emerging EdTech startups and global expansion opportunities.

    • Innovation
    Innovation Theatre
    Meet the young EdTech companies with big ideas to transform the future of education.
    • Operations
    • Governance
    Innovation Theatre
    How shifting policies, US State-level decision-making, and strategic market entry approaches are redefining opportunities for EdTech innovators in the United States. 
  1. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  2. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
    • Gaming and esports
    • SEND
    • AI
    Innovation Theatre
    University students showcase their game-based learning tools for SEND learners. 
  3. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  4. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
    • Innovation
    Innovation Theatre
    Meet the young EdTech companies with big ideas to transform the future of education.
    • Assessment
    • Curriculum
    • Pedagogy
    Innovation Theatre
    How educators can use digital platforms to enhance formative assessment and increase student engagement in hybrid lessons.  
    • Skills & Careers
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Innovation Theatre
    Women in EdTech networking event.
    Hosted by the European EdTech Alliance and BESA
SEND Theatre

Inclusive best practice for mainstream and special education settings.

    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    SEND Theatre
    See how playful, character-driven tools and AI can make literacy accessible, scalable, and engaging for every child. 
    In collaboration with Mrs Wordsmith
    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Practical strategies and ideas for teaching literacy to students with complex learning, access and communication needs.
    • SEND
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre

    Find out how AI can simplify even the most complex parts of SEND support while keeping families engaged and empowered.

    In collaboration with Unowa
    • Leadership
    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre

    Ofsted’s Inclusive Education team discuss the renewed framework and its focus on Inclusion and SEND.

    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    This session will explore how Apple’s accessibility features can support a wide of range of SEND need in the classroom. 
    In collaboration with Albion
    • SEND
    • Skills & Careers
    SEND Theatre
    Exploring how assistive and accessible technology (ATech) can support SEND learners to achieve meaningful employment and independence.
    • SEND
    • Wellbeing
    • Student Friendly
    SEND Theatre
    Discover how Auri, the Auracast™ solution, enables inclusive audio access for all students to support better learning in every environment.
    In collaboration with Ampetronic
    • Gaming and esports
    • SEND
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    SEND Theatre
    Discover how gaming and esports can transform learning for SEND and neurodiverse students, building confidence, inclusion, and engagement.
Live Classroom Theatre

Interactive sessions showcasing real classroom practice and collaborative debates.

    • Assessment
    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    This showcase lesson will provide a firsthand look at how a 1:1 Chromebook programme can transform maths education.
    • Digital Citizenship
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Learn how schools in Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands are developing digital media literacy approaches. 
    • Assessment
    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Explore how EdTech tools bring geography to life in a real-time year 5 (8/9 year olds) primary Geography lesson. 
    • Interactive Debate
    • Governance
    • AI
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Your chance to join a panel with leading experts about how students are using generative AI.
Operational Transformation Theatre

Exploring leadership, governance, and strategies for operational excellence.

    • Data & Analytics
    • Operations
    • AI
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    Gain insights from ISBL on GBS, process mapping, and automation to streamline MAT operations and boost savings. 
    In collaboration with ISBL 
    • Operations
    • Wellbeing
    • AI
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    How AI and automated workflows can cut workload and transform work in schools - with examples from Arbor’s community of 11,000 schools and trusts.
    In collaboration with Arbor
    • Operations
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    How Lift Schools is using AI and data to transform operations, improve efficiency, and shape the future of trust leadership.
    • Operations
    • SEND
    • Governance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    Delivering a high-impact, sustainable SEND strategy across a Multi-Academy Trust requires more than good intentions, it demands operational transformation.
Tech in Action Theatre

Practical sessions exploring hardware and software, focusing on product features and their role in effective pedagogy.

    • Governance
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Explore how schools can govern AI safely, identifying key roles, responsibilities, and frameworks for ethical, effective implementation.
    In collaboration with The National College 
  1. Tech in Action Theatre
    Join Albion in the Tech in Action Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.
    In collaboration with Albion 
  2. Tech in Action Theatre
    Join Lightspeed Systems in the Tech in Action Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.
    In collaboration with Lightspeed Systems
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Learn, play and interact together – anywhere. VIVERSE Immersive Collaboration connects students, remote or onsite, to discover and build in 3D spaces.
    In collaboration with HTC
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Discover how AB Studios empowers educators with AI-driven tools and story-driven video lessons to deliver engaging, consistent learning beyond the school day.
    In collaboration with AB Studios
Tech User Labs

Registration opens 5th January 2026

Find out more

Please note these are now happening on the Showfloor and in the ICC suites.

    • Assessment
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Learn to deliver interactive lessons offline using AI, robotics and digital tools in low-connectivity classrooms.
    In collaboration with TOMi.digital
    • Digital Citizenship
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Explore practical ways to use generative AI tools like Google NotebookLM, Claude and Copilot safely and effectively for planning, teaching, and learning, and discover strategies to make AI a true ‘cybernetic classmate’ in education.
    • Digital Citizenship
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    Tech User Labs
    Showfloor 1: Learn how to demystify predictive AI and create a Scratch project using Machine Learning for Kids and Luigi’s Mansion.
The Arena

Flagship theatre for thought leadership, policy, and inspiring keynotes.

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    The Arena
    This panel discussion will explore case studies of global organisations using AI to accelerate education access and opportunity.
    In collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Innovation
    • Student Friendly
    The Arena
    Join the wonderful student judges to find out this years Kids Judge Bett winners. 
    In collaboration with BESA
Teaching & Learning Theatre

Showcasing best practice in pedagogy, technology, and school transformation.

    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Explore how education, industry, and government can co-create inclusive, tech-ready opportunities beyond the classroom.

    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre

    Choosing and launching new technology is challenging. Learn how you can improve the process from experts across the EdTech implementation lifecycle.

    In collaboration with Cooley LLP
    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Teaching & Learning Theatre
    Discover why Digital Fitness is the new must-have skill for educators in an AI-driven world - and how school leaders can build resilient, future-ready teams. 
Higher Education Theatre

Main stage for Higher Education leaders, academics, and sector innovation.

    • Innovation
    • Wellbeing
    • Student Friendly
    Higher Education Theatre
    How virtual reality (VR) technology and object-based learning (OBR) can bring students back to campus.
    • Operations
    • AI
    • Digital Strategy
    Higher Education Theatre
    Discover how AI chatbots streamline IT and enrolment support for staff and students. 
    In collaboration with UCISA
Innovation Theatre

Discover emerging EdTech startups and global expansion opportunities.

    • Innovation
    Innovation Theatre
    Meet the young EdTech companies with big ideas to transform the future of education.
  1. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  2. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
    • Sustainability
    • Governance
    • Budget & Finance
    Innovation Theatre
    Discover how EdTech innovation sustains learning during crises.
  3. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
  4. Innovation Theatre
    Educators! Are you bogged down by endless admin, complex integrations, and compliance worries?
    In collaboration with Wonde
SEND Theatre

Inclusive best practice for mainstream and special education settings.

    • SEND
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    SEND Theatre
    See how playful, character-driven tools and AI can make literacy accessible, scalable, and engaging for every child. 
    In collaboration with Mrs Wordsmith
Live Classroom Theatre

Interactive sessions showcasing real classroom practice and collaborative debates.

    • Pedagogy
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Digital Strategy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Explore how Ribblesdale students use a range of tools blended with traditional teaching to boost learning and enhance engagement.
    • Skills & Careers
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    This session will equip leaders with a strategic blueprint to navigate the constant change of AI, focusing on safe use, leadership, and practical applications in schools.
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Learn to redevelop your teaching wheel, not reinvent it, with actionable strategies for embedding metacognition alongside AI use.
    • Interactive Debate
    • Curriculum
    • Skills & Careers
    Live Classroom Theatre
    Your chance to join a panel with leading experts about the announced changes to the UK curriculum.
Operational Transformation Theatre

Exploring leadership, governance, and strategies for operational excellence.

  1. Operational Transformation Theatre
    Join ISBL in the Operational Transformation Theatre to explore their latest insights into school business leadership and driving excellence across education.
    In collaboration with ISBL
    • Operations
    • Governance
    • Budget & Finance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    Discover how LEO Academy Trust translated its ambitious digital vision into reality through key operational, financial, and governance decisions.
    • Operations
    • Sustainability
    • Budget & Finance
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    This session looks at how smarter commercial strategies can boost revenue and strengthen school sustainability. 
    • Operations
    • Skills & Careers
    • Wellbeing
    Operational Transformation Theatre
    This session will explore how effective leadership and culture can inspire teams, boost morale, and strengthen retention. 
Tech in Action Theatre

Practical sessions exploring hardware and software, focusing on product features and their role in effective pedagogy.

    • Assessment
    • Sustainability
    • Budget & Finance
    Tech in Action Theatre
    See how open source and open standards power equitable, scalable digital assessment, driving open possibilities for access and innovation.
    In collaboration with TaoTesting 
    • Skills & Careers
    • AI
    • Student Friendly
    Tech in Action Theatre
    How AI-driven hyper-personalization is transforming English language teaching and enabling scalable, high-impact learning for every student.
    In collaboration with ELSA Corp 
  1. Tech in Action Theatre
    Join Albion in the Tech in Action Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.
    In collaboration with Albion 
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    • Digital Strategy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Discover how Oak National Academy’s brand new, teacher-made resources are being supercharged by free, safe AI to make curriculum design and lesson planning faster, smarter, and higher quality for every school.
    In collaboration with Oak National Academy  
    • Cybersecurity
    Tech in Action Theatre
    Weak passwords drain IT, fuel risk, and steal learning time. Learn how to reclaim time, boost efficiency, and protect digital identities.
    In collaboration with Clever Inc. 
  2. Tech in Action Theatre
    Join CommScope in the Tech in Action Theatre to hear more about their latest EdTech innovations.
    In collaboration with CommScope
    • Wellbeing
    • AI
    • Pedagogy
    Tech in Action Theatre
    AI promises liberation from teacher workload, but global research and our own experiences at RGS Worcester reveal a subtler truth.

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