CALL FOR SPEAKERS BETT UK 2027

Bett UK brings together educators, school and trust leaders, digital specialists, policymakers and industry innovators to explore what’s now and next in the world of education and technology.

We are seeking outstanding educators with proven impact to step onto the Bett stage. This is a global platform for pioneering voices, thought leadership, evidence-led practice and transformative classroom innovation. If your work sets a benchmark for excellence, apply to be considered for our curated 2027 programme.

Who Should Submit

We welcome proposals from:

Teachers and classroom practitioners
School, trust and MAT leaders
FE and HE leaders
SEND, inclusion and wellbeing specialists
Policymakers and system leaders
Researchers with practical, applied insights
Industry experts where content is evidence-based and non-promotional

Before You Submit (Important)

This Call for Speakers is for editorial content proposals only.

If you are a commercial organisation wishing to:

Pitch a product
Request a speaking slot for promotional purposes
Enquire about sponsorship or exhibiting

Please contact the Bett Sales team directly via EXHIBITOR@bettshow.com.

Submissions that are primarily promotional will not be considered.

What We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in sessions that are:

Practical and actionable - tools, frameworks or case studies attendees can use immediately
Evidence-informed - grounded in experience, data or measured impact
Strategic - addressing whole-school or system-level challenges
Audience-first - designed for educators, not sales pitches

Topics we’d love to see more of:

Alongside AI, we are keen to encourage greater variety, including:

Creating or embedding a digital strategy
Improving assessment and feedback
Sustainability in education and EdTech
Inclusion, SEND and accessibility
Workload reduction and operational efficiency
Student wellbeing and engagement
Leadership, governance and change management

Session Formats

30-minute sessions
45-minute workshops
Panels / fireside chats
Interactive clinics or Tech User Labs
Leadership roundtables
Student voice panels

What You’ll Need to Submit

About You

Full name
Job title
Organisation / institution
Email address (primary contact)

Please indicate if you are submitting for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

Professional Headshot

Upload a recent, high-resolution image that we may use on the Bett website and programme.

Image guidance:

JPEG or PNG
High resolution (minimum 1MB recommended)
Head and shoulders only
Neutral background preferred
Image must be of you alone

Speaker Biography

Short bio (max 150 words)

A concise professional biography highlighting your expertise and relevance to the proposed session.

Session Proposal

Proposed session title
Session description
What problem are you addressing, what will attendees learn, and why does this matter now?
Three key takeaways
Clear learning outcomes for attendees.
Target audience
(e.g. classroom teachers, school leaders, SEND practitioners, FE/HE leaders, IT or digital leads, governors, policymakers)

Supporting Information (Optional but Helpful)

Website and/or social media handles
Links to previous speaking engagements, articles, podcasts or published work (if available)

This helps us assess experience and suitability but is not mandatory.

Accessibility & Additional Notes (Optional)

Please let us know about any accessibility requirements or anything else we should be aware of when reviewing your submission.

Commercial Interest (Optional)

Bett works with organisations across sponsorship, exhibiting and attendance opportunities.

Please indicate if you or your organisation would like to be contacted about:

☐ Sponsoring Bett UK
☐ Exhibiting at Bett UK
☐ Attending Bett UK as a delegate
☐ None of the above

Selecting any of the above will not influence the editorial review of your proposal.

Review Process & Next Steps

All submissions are reviewed by the Bett Content Team with support from the Bett Advisory Board.

If your proposal is shortlisted, a member of the team will be in touch to discuss next steps, including format, scheduling and speaker preparation.

First Look deadline: 31 March 2026

Disclaimer: Submitting a proposal does not guarantee selection. Bett reserves the right to edit session titles and descriptions for clarity and consistency.