Bett UK in 2027

Bett UK is an international education technology exhibition and conference for educators, education leaders, technology providers and other professionals working across schools, higher education and learning. The next edition is scheduled for 20–22 January 2027 at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, England. The event combines an exhibition of education technology with a multi-theatre programme for professional learning and discussion.

Use Bett UK to investigate a defined education challenge rather than trying to see every product or session. You can compare tools for teaching and learning, explore equipment and management solutions, and consider how digital systems fit institutional needs. The programme and exhibitor directory provide starting points for building a focused visit plan.

Why Bett UK matters to education technology

Compare products in a professional setting

The exhibition gives visitors a place to examine education technology products and speak with solution providers. Bett’s published visitor information groups the offer around equipment and hardware, teaching and learning technology, and management solutions. That breadth can help educators and institutional teams compare tools against a shared requirement, such as classroom use, implementation effort, accessibility or compatibility with existing systems.

Connect product decisions with professional learning

Bett pairs an exhibition with an agenda of sessions across education topics. The 2027 agenda includes leadership, systems and policy, innovation, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, assessment, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, SEND and inclusion, data and analytics, governance, operations, pedagogy and STEM. The organiser states that 2027 content is CPD-accredited, with certificates available to attendees on site. Visitors can use sessions to bring context to product discussions and identify questions for their institution.

Understand the scale of the previous edition

The latest published figures on the official event website are for 2026. Bett UK states that the edition welcomed over 37,000 members of the global education community, including 14,000 education decision-makers, and had 700+ exhibiting companies and representation from 130 countries. These are 2026 figures, not a forecast of 2027 attendance. They indicate the event’s international reach and the range of professional viewpoints visitors may encounter.

Who should visit Bett UK?

Bett UK is most useful when you arrive with a professional question: a learning need to address, a technology decision to investigate, or a product range to assess. The visitor groups below reflect the organiser’s stated audiences and the event’s published format.

Educators, teachers and school leaders

If you teach, lead a school or support teaching practice, focus on tools that address a specific learning or operational need. Explore teaching and learning technology, then connect product conversations with agenda themes such as pedagogy, assessment, wellbeing, inclusion and STEM. Bring examples of the learners, subjects and settings you need to support. Ask how a product is used in practice, what staff training it requires, how accessibility is approached, and what evidence the provider can share. Agreeing on a small set of priorities before the visit can make comparisons more useful than collecting general product information.

Higher education professionals and institutional technology teams

Higher education staff, digital-learning teams and institutional decision-makers can use the exhibition to review tools for learning delivery and management, while sessions on AI, digital strategy, data and cybersecurity provide topics for wider discussion. Make a list of the systems or processes that a new solution would need to work alongside. At each stand, distinguish a product demonstration from information about integration, support, data handling and implementation. The published agenda includes a Higher Education Theatre and related content, helping this audience relate product research to institutional practice.

Technology buyers, procurement teams and education decision-makers

For buyers, the show can support early-stage market scanning and structured supplier comparison. Define the problem, the users affected, current system constraints and the evidence required for a decision. Ask providers the same core questions so answers can be compared consistently: intended use, deployment model, accessibility, data collected, security responsibilities and support arrangements. Bett’s 2026 figures include 14,000 education decision-makers; that is a previous-edition figure and does not guarantee that a specific buyer or supplier will be present in 2027.

Resellers, distributors and education technology providers

Resellers and distributors can review the range of solutions represented at Bett and consider which products complement their education portfolios. Solution providers can use the event to understand the concerns of educators and institutions, present products in context and explore potential commercial conversations. Prepare a clear description of the settings your solution serves, the customer problem it addresses, implementation requirements and the type of partner you are seeking. A useful outcome may be a qualified follow-up question or a clearer view of customer requirements, not necessarily a lead or agreement.

Government, policy, research and education organisations

People working in government, education policy, research and sector organisations can follow discussions about systems, policy, digital strategy, inclusion and AI in education. Use the programme topics to identify sessions relevant to current work, and compare the practical concerns raised by educators and technology providers. Record the source and context of claims made in conversations rather than treating a product demonstration as independent evidence.

What can you find at Bett UK?

The official visitor information highlights three broad areas: equipment and hardware, teaching and learning technology, and management solutions. The exhibitor directory is organised as a 2027 list, which visitors can use to identify companies and stands before arriving. These groups are useful for planning, but they do not replace checking each exhibitor’s current product details.

Equipment and hardware

Explore physical technology used in educational settings. If you are comparing equipment, assess how it fits the room, teaching activity and support model you have in mind. Note product specifications and ask what is required for installation, ongoing maintenance and accessibility. A short demonstration can help identify questions, but check technical documentation and suitability with your institution before making a purchasing decision.

Teaching and learning technology

This category connects directly with classroom practice, digital learning and educational experiences. Teachers and learning teams may compare tools for lesson delivery, student participation, assessment and learner support. Ask providers which age groups, subjects or settings their products are designed for, and how they support varied learning needs. Where a tool uses data or artificial intelligence, ask what data it processes and what controls are available to educators and institutions.

Management solutions

Management technologies can relate to systems and processes that support education organisations. Institutional teams should identify operational priorities before the visit and ask about integration, administration, permissions, reporting and the work required to deploy a solution. The 2027 agenda includes operations, governance, data and analytics, digital strategy and cybersecurity, allowing visitors to consider management products alongside implementation questions.

Programme themes and special features

The 2027 agenda lists sessions across leadership, systems and policy, innovation, wellbeing, sustainability, skills and careers, assessment, AI, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, SEND and inclusion, student-friendly practice, gaming and esports, budgets, curriculum, data, governance, operations, pedagogy and STEM. The agenda page identifies theatre locations and Tech User Labs. The visitor pages name TableTalks, Connect @ Bett, Kids Judge Bett, the Bett Awards and the SEND Village among the event’s features. Use the current programme to establish which activities are taking place, their format and whether they fit your objectives. Check session times and availability; named features do not imply every activity suits every visitor.

What makes Bett UK distinctive?

Bett brings an EdTech exhibition and an education-focused professional programme together in one visit. This combination lets visitors move between product discovery and discussion of the contexts in which products may be used. The 2027 agenda is published and spans technology questions such as AI and cybersecurity alongside education priorities including pedagogy, policy, wellbeing and inclusion. The organiser also describes its content as CPD-accredited. For educators and decision-makers, this makes it possible to join professional learning with practical technology evaluation.

The official site presents Bett as an international event. In 2026, it reported attendees from 130 countries and more than 37,000 members of the education community. Those figures describe the previous edition; they do not promise a particular attendee mix or scale for the next one.

What should you try to achieve at Bett UK?

Replace the vague goal “see what is new” with one or two outcomes that match your role. A focused objective helps you decide which exhibitors and sessions deserve your time.

If you are an educator or school leader

Example objective: identify two approaches to a defined teaching or learner-support challenge and note what evidence you still need. Select a subject, age group or classroom need. Compare products against the current way of working, and record implementation questions rather than relying only on a demonstration.

If you are a buyer or institutional technology lead

Example objective: shortlist a small number of solutions for a documented institutional requirement. Prepare your constraints, including system compatibility, data protection, accessibility, deployment and support. Record where providers give clear answers and where you need follow-up documentation.

If you are a reseller or solution provider

Example objective: identify relevant product or partner conversations and the next information needed to assess fit. Decide which customer segments and product areas matter to your business. Use conversations to learn about requirements and implementation considerations, without treating interest as a commitment.

How to prepare before Bett UK

1. Define the decision or question

Write down the education problem, opportunity or business question that makes the visit worthwhile. For an educator, this might concern engagement, assessment, accessibility or a curriculum area. For an institutional team, it may be a technology requirement, policy issue or operational process. For a supplier, define the products or partnership objectives you want to discuss.

2. Build a shortlist from the 2027 exhibitor directory

The official site provides a 2027 exhibitor list. Identify companies relevant to your priorities, then organise them into three groups: essential, useful if time allows, and exploratory. Check each exhibitor’s current description and stand details in the directory before travelling. The list is a planning tool, not an independent assessment of a product.

3. Match agenda sessions to your role

Review the published 2027 agenda and select sessions connected to your goals. Prioritise the questions you need answered, note overlapping sessions and leave time for the exhibition floor. Confirm the schedule again before attending because programme details can change.

4. Prepare consistent comparison questions

Use a shared set of questions when evaluating education technology. Adapt them to your institution and product category:

• Which learning, teaching or management need is this product designed to address?
• Which age groups, educational settings or users is it intended for?
• What data does it collect, and how can a school or institution control its use?
• What accessibility features and support for varied learner needs are available?
• What devices, networks, systems or integrations are required?
• What training, implementation work and ongoing support should a customer plan for?
• What evidence or documentation can the provider supply for a formal evaluation?
• How does the solution handle security, updates, retention and account management?
• For resellers, what partner requirements and customer-support responsibilities apply?

5. Plan the practical details

Bett UK lists its venue as ExCeL London and publishes visitor opening information. Check the current visitor and venue guidance for the schedule, entry arrangements, accessibility and transport information that applies to your visit. The exhibition floor opens at 09:00 on each show day. Keep registration details and your institutional visit plan accessible, and allow time for the sessions and stands you have prioritised.

How to make the most of the exhibition

Use the exhibitor list to navigate towards relevant suppliers, then compare like with like. A short record for each conversation can make post-event review more reliable:

• Company and product: identify the provider and solution accurately.
• Education need: record the specific problem or use case discussed.
• Evidence and fit: note what you observed, what documentation was offered and which users or settings are supported.
• Risks and requirements: capture data, accessibility, integration, security, training and support questions.
• Next action: specify what information, demonstration or internal review is needed.

Separate confirmed product facts from claims that still need checking. If a provider describes impact, ask what evidence supports the claim, how it was measured and whether the context resembles yours. This is especially important when assessing systems that process pupil, parent or staff data.

Keep enough time between sessions to move through the event and have useful conversations. A realistic shortlist is more valuable than trying to visit every stand. If a product is not a current priority, save the exhibitor details for later rather than letting an interesting demonstration displace a decision-critical meeting.

Plan your time at Bett UK

The event runs across three days, with a published programme and exhibition floor. The organiser’s visitor page states that the floor opens at 09:00 daily. It lists show closing times of 18:00 on Wednesday 20 January and Thursday 21 January, and 17:00 on Friday 22 January 2027. Build your day around confirmed session times and personal priorities, and recheck the official schedule before the event.

Before the show floor opens

Review the day’s agenda, confirm which sessions matter most and check your exhibitor shortlist. Keep flexible periods for product conversations or follow-up discussions. If attending with colleagues, agree how to divide sessions and stands, then compare notes at the end of the day.

During the day

Balance programme sessions with time to examine products. After each session, note one implication for your work and any question to take to a provider. At stands, ask for details related to your context rather than collecting general brochures. Leave space to revisit a promising solution after comparing it with alternatives.

At the end of each day

Review your notes while conversations are fresh. Mark which products merit further evaluation, which claims need independent evidence and which contacts require a specific follow-up. Adjust the next day’s plan based on what you learned.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The official 2027 agenda presents sessions across nine theatres, with topics including AI, policy, leadership, inclusion, cybersecurity, assessment, pedagogy, STEM and data. The agenda page features individual session listings, so check it for current titles, times, speakers and locations. Bett states that 2027 content is CPD-accredited and that attendees can download a certificate as evidence of professional learning and development on site.

The visitor pages also list Tech User Labs, TableTalks, Connect @ Bett, Kids Judge Bett, the Bett Awards and the SEND Village. Use the current programme to establish which of these are taking place, what their format is and whether they fit your objectives. General descriptions should not be treated as a guarantee of a particular session or activity.

How many days should you spend at Bett UK?

The 2027 edition spans three days. How much time you need depends on the number of agenda sessions, exhibitor conversations and professional objectives you have. Plan rather than decide solely by walking the floor.

One day

One day may suit visitors with a narrow objective, a short list of exhibitors and only a few priority sessions. Choose the most decision-relevant items first and leave realistic time for conversations. It is less suited to covering several unrelated subject areas.

Two days

Two days can give you more room to separate agenda sessions from product comparisons or to attend with a colleague and compare findings. Use one day to establish the landscape and the other to follow up with providers or topics that merit closer attention.

Three days

All three days may be useful if your work spans multiple areas of education technology, if you have a broad institutional brief or if you need to combine professional learning with supplier evaluation. Prioritise the agenda and exhibitor directory in advance.

If you have an education technology project

Bring a concise project brief when speaking with providers. Include the learning or operational problem, users affected, setting, current systems, accessibility requirements and decision process. If procurement is being considered, list the evidence your institution needs and questions for technical, safeguarding or data-protection colleagues.

Do not disclose confidential pupil, staff or institutional information during an initial conversation. Ask providers how they would demonstrate a solution using non-sensitive information, and request formal documentation through the appropriate institutional process. A demonstration can help clarify fit, but it is not a substitute for due diligence, procurement review or a structured pilot.

After Bett UK: turn notes into decisions

Review your notes soon after the event and group follow-ups by urgency and purpose:

• Immediate: request documentation or clarification needed for an active decision.
• Potential: retain products or contacts that may suit a future project or partnership.
• Market insight: record themes, requirements or product approaches that may inform planning even when no immediate purchase is intended.

For each shortlisted product, compare intended users, educational fit, evidence, accessibility, data protection, security, integration, implementation effort and support. Share a concise summary with colleagues involved in the decision. Suppliers and resellers can follow up with promised information and a defined next step, distinguishing a useful conversation from a confirmed commercial opportunity.

Who should consider exhibiting at Bett UK?

Bett’s exhibitor offer is aimed at solution providers serving education. The published information highlights education technology and includes equipment and hardware, teaching and learning technology and management solutions. Companies considering participation should assess whether their products, services or expertise address the needs of educators, education leaders, institutional teams, resellers or other listed visitor groups.

Before exhibiting, define the audience you need to reach and the evidence or demonstration that will help visitors understand your offer. Prepare clear answers about use cases, implementation, accessibility, data, security and support. Set objectives that can be evaluated after the event, such as qualified product conversations, feedback on a defined requirement or partner discussions. Previous-edition visitor and exhibitor figures are not a guarantee of 2027 results.

Bett UK visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the education challenge, procurement question or commercial objective for your visit.
• ☐ Review the official exhibitor list and shortlist relevant companies.
• ☐ Select agenda sessions that support your objective and check their current times.
• ☐ Prepare questions on use, accessibility, data, security, integration and support.
• ☐ Confirm registration, venue information and practical arrangements using current official guidance.

During

• ☐ Record the company, product, use case, evidence and next action for each priority conversation.
• ☐ Separate demonstrated features from claims that require documentation or further review.
• ☐ Balance sessions with time to compare products and discuss implementation.
• ☐ Protect confidential institutional and learner information.

After

• ☐ Group follow-ups by active decision, potential future fit and market insight.
• ☐ Share findings with colleagues assessing educational, technical and data-protection suitability.
• ☐ Request the specific documents or answers needed for your next decision.
• ☐ Evaluate products against consistent criteria before a purchasing or partnership decision.

Is Bett UK worth visiting?

Bett UK is most valuable for people who want to connect education practice with technology choices: educators exploring tools for a defined need, institutional teams comparing solutions, and providers or resellers seeking a clearer view of education-sector requirements. Its combination of exhibitors and a published, CPD-accredited programme supports product discovery and professional learning. The event is less useful if you arrive without a question, objective or shortlist; a focused plan makes it easier to turn the available choice into meaningful comparisons and follow-up.

Bett UK 2027 at a glance

The 2027 dates, venue and agenda are published by the organiser. The scale figures above refer to the 2026 edition; check official event information for updates to the 2027 programme and visitor arrangements.

Your next step after reading about Bett UK

Decide which education challenge or technology decision matters most to you, then compare Bett UK with other relevant education and technology events on ilikevents. Use that goal to build a short exhibitor and session list, prepare questions that fit your institution or business, and leave room to follow up on information that can support a real decision.

Education technology opportunities in the United Kingdom

Market evidence and demand

The Department for Education published an assessment of the education technology market in England in June 2026. The accessible publication page confirms the report’s scope and research purpose, but a directly verifiable market-size figure was not available in the material reviewed for this guide. No market value or growth rate is therefore stated here.

Procurement conditions and practical opportunities

Department for Education guidance for schools in England, updated in October 2026, says that schools procuring EdTech must ensure personal-data processing complies with data-protection law. It advises data protection by design and default, including collecting only the minimum data needed for a specific purpose, keeping non-core features switched off by default and building appropriate safeguards into tools. The guidance also recommends consulting the school’s Data Protection Officer from the start and throughout implementation.

For education technology suppliers, these requirements make privacy, data flows, safeguards and implementation evidence important subjects to explain clearly when presenting a product to an English school. Providers may prepare documentation that helps institutional teams assess these issues; schools and buyers can compare how solutions address their requirements. These are evaluation opportunities, not an indication that any product automatically meets legal or procurement needs.