Join us for meaningful conversations and practical insights from global education systems.
• January 21–23, 2026
• ExCeL London
• ICC Suite 17 (AWS Suite)
January 21–23, 2026 • ExCeL London • ICC Suite 17 (AWS Suite)
Join us for meaningful conversations and practical insights from global education systems.
• January 21–23, 2026
• ExCeL London
• ICC Suite 17 (AWS Suite)
January 21–23, 2026 • ExCeL London • ICC Suite 17 (AWS Suite)
Education is going through a period of adjustment. Digital transformation is maturing, AI adoption is accelerating, learning models are evolving, and questions around governance, trust, and impact are becoming harder to ignore.
Throughout the week, the EDT&Partners team will be in the AWS Suite, creating space for education leaders, institutions, and governments to come together. Our aim is to share perspectives, compare experiences, and explore practical ways these shifts are playing out across different education systems and contexts.
There are several opportunities to connect with education leaders, exchange perspectives, and learn from one another.
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Join us for the EdTech Happy Hour in the AWS Suite. This informal gathering brings together EdTech leaders, school representatives, partners, and peers to connect, exchange perspectives, and continue conversations sparked during Bett.
Thursday, January 22
17:00 GMT
ExCeL London, ICC Suite 17 (AWS Suite)
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EDT&Partners will host a curated series of thought leadership sessions in the AWS Suite (ICC Suite 17), bringing together education leaders, operators, and partners to explore how systems evolve, innovation scales, and meaningful change is delivered in practice.
11:00 – 11:25 a.m.
AI as Education Infrastructure: Building the Conditions for Impact
AI is becoming embedded across education, but meaningful impact depends less on tools and more on the systems that support them. This session explores AI as core education infrastructure — including data foundations, governance models, trust frameworks, and institutional readiness.
Panelists will discuss what must be in place for AI to scale responsibly, how organisations are addressing safety and adoption challenges, and where leaders may be underestimating the work required to move from experimentation to sustained value. The conversation grounds future-facing thinking in real operational conditions, keeping learning, equity, and purpose firmly in view.
Speakers:
Erin Mote, CEO, InnovateEDU
Pablo Langa, Founder & Managing Partners, EDT&Partners
2:00 – 2:25 p.m.
Navigating the AWS Partner Ecosystem: A Practical Guide for Scaling EdTech
For many education companies, AWS is a key enabler of scale — but its partner ecosystem can be difficult to navigate. This session offers a practical look at how growing education companies can engage effectively with AWS, leverage partner programmes, and make informed decisions as they scale.
With perspectives from AWS partnership leadership, education-focused operators, and advisors, the discussion will focus on what works in practice: where companies see real value, common pitfalls, and how third-party partners can act as translators and accelerators within the ecosystem.
Speakers:
Kevin Knight, CEO, WeVideo
Makbule Shkalla Tuncerli, Sr. ISV Partnership Development Manager - EMEA Public Sector, AWS
Benito Castellanos, VP of Technology, EDT&Partners
Alessandro Bilotta, Director Program Management, EDT&Partners
11:00 - 11:25 a.m.
Scaling with Intent: International Growth Strategies for Education Companies
Global growth is now a strategic imperative for many education companies, but success depends on far more than market selection. This session focuses on what real internationalisation looks like in practice, from navigating regulation and procurement to managing partnerships, culture, and product readiness.
Drawing on operator experience and advisory insight, panelists will explore critical inflection points in international growth, common missteps, and how companies can scale with intention rather than speed alone. The conversation is designed for leaders actively considering — or already pursuing — expansion beyond their home markets.
Speakers:
Matt Given, CEO, Seesaw
Thea Wiltshire, EdTech, Schools, Early Years & SEND Specialist, UK Department for Business & Trade
Chris Bacon, CEO and Co-founder, Komodo
Josep M. Mas, VP of Consulting, EDT&Partners
4:00 - 4:25 p.m.
The Next Operating Model for Education
Education is undergoing structural change — not just in tools, but in how learning is organised, experienced, and measured. This session examines the emerging operating models shaping the future of education, connecting shifts in learner engagement, institutional design, and technology adoption.
Panelists will explore how new learning modes, AI, and system-level pressures are challenging traditional assumptions — and what this means for leaders making decisions today. Bridging research, leadership practice, and strategic foresight, the conversation offers a thoughtful view of where education is headed and how organisations can respond with clarity and purpose.
Speakers:
Jenny Anderson, Author, The Disengaged Teen; Award-winning journalist, NYT, Atlantic, Time, WSJ
Al Kingsley, CEO, NetSupport; Chair of MAT; and Author
Stuart Briner, Group Head of EdTech, International School Partnerships
Laurie Forcier, VP of Strategy, EDT&Partners
4:30 - 4:55 p.m.
Fireside chat: From AI Hype to Impact: What Real Technology Adoption Looks Like in Education
As education moves beyond the hype cycle of AI, the real challenge is no longer experimentation, but adoption at scale. In this fireside chat, we will explore how AI and emerging technologies are actually being deployed across K–12, higher education, and EdTech today.
The conversation will look beyond tools to focus on impact: what’s working in real-world environments, how institutions and EdTech companies can move from pilots to sustainable systems, and how educators, technology, and governance must evolve together.
Speakers:
Valerie Singer, General Manager, Global Education, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Pablo Langa, Founder & Managing Partner, EDT&Partners
Senior experts with global education experience will be on-site to share insights and offer advice tailored to your priorities. Whether continuing an existing discussion or starting a new one, we’d be happy to connect.
A diverse group of experts dedicated to driving innovation in education and technology.
Please note this access is for the EdTech Happy Hour and sessions in the AWS Suite and does NOT include access to Bett. You’ll need to purchase your ticket to Bett 2026 separately.
Learn more about how EDT&Partners supports education systems and organisations navigating growth, innovation, and change.
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