Bett UK 2027

Bett, originally the British Educational Technology Show, has been part of the education calendar since 1985. Organised by Hyve and held annually at ExCeL London, Bett UK is the flagship of a wider family of events that now includes Bett Brasil, Bett Asia and Bett USA.

The exhibition covers the technology and resources that schools, colleges and universities buy: learning platforms and software, classroom displays and devices, networking and infrastructure, assessment and management systems, STEM and coding resources, accessibility tools and services. Exhibitors range from global technology companies to small edtech start-ups.

Visitors are drawn from across the education community. Teachers, school and trust leaders, higher education staff, IT managers and government representatives attend alongside resellers, distributors and investors. It is a professional event aimed at people who use, buy or influence the purchase of education technology.

Timing is a large part of the appeal. Bett falls early in the year, when schools are beginning to plan budgets and purchases, so conversations on the stand can feed directly into buying decisions. The content programme is substantial, with multiple theatres and hundreds of speakers covering teaching practice, digital strategy, school leadership and the use of artificial intelligence in education. Programmes such as the SEND Village, Women in EdTech and Kids Judge Bett give the show a broader character than a pure exhibition. For edtech companies, few events offer the same reach into the sector in a single week.