Birmingham · NEC
Hosted by Schools & Academies Show
EdTech Summit brings school and trust leaders to the NEC in Birmingham on 18–19 November 2026 for two days of education technology, AI and digital innovation. Hosted within the Schools & Academies Show, the summit is designed to help education leaders select effective technology, implement practical digital strategies and improve teaching, organisational efficiency and learner outcomes. Attendees can expect CPD-certified content, expert-led sessions, keynote presentations, best-practice case studies and interactive panel discussions, alongside opportunities to meet leading EdTech providers. Headline speakers The announced line-up includes: - Abid Patel, Founder and CEO of ITjustworks - Dave Smith, Director of Procurement and Trust-wide Projects at Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust - Dawn Taylor, Assistant Headteacher at Kingsdale Foundation School - Claire Walden, Cyber Protect Specialist at Thames Valley Police - Dr Matthew Woodruff, CEO of Edequity AI - Caroline Wright, Director General of the British Educational Suppliers Association - Duncan Baldwin, Chair of EduData - Austin Earl, Senior Programme Manager, Education at TechUK The event is particularly relevant to school and multi-academy trust leaders responsible for digital transformation, procurement, safeguarding, data, operations and classroom technology. Partners and supporters include the Department for Education, ANME, EdTech Innovation Hub, NAHT, Launchpad STEM and the National PedTech Partnership. Register for the EdTech Summit
Sponsors: ANME · Department for Education +5

