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An exclusive hub for industry leaders, tech visionaries, and education thought leaders to create meaningful connections.
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Join us at the
An exclusive hub for industry leaders, tech visionaries, and education thought leaders to create meaningful connections.
The EdTech Innovation Suite is THE space at Bett for companies, educators and leaders to come together to connect, collaborate, and grow. Inspired by the concept of “growth,” the space and our programming are designed to cultivate conversations and drive innovation in education.
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*Please note this access is for the Suite and does NOT include access to Bett. You’ll need to purchase your ticket to Bett separately.
Programming
Explore a variety of sessions and programs designed to cultivate conversations and drive innovation in education as well as provide a chance to engage at Bett. See the full content lineup below.
We’re delighted to host our colleagues from ISTE in the EdTech Innovation Suite for a strand of content dedicated to leadership in education.
Outside of the Suite, in the ICC Capital Lounge on floor 2, we’re hosting brief info and Q&A sessions about some of our new service offerings. If you are interested in new market entry and growth (particularly entering the US), or unlocking global opportunities through donor funding and government tenders, please join us to learn how EDT&Partners can help you succeed.
| 8:00 – 9:10 | ISC Research Breakfast Briefing (invite only)
| ISC Research, the leading providers of international school data, trends and intelligence, has supported businesses in their global journey for over 30 years. Join Rachel Rogers, Head of Sales, and Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research, and the EDT&Partners team as they provide an update on the market in 2025, the key growth areas and exclusive market insights which can help your business succeed internationally. Speakers
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| 10:00 – 10:20 | EdTech Innovation Suite Welcome
| A massive welcome to the week, a preview of what’s to come in our joint suite, and how EDT&Partners and AWS can support you at Bett and on your EdTech growth journey. Speakers
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| 10:45 – 11:30 | ISTE at the EdTech Innovation Suite Day 1: Building Powerful National Educational Strategies for a Digital Future
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Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome to the ISTE at the EdTech Innovation Suite strand of programming. Learn how ISTE, EDT and AWS are working together to build a more sustainable and equitable digital education future, and the exciting activities we have planned for the week. Followed by opening remarks by Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE. Speakers
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Panel: Futureproofing National Education | A discussion on creating impactful national digital strategies featuring government and business leaders. The discussion will include how the ISTE Standards can be leveraged to support national policy. Speakers
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| 11:40 – 12:20 | Fireside Chat: Education Transformation in the Digital Age | We’ve gathered a group with vast international experience and are asking them to settle in for some truth talking around our virtual fireplace. Join us as we hear from experts from policy, innovation, classroom, business on what they think will really move the needle on education transformation in the digital age. Speakers
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| 14:30 – 15:00 | Agentic AI, Meet Education
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| 15:15 – 15:45 | Open-Source Gen AI for Education: Join the Transformation
| AWS and EDT & Partners have deployed Lecture, a new open-source generative AI framework, at the University of Luxembourg, with immediate positive impact on student engagement and staff workflows. Learn how this framework is available to schools and universities worldwide—are you next? Speakers
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| 16:00 – 16:30 | The Intersection of EdTech and Employment in the MENA Region | Discover the transformation of the education landscape in the MENA region, emphasizing youth upskilling and employment opportunities driven by technological advancements. Uncover strategic opportunities for EdTechs to bridge the skills gap, with Saudi Arabia as a leading example of how education systems are adapting to prepare young people for the jobs of tomorrow. Speakers
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| 08:00 – 9:00 | Education Leaders Breakfast: AWS Re:invent Redux
| A showcase of the big services and product announcements from December’s AWS Re:invent in Las Vegas.
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| 9:15 – 9:45 | Generative AI in the Classroom: Meet the Author, Laura Knight
| EDT will interview Laura Knight, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Generative AI in the Classroom. The interview will be followed by a book giveaway and signing with the author. Speakers
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| 10:45 – 11:30 | ISTE at the EdTech Innovation Suite Day 2: How to Choose and Use the Right Technology for Schools
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Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome to Day 2 of ISTE at the EdTech Innovation Suite! Welcome by Richard Culatta, sharing some of the work they have been doing outside of the US with schools. Followed by a conversation between EDT&Partners’ Laurie Forcier and ISC Research’s Sami Yosef on the latest trends and challenges in technology use and implementation in international schools.
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How to Choose and Use the Right Technology for Schools. | This session offers practical strategies for strategic procurement, ensuring equity, accessibility, and sustainability in your school’s digital journey. Discover how to align digital investments with the ISTE Seal standards as a way to drive impactful innovation. Speakers
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| 11:40 – 12:15 | Lightning Talks: Case Studies in Excellent EdTech Use
| From classrooms to communities, discover how EdTech transforms education through four linked stories of human innovation, inclusion, and meaningful impact. Speakers
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| 14:45 – 15:15 | Entering the Indian Market
| India’s education market is vast and rapidly evolving, but you’ll need cultural competencies and strong strategic navigation skills to make good on the opportunities. This session explores market entry pathways, emerging trends like expat teacher demand, and practical insights for building partnerships that resonate with Indian schools keen to invest in EdTech. Speakers
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| 15:15 – 16:00 | Technology as a Force for Good in Developing Student Agency
| Featuring Seesaw’s Sara Romero-Heaps, UCL’s Manolis Mavrikis, and Jenny Anderson, author of the highly anticipated The Disengaged Teen, this session explores how technology can empower students to take ownership of their learning. With a focus on practical examples and groundbreaking research, we’ll discuss why developing student agency is essential for lifelong learning and future success — and how parents and educators can use tech as a powerful tool for fostering independence, voice, and choice for kids throughout childhood and adolescence. Copies of The Disengaged Teen will be available! Speakers
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| 16:15 – 16:45 | AWS Hackathon for Good Announcement
| Are you ready to innovate and create impactful solutions that promote accessibility and inclusivity in education for students with disabilities? Come learn about AWS and EDT&Partners upcoming Hack for Good, with prizes to be won and good work to be done! Speakers
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| 16:45 – 19:00 | EdTech HAPPY HOUR
| Join us for an EdTech Happy Hour – a chance to meet and network with EdTech leaders and innovators. |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | ISTE at the EdTech Innovation Suite Day 3: Optimising Digital Strategy and Operations
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Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome and Introduction by Josep M Mas, VP, Consulting, Partner – APAC, EDT&Partners | |
Spotlight: Unlocking Transformation in Schools | Practical steps for implementing the Transformational Learning Principles. | |
Profiles of Innovation | Highlighting innovative solutions from ISTE Seal-holders.
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About the Suite
The Suite is located on level 3 by the Prince Regent entrance.
Meet the EDTeam at Bett
Pablo Langa
Founder & Managing Partner
Laurie Forcier
VP, Strategy
Yuri Rangel
VP, Growth
Benito Castellanos
VP, Technology
Josep M Mas
VP, Consulting & Partner APAC
Hussein Ayoub
Director, MEA
Ana Calvo
Director, Europe & Iberoamerica
Alessandro Bilotta
Director Program Management
Mohit Abraham
Director, North America
Todd Ryckman
Senior Consultant
David Fairbairn-Day
Consultant
Laura Knight
Consultant
Raquel Sease
Senior Marketing Manager
Alina Temian
Senior Marketing Consultant
Reserve your spot!
*Please note this access is for the Suite and does NOT include access to Bett. You’ll need to purchase your ticket to Bett separately.
By registering, you consent to sharing your information with EDT&Partners, ISTE and ISC Research for event-related purposes.
Who are we? Experienced Education Consultants
EDT&Partners is your Cloud and Business of Education Partner. As a leading business education firm and AWS Public Sector Partner, we work with publishers, edtechs, universities, not-for-profits, networks and public entities to support and to accelerate innovation, strategy and impact.
Our firm was created in 2016 by business, tech, and education consultants to IMAGINE, INSPIRE and IMPROVE education. We help organizations at all stages with specialized regional consultants in more than 12 countries. Our consulting services provide valuable guidance and support for those navigating the complex and ever-changing landscape of education and technology from K12 to higher education and beyond.
Our services are divided into two dimensions: growth and tech. For consulting for growth, we offer services of product-market fit analysis, curriculum analysis & gap identification, product optimization analysis & recommendations, and price analysis, market size (TAM, SAM, SOM), channel partners, distributors, and resellers, GTM strategy, and services related to marketing: brand awareness, communication & events. For Tech & Product, we offer services of, interoperability, including a technical audit, a product audit, and a business audit, services of Cloud AWS, including migration, optimization, and leveraging data, we also offer services of AI & ML product enhancement, and, at last, we have our Product-market / Product-business fit.
Want to know more about us? Learn more here.