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Bett UK 2026
When
Wednesday, 21 January - Friday, 23 January at 9:00amWhere
ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XLPrice
Dependant on Stand PackageCome join the biggest education technology exhibition in the world!
Planning for Bett UK 2026 is in full swing, and spaces to exhibit at the world’s biggest show in education are running out quickly.
BESA members are eligible for a 5% discount on stand costs!
Your exclusive discounts from BESA
If you’re planning to be a part of Bett next year and exhibit as a BESA-verified supplier, make sure to utilise the 5% discount on stand prices available exclusively as part of your BESA membership when booking your space on uk.bettshow.com.
In addition, BESA members can enjoy a 10% discount on entry fees for the prestigious Bett Awards – widely regarded as the most esteemed accolade in the education technology industry. The Bett Awards celebrate creativity and innovation in edtech and form a key part of Bett each year, showcasing those who excel in ICT provision and support across all educational settings. Entries are now open, find out more on bettawards.com.
Get in touch at eventsteam@besa.org.uk to find out more about how you can utilise these benefits.
Our support at BETT
As the key event supporter of BETT, we work with the organisers to plan briefings and tours for visiting international groups and select VIP delegates. Through our exhibition information point service we help show BETT visitors where they can spot our quality-assured members exhibiting at the event.
As a BESA member exhibiting at Bett, you can also utilise the BESA stand area and rooms to hold meetings. The BESA stand is also one of the primary information points at Bett, so we assist visitors with finding the appropriate BESA member stand that provides the solution they are looking for.
Highlights from Bett 2025
This year, the UK Bett show brought together 30,000 members of the global education community under one roof to collaborate, connect, and discover the latest in educational solutions. Over 10,000 education buyers actively sought solutions for their institutions, with 71% of these decision makers ready to buy immediately.
BESA members who exhibited at Bett this year highlighted the vibrant atmosphere, improved exhibition setup, and greater opportunities to connect with key decision makers. Many also noted the high quality of conversations at Connect@Bett and increased international representation, making it one of the most productive and well-connected shows to date.
If you weren’t able to attend this year, here’s a handy roundup of key moments and highlights from the BESA community!
The event kicked off with a keynote speech from Bett Director Duncan Verry, Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson, followed by an address from our Director General Caroline Wright, who highlighted the crucial role of educational suppliers in driving innovation to support schools.
We were also honoured to host the Department for Business and Trade Export Minister Gareth Thomas, who joined our Deputy Director General Julia Garvey and BESA members who are successfully exporting on the stand to discuss their international trade needs. The Minister was introduced to several BESA members across the show floor to learn more about their contributions to the sector.
BESA was also visited by international delegations from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Mexico, Qatar, and Korea. Their efforts facilitated valuable connections and conversations between these global groups and exhibiting BESA members.
Our newly designed BESA stand served as a buzzing hub for members and industry experts alike. The Presentation Zone became a space for insightful discussions, with passionate, member-led presentations offering valuable takeaways. For next year’s show, we’ll be bringing back bigger and better opportunities for companies to engage with educators!
We held our annual Networking Reception, kindly sponsored by Pearson, where we saw companies and representatives from all over the world come together to connect and celebrate. Les Hopper kickstarted conversations with a short walk-through and Q&A on the latest Pearson-Cebr research on how targeted annual investment in digital transformation in schools could contribute up to £8.7 billion for the UK economy in 10 years.
And we can’t forget the brilliant Bett Awards, where we saw BESA members take home prizes in various categories!
We hope you’ll join us next year for another round of collaboration and celebrations at Bett 2026!
If you have any questions please contact eventsteam@besa.org.uk.