Top 10 EdTech Events and Conferences in the UK, Europe and UAE in 2027

The 2027 EdTech events calendar spans school technology, university research and workplace learning. This guide selects ten events across the UK, continental Europe and the UAE using current organiser pages, with EdTech World Forum confirmed for 18–19 May 2027 in London.

This is an editorial planning shortlist, not a measured ranking by attendance, market share or quality. Dates and descriptions below were checked against organiser pages on 14 November 2026. Programmes, venues and admission terms can change; confirm them directly before booking. Previous editions' attendance figures are not presented as 2027 forecasts.

1. EdTech World Forum

18–19 May 2027 · London, UK

EdTech World Forum brings education leaders, teachers, learning-platform teams and AI specialists together in London. Its published themes include assessment and feedback, learning analytics, teacher development, accessibility and responsible AI. The organiser lists the Kensington Conference and Events Centre as the venue. This is an education-focused option for readers interested in how institutions select and use AI, rather than a general technology exhibition.

2. Bett UK

20–22 January 2027 · London, UK

Bett's organiser confirms a three-day education technology exhibition at ExCeL London. For readers building an annual calendar, it provides an early-year London option, distinct from the May dates of EdTech World Forum. The official visitor information includes daily opening times, travel guidance and accessibility arrangements. Check those details before scheduling meetings, particularly because the final day's closing time differs from the preceding days.

3. Learning Technologies

5–6 May 2027 · London, UK

Learning Technologies is aimed at workplace learning, HR and training professionals rather than principally at schools. The organiser confirms ExCeL London and describes demonstrations, practical case studies, content design and engagement among the learning objectives. Exhibition and conference access are separate considerations: the exhibition is free for qualifying learning professionals, while vendor representatives may need a commercial pass. Check the applicable registration category rather than assuming identical admission terms.

4. LEARNTEC

2–4 February 2027 · Karlsruhe, Germany

LEARNTEC's published programme spans digital education in schools, higher education and companies at Messe Karlsruhe. Its named areas include school@LEARNTEC, university@LEARNTEC and augmented and virtual reality. That cross-sector structure distinguishes it from a school-only exhibition or a corporate training conference. The organiser offers trade-fair and congress ticket routes, so visitors should match their booking to the sessions they want to attend.

5. didacta

23–27 February 2027 · Hannover, Germany

didacta covers the wider education sector, including early childhood education, schools, universities and continuing education. The Hannover organiser confirms a five-day event with presentations, seminars and panel discussions alongside educational materials and technologies. Its value in this shortlist is breadth: digital tools sit within a larger education context. It should not be mistaken for an exhibition devoted exclusively to software or AI.

6. Learning Technologies France

20–21 January 2027 · Paris, France

The Paris edition is scheduled at Porte de Versailles and is co-located with HR Technologies France. The organiser frames the event around demonstrating the concrete impact of training and skills development on organisational performance. It is a workplace-learning option rather than a general school procurement show. Its dates overlap Bett UK, creating a practical choice for teams considering both London and Paris.

7. World of Learning Summit

2–3 February 2027 · London, UK

The London Summit takes place at Olympia and combines a learning-and-development conference with a free exhibition. The organiser describes interactive presentations, panels, Learning Design Live and roundtable sessions. This is a separate event from the brand's Birmingham conference later in the year. Its February dates also overlap LEARNTEC, which matters when allocating a small learning-technology team's travel budget.

8. World of Learning Conference & Exhibition

5–6 October 2027 · Birmingham, UK

The Birmingham event is scheduled at the NEC, with a conference and a free-to-attend exhibition for the L&D community. Its published description includes seminars, learning-design activities and opportunities to meet suppliers. The organiser's page still points to some previous-edition speaker and exhibitor material. Those historical lists should not be treated as a confirmed roster for the 2027 event.

9. Elets World Education Summit Dubai

17–18 March 2027 · Dubai, UAE

The dedicated Dubai programme gives dates for both days and includes education leadership, student agency, cross-border education and EdTech investment. It is broader than a product exhibition: the advertised agenda brings institutional and commercial questions into the same summit. Readers should use the Dubai-specific page rather than the organiser's general homepage, which also contains information about other editions.

10. European Advanced Educational Technology Conference

19–21 March 2027 · Cambridge, UK

EAET's organiser lists Cambridge and dates for a research-oriented conference covering educational AI, learning design, assessment, analytics and inclusion. Unlike the trade exhibitions in this guide, it has paper and abstract submission routes. Its stated venue is the University of Cambridge; that is the organiser's listing, not a separate verification of university endorsement. Researchers should check submission conditions and venue details directly before committing.

Choose by audience, not just the headline

A school leader comparing classroom products has different needs from a researcher submitting a paper or an employer selecting a training platform. The table separates those purposes instead of treating every event as interchangeable. For travel planning, note the January London–Paris clash and the February London–Karlsruhe overlap. Attendance at one event is not evidence of a product's educational effectiveness.

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