The EdTech Social

Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 6pm
Crown Plaza, Excel, London

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Your Pre-BETT Networking Destination’

The Schools & Academies Show (SAAS) and VenturEd Solutions are partnering to bring you an exclusive networking event on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at the Crown Plaza at Excel, London.

Perfectly timed before the start of BETT UK, The EdTech Social is designed to provide Directors and Heads of leading EdTech organisations, along with School and MAT leaders from across the UK the chance to meet, network and have some fun ahead of what is typically an exhausting few days at Excel.

By registering for The EdTech Social, you will join 100+ edtech leaders and education experts for an evening of complimentary drinks, canapes and entertainment. Every person registered will be able to join our interactive Education Themed Pub Quiz with amazing prizes for the winning teams.

Registering for your free badge includes:

  • Entry badge for the full evening

  • Complimentary drinks

  • Complimentary canapes

  • Opportunity to network with 100+ like-minded professionals

  • A place in our Education themed Pub Quiz

  • Evening entertainment

Register Here:

Event Agenda:

  • 5:15pm – 6pm – An Introduction to Eduspot

    • VenturEd Solutions will be hosting an exclusive session for potential EdTech partners for the innovative Eduspot App, an exciting solution for Schools to improve parental engagement.

  • 6pm – 6:30pm – Event Opens

  • 6:30pm – 7pm - Welcome Drinks

  • 7pm – 7:15pm – Welcome Speeches

    • Chris Callaghan, Portfolio Director, Schools & Academies Show

    • Rebecca Fowkes, Marketing Director, VenturEd Solutions

  • 7:15pm – 7:45pm – Finger Buffet

  • 7:45pm – 8:30pm – Take Part in our Annual Education Themed Quiz

  • 8:30pm – 10pm – Drinks Served and Evening Entertainment 

Venue Location

The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - on the second floor in the Success Lounge, just a short walk from Excel’s Custom House Entrance.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands, an IHG Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, London E16 1AL