In a world where online and hybrid learning abounds, there needs to be a good reason to bring people together in person. This year’s Education Technology Summit blends archaeology, philosophy and time travel to bring a unique learning experience for each participant.
We discuss the alignment between technical possibility and human intent exploring not only what is possible but also what works for learners and teachers. How can we use the technologies at our disposal to ensure that every learner has the best possible learning experience? How do we improve inclusivity and personalisation rather than exacerbating the digital divide?
We will hear from those working with the very latest in learning technologies from AI to immersive learning and finding out how they are making better use of data. Using insights from three decades of edtech we end with a fast and fun session where we collectively draw out the skills, mindset and tools needed to deliver equitable and sustainable, learner‑driven futures.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SUMMIT
The Education Technology Summit will help delegates to understand how AV technology can be used effectively and equitably to enhance learning and student support. Expect lively debate and shared foresight.
You will go away, informed, inspired and equipped to take better decision about designing effective learning experiences and/or developing your product roadmap.
The Summit is chaired by Dr Gill Ferrell. Gill has been Content Chair for ISE's education-themed conferences since 2017. As Executive Director Europe for the 1EdTech Consortium, Gill supports European learning providers and suppliers developing open edtech standards. She also co-leads a learning technology special interest group for European universities. She has been a speaker at many international events and has authored a number of widely-used good practice guides on enhancing learning with technology. Her extensive network of contacts allows us to bring a wide range of perspectives to the summit.
SUMMIT PROGRAMME
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CC5.110 mins
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Introducing the key themes and activities of the day.
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CC5.130 mins
- Education Technology Summit
Don’t Mention the VAR is a parable using football to show how technology often fails to solve human problems. We add more tools, but they favor rules over intention. In education, this warns against letting systems overshadow purpose, reminding us to focus on human goals, not just compliance.
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CC5.120 mins
- Education Technology Summit
Learning now spans classrooms, labs, homes, and digital platforms. This session presents Logitech’s Learning Everywhere framework, showing how to align AV, IT, pedagogy, and space planning to support multimodal learning, reduce friction, assess environments, identify gaps, and build a scalable vision for consistent, engaging learning anywhere.
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CC5.125 mins
- Education Technology Summit
This session shows how strategic technology adoption, grounded in strong research and modular solutions, unlocks learning ecosystems. We introduce the Collaboration Quotient to align tools with local needs, delivering measurable outcomes at University College London now.Speakers
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CC5.120 mins
- Education Technology Summit
This session examines XR’s shift from experimental hype to a scalable, AI-powered tool for learning and training. Using deployments in higher education and corporate contexts, it shows how generative AI boosts adoption, personalization, and impact.
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CC5.130 mins
- Education Technology Summit
As education adopts diverse digital tools, new legal and ethical challenges emerge. This session explores how public institutions and technology providers collaborate to ensure safe, inclusive, and responsible use of innovative learning technologies in an evolving educational landscape.Speakers
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CC5.115 mins
- Education Technology Summit
Gilly traces the evolution of educational technology from the early internet, MOOCs, and mobile learning to today’s AI and immersive tools. Reflecting on key milestones, she invites us to think critically about how past lessons can guide a more ethical, inclusive, and human-centered digital learning future.
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CC5.170 mins
- Education Technology Summit
Continuing our time-travel theme, this workshop invites educators and technologists to explore the evolution of educational technology. By identifying past patterns, cycles, and lasting transformations, we’ll uncover lessons to guide future innovation and shape tools that truly enhance learning.
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CC5.15 mins
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Wrap up and closing remarks from the Summit Chair, Gill Ferrell
Following the Summit, there will be a Networking Drinks Reception in the CC5 Garden, starting at 18:00.
Please note: ISE reserves the right to amend the programme in the run-up to ISE 2026.
Enhance your Summit experience – join the Education Technology Show Floor Tour
Wednesday 4 February 10:30-12:00
Explore the future of learning on the Education Technology Tour! Perfect for attendees passionate about edtech and delegates from the Education Technology Summit, this guided tour is ideal for end-user tech managers in higher education and beyond.
Led by Dr Gill Ferrell, Summit Chair, the tour takes you across the show floor to discover innovative solutions and products that are transforming education. Stop at up to six pre-selected booths featuring essential and cutting-edge technologies — including the Connected Classroom in Hall 2. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see the tools and trends shaping the next generation of learning.
To reserve a place on this tour, please add it to your basket when registering for ISE 2026. The price is €90.
If you have already registered, please visit myISE.
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