DDLETB Engages with Global EdTech Leaders at BETT 2025

Members of DDLETB schools, colleges and centres recently attended the annual BETT Conference in London, the world’s largest EdTech event, bringing together over 30,000 educators, policymakers, and industry changemakers from 130 countries. With more than 500 EdTech exhibitors and 300 expert speakers, BETT continues to be a game-changing event, highlighting the future of education through technology and innovation.

For Team DDLETB, BETT is always a unique opportunity to connect with global educators, explore cutting-edge educational technologies, and exchange ideas on best practices. The event showcased a vast array of advancements, from Literacy and Numeracy supports to SEN and STEM, E-Sports, Interactive Learning, and the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in the classroom.

One of the key themes at this year’s conference was the role of AI in education, with thought-provoking discussions on how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to enhance learning experiences, provide personalised instruction, and support both students and teachers in efficient and meaningful ways. Similarly, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) were highlighted as powerful tools for immersive learning, allowing students to engage with content in ways never before possible—whether through virtual science experiments, historical recreations, or simulated real-world problem-solving.

Another major focus was EdTech solutions for Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a growing number of technologies designed to support differentiated learning and accessibility. From assistive reading tools to adaptive learning platforms, the emphasis was on making education more inclusive and ensuring that all students, regardless of their learning needs, have access to high-quality education.

BETT 2025 also provided valuable insights into the increasing role of E-Sports in education, with discussions on how competitive gaming can foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital literacy and often improve participation. With many schools now integrating E-Sports into their curriculum and extra-curricular programmes, the conference explored ways to maximise its educational benefits while promoting student engagement and well-being.

In addition to exploring the latest advancements in technology, DDLETB representatives had the opportunity to network with global experts, attend interactive workshops, and discover best practices from leading education systems around the world. As education continues to evolve, the insights gained at BETT will help shape the future of learning within DDLETB, ensuring our schools remain at the forefront of innovation, accessibility, and excellence.

With so much inspiration and knowledge to take away, we look forward to seeing how these cutting-edge developments can be implemented within DDLETB schools, colleges and centres in the coming years.