London EdTech Week Event Programme

12:30 - 18:00 | Global Startup Mini Summit 2025
Hosted by: UCL EdTech Labs | techUK | European EdTech Alliance | EmpowerED project

Join us for the 4th annual Startup Mini-Summit - a dynamic half-day workshop for innovators, growth startups, investors, ecosystem enablers and early stage entrepreneurs from across Europe. Over 100+ attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions and collective exploration of the necessary ‘building blocks’ to accelerate growth. The complementary workshops will explore five interconnected elements including: policy support and evaluation frameworks, infrastructure and skills for innovation and collaboration, smarter funding for sustainable growth, evidence, data and standards for trust, knowledge exchange opportunities for capacity building. The Mini-Summit will also celebrate existing and emerging community engagement support mechanisms led by the co-hosts, UCL EdTech Labs, techUK, the European EdTech Alliance and the European Commission-supported EmpowerED project. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, the event will provide a light lunch at 12:30pm with a 1pm start - followed by networking drinks at 6pm after the end of the event.
14:30 - 17:30 | Unlocking EdTech Potential: Investment and Market Expansion in Qatar
Hosted by: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) | Embassy of Qatar in the UK
As part of London EdTech Week, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Qatar in the UK, invites you to an exclusive event spotlighting global EdTech innovation and cross-border collaboration. This dynamic gathering will feature two high-impact panels: one delving into the evolving landscape of EdTech investment—unpacking funding trends, investor insights, and growth strategies—and another offering a strategic guide to entering the Qatari education market, with practical advice from regional experts. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue, the event also offers rich networking opportunities, connecting visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Whether you're looking to scale your startup, explore new markets, or forge global partnerships, this is a must-attend moment during London EdTech Week.
15:00 - 17:00 | International EdTech Welcome - Explore London's ecosystem with VWV and London & Partners
Hosted by: London & Partners | VWV
In collaboration with VWV Law firm, London & Partners is pleased to invite you to an informal gathering aimed at international EdTech startups and scaleups, where we will explore the London/UK EdTech landscape. With a wonderful view of the Monument at VWV's office, you will hear about:
- The UK's Education landscape with its challenges and opportunities
- Get insights from an EdTech company who has been through the international expansion journey
- Meet the support network for companies exploring the UK as a new market
- Network with your peers!
18:00- 20:00 | London Edtech Week 2025 Official Opening Reception
Hosted by: Brighteye Ventures | Cooley
Brighteye and Cooley can't wait to welcome Founders, Investors and the wider learning and future of work community to this traditional opening event at London Edtech Week. Let's get together and kick the week of activities off in style!

08:00 - 18:00 | The EdTechX Summit
Hosted by: IBIS Capital
Please join us for our 11th EdTechX Summit at London’s historic County Hall on 17th June 2025. Set within the vibrant London EdTech Week programme, this exclusive headline event will draw together esteemed figures from industry, government, policy, investment, and the leaders representing today's most innovative companies.

Why Attend?

✅ A Decade of Insight – Over the last 10 summits EdTechX has brought more than 500 global speakers to the EdTechX stage, bringing prescient insights, often way ahead of their market adoption.
✅ Connect & Collaborate – This flagship event is designed for an exclusive group of 400 senior industry leaders, ensuring an intimate and dynamic experience. Meet the people who are leading the companies pioneering change, meet the investors backing these companies, meet the policy makers trying to set the agenda.
✅ Rewriting the Playbook – From AI-powered learning to global education shifts and the skills economy, EdTechX 2025 will be cutting through the noise to bring fresh perspectives and actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

Register here to join us: https://impactx2050.com/edtechx/summit-tickets
17:00 - 20:30 | Edu Challenger Accelerator Demo day
Hosted by: Edu Challenger
Join Edu Challenger Demo Day, a milestone event celebrating regional innovation and collaboration in education technology. As the Edu Challenger Accelerator concludes its second cohort, this event will spotlight bold ideas and impactful solutions shaping the future of EdTech. Join us to connect with forward-thinking founders, educators, and investors driving meaningful change.

10:30 - 13:00 | Evaluating University Readiness for AI integration - Lunchtime Workshop
Hosted by: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
The Responsible AI Consortium (RAIC) is a global network promoting responsible AI use in higher education through collaboration, research, and practice-sharing. In this workshop, RAIC founding members will share how they are integrating AI in institutions, highlighting the QS AI Competency Framework used to assess readiness in teaching, research, governance, and operations. They will also present pilot initiatives from Imperial Business School and invite discussion on tools and strategies to advance responsible AI adoption. The event targets academic and operational staff interested in AI integration in higher education.
11:00 - 15:00 | Vivi Unplugged: Powering Play. Fuelling Connection
Hosted by: Vivi
“Vivi Unplugged” is a high-energy, hands-on drop-in and networking event where the IT education community gets to experience Vivi in action in the most fun way possible: by playing with it. Set inside a lively central London bar, guests will interact with Vivi via connected screens running retro TV games, arcade-style challenges, and immersive demos.
The event blends the familiarity of a sixth-form common room with the sophistication of Vivi’s tech — turning digital signage, wireless screen sharing, and emergency alerts into an experience, not just a product demo.
Event Concept: "Power Up with Vivi" – Lunch, Games & Screens
Take a break from the buzz of London EdTech Week and join Vivi for a relaxed midday hangout in a central London bar.
Guests can drop in anytime between 11AM and 3PM to:
• Grab a bite to eat and a drink
• Play video games, Ping-Pong, shuffleboard and more!
• See how Vivi powers wireless screen sharing, announcements, digital signage and emergency alerts — all in a fun, interactive environment
• Check out live demos and a digital photo wall
• Compete in quickfire challenges to win prizes (like a screen or retro game kit!)
• Meet the Vivi team and chat informally with current Vivi clients
No speeches. No slides. No pressure. Just great tech, great people, and good fun.
14:30 - 17:00 | EdTech Futures: Navigating AI and Impactful Learning
Hosted by: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) | Perlego

As part of London EdTech Week, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) and Perlego are thrilled to co-host a forward-looking event at the crossroads of education and technology. This engaging session will feature two thought-provoking panels. The first, “Workforce Disruption Unfolding,” explores how AI is reshaping the future of work and how we can equip learners with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. The second, “Maximizing the Impact of EdTech Products,” dives into strategies for enhancing the effectiveness, scalability, and real-world impact of educational technologies. Beyond the panels, the event offers a vibrant space for networking with EdTech entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and thought leaders. Whether you're building the next big EdTech solution or shaping policy, this is your opportunity to gain insights, spark collaborations, and help shape the future of learning.
17:00 - 20:00 | Investing in the Future of Workforce Development Learning
Hosted by: Ufi Ventures | techUK
Join Ufi Ventures, techUK and the investors and founders transforming adult learning for work at an exclusive LETW networking reception. - Strengthen connections across the EdTech ecosystem - Get to know the investment teams from Ufi Ventures and techUK members - Meet fellow founders and investors focusing on EdTech for adults and the future of workforce development. Interested in joining us? The event is free to attend but places are limited. Priority will be given to founders and investors with a specific focus on EdTech for adult learners in the UK.

10:00 - 13:00 | Redefining Learning Forum - Unlocking Value: Conversations on the future of scalability and access to funding for EdTech startups.
Hosted by: DOHE
The Redefining Learning Forum is designed to explore pressing challenges, emerging trends, and innovations in education, bringing together EdTech innovators, tech leaders, educators, researchers, funders, investors, and policymakers. The event is run in partnership with techUK.

15:00 - 18:30 | CooleyED London
Hosted by: Cooley, Brighteye Ventures, Oppenheimer & Co. and EDT&Partners
Join Cooley in its London HQ along with partners Brighteye Ventures, Oppenheimer & Co. and EDT&Partners for an afternoon of candid conversations with global operators and investors at the cutting edge of the future of learning and work discussing strategies for M&A while building a venture-backed business and lessons learned for European companies looking to scale in the US edtech market, especially given the changing political landscape.

17:30 - 20:30 | The Bett EdTech Networking Drinks
Hosted by Bett
Join Bett for an evening of connection and collaboration at the Bett EdTech Networking Drinks, a part of London EdTech Week. This exclusive gathering will bring together EdTech solution providers from across the industry to network and collaborate. Connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas and explore potential partnerships over a drink. Hosted by Bett, the global hub for education technology, this event is your opportunity to engage with a range of colleagues from across the industry. The evening will offer a chance to find out more about Bett UK 2026. Set to welcome 35,000 attendees with 71% of education visitors ready to purchase products, Bett UK 2026 is the place to meet global education decision-makers, build your brand and grow your potential. Don’t miss the chance to toast to progress, collaboration and EdTech excellence!
18:00 - 21:00 | EdTech Together - Beyond Borders: Scaling and Internationalising EdTech in a Connected World!
Hosted by DOHE and MindCET
In today’s hyper-connected world, the most impactful EdTech innovations are not confined by geography; they scale across cultures, languages, and markets. This is the must-attend event for EdTech startups, investors, and global education pioneers who are ready to take their vision to the world stage. Join a dynamic community of founders, funders, and forward-thinkers to explore what it truly takes to build and scale educational technology across international markets. Whether you are preparing your first international launch or scaling into your next continent, this event will equip you with the insights and connections to go global with confidence.

07:30 - 17:00 | Networking only
Hosted on the London EdTech Week app. Connect with attendees and schedule 1-2-1 or group video meetings. Meetings can be held any day during London EdTech Week!

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Thanks to our 2025 event hosts and supporting partners for helping us in creating a fantastic programme of events.