Skolon at BETT 2026
21-23 January
ExCel, London
Skolon at BETT 2026
21-23 January
ExCel, London
See what'll be happening at stand SP50!
We're bringing the digital magic to BETT! When you visit our stand, you'll grab a great goodie bag, get inspired, and make some excellent connections while picking up new insights for the classroom and beyond!
Find out what's on at stand SP50 below!
Personalised demo
By visiting our stand, you'll get the opportunity to have a personalised demonstration of the Skolon platform whilst discovering the full potential of digital learning!
Meet our experts
Team Skolon will be at the stand, ready to chat all things EdTech - stop by and say hi!
Inspiring speakers
For the first time at BETT, we'll have a stage on our stand and a timetable of excellent speakers exploring key topics in the sector through talks and presentations.
Goodie bags
We want to spread some Good Digital Vibes with our new goodie bags. Visit our stand and pick yours up! They are perfect for carrying home all of your inspiration from the exhibition.
Discover our app store
Find the right tool in an instant! Our library contains thousands of approved, ready to roll digital resources, making it easy to search and filter to find exactly what you need.
Measure your savings
Swing by to see exactly how much time and money Skolon can save your school or trust. Stop by for a quick consultation to analyse your current digital costs and see your potential efficiency gains.
Come and be inspired by this year's speakers on our NEW Skolon EdTalk stage!
Take a load off at our stand, and listen to mini-lectures from voices in the world of education and learn something new in just fifteen minutes!
Come and be inspired by this year's speakers on our NEW Skolon EdTalk stage!
Take a load off at our stand, and listen to mini-lectures from voices in the world of education and learn something new in just fifteen minutes!
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Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith
Award winning teacher and leader
The Global Shift from EdTech to PedTech
'Dr. Fiona Aubrey Smith is a globally recognised award-winning teacher, leader, and academic in education technology. As Founder of PedTech and Director of One Life Learning, she supports schools, trusts, and EdTech companies. She is also a co-author and a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching.
John Hayes & Elexa Antweil
Simplifying EdTech at Scale: Centralised Access and Creative Learning with Skolon and Canva
Ben Whittaker & Steve Hope
Edufuturists
Pick n Mix Education
Ben Whittaker and Steve Hope co-founded Edufuturists, a platform championing education revolution. Ben, "The Ideas Guy," is an author and coach, focusing on creativity and leadership. Steve, the CEO, is an EdTech expert and runner, both are podcast hosts driving discussions on technology and change.
Matilda & Lo Westerman
A mother-daughter duo
How to thrive with Dyslexia: From "worst news" to reading pleasure
When Lo was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 11, she thought it was the worst thing that could happen. Today, she loves reading—especially in English. Join Lo and her mother, Matilda, as they share the life-changing tricks, the teachers who made a difference, and how to thrive in everyday life with a dyslexia diagnosis.
Antoinette Hamilton &
Dr Stella Scharinger
Stour Academy Trust
Innovation, Impact & Equity
Martin Byrne
Cybersecurity Expert
Filtering and Monitoring
Martin Byrne is an Education Technology Strategist and the CTO of Sweethaven. He also serves as the Head of Technical Solutions for Education at inTEC Group, specialising in cyber security. He is a certified Cyber Essentials and IASME Cyber Assurance Assessor.
Academy Trust
Using Technology for Belonging
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The Mercian Trust
Abid Patel
Digital strategist
GDPR, Cyber Security and the School Reality Check
As the founder of #ITjustworks, Abid is a leading EdTech strategist with two decades of experience. He specialises in cloud-first digital transformation, cyber security, and instructional technology across the education sector. He is also an international speaker and Bett Advisory Board member.
Head of Education and Professional Development, Pickatale
Ramsay specialises in supporting teachers to adopt innovative teaching and assessment tools aligned with the current curriculum. Versatile and adaptable, Ramsay is passionate about emerging technologies in education and is always keen to share practical expertise that enhances learning in the classroom.
Head of Digital Education
Peter Reeves is Head of Digital Education Training at Cavendish Group, specialising in SEN and senior IT. His work led Abingdon House to become the UK’s first SEND Google Reference School and win a TES award in 2025. His focus is removing learning barriers using simple, effective procedures.
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Louise Jones
Chief Community Officer
Thinglink
Unlocking immersive learning beyond headsets through inclusive, student-led digital creativity.
With 30+ years in education and former leadership at Google, she is a pioneer in inclusive transformation. Discover how interactive technology empowers students through real-world digital experiences that drive engagement and accessibility.
Essi Alho
Head of Nordics
SomeBuddy
SomeBuddy: The new era of Online Safety at Schools
SomeBuddy is transforming anti-bullying and school safety for the digital age, already protecting 500,000 Nordic youth. Join Essi Alho to learn how to onboard your school to the new era of online safety and how to get SomeBuddy’s DSA advantage and validated curriculum to provide real, legally backed protection on social media for your students.
Nici Foote
Founder of
Unbarrier.Me
Vision on Belonging
A globetrotting rule-breaker on a mission to dismantle the "bait and switch" in education. Discover how to turn inclusion from a bolt-on policy into a measurable culture of belonging through her radical, design-led framework.
Helene Öberg
Secretary General,
Prince Couple’s Foundation
Dyslexia - Research and Practice in Sweden in an International Context
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Neil Emery
Director
TrilbyTV
Turning school screens into powerful tools for showcasing student success.
A veteran Apple Education Trainer who has supported over 1,000 schools globally. Neil will be sharing how to replace "off" screens and complicated systems with simple digital signage designed to celebrate school culture and impact every single day.
Mike Garra
Account Manager
Padlet
Boosting student engagement through dynamic, collaborative digital boards and sandboxes.
An expert in collaborative learning tools, he demonstrates how to turn standard assignments into interactive experiences. Discover fun, easy-to-use features that spark student interest and make every lesson a shared journey of discovery.
Neil Cleverley
Senior International Growth Advisor
Twinkl
Distinguishing technology that supports teachers from tools that increase workload.
Drawing on 15 years of international experience, he explores why human-centered design is essential in an era of automation. Learn how to identify EdTech that genuinely saves time while protecting creativity and professional trust.
Panel:
Jonathan Viner, Peter Reeves, James Roach & Jonna Rådegård
Back to basics: The Nordic reassessment of digital tools in education.
Jason Giddens
Sales Manager UK&I
Readspeaker
Beyond Accessibility: How ReadSpeaker TextAid Transforms Learning and Exam Performance for Every Student
Discover how to move beyond basic accessibility with JCQ-approved tools that empower students to read, write, and revise. Learn how to cut exam setup time significantly while providing a consistent, secure, and empowering experience for every learner.
Lisa Thompson
Head of Digital, Data and Technology
Liberty Academy Trust
From Infrastructure
to Impact
Liberty Academy Trust has invested in digital infrastructure to meet DfE Digital Standards and is now focused on maximizing impact. This session explores how we overcome barriers like staff skills and buy-in through a Digital Skills Curriculum, staff digital literacy programs, and the Skolon Dashboard—embedding technology to enhance learning for all.\
Oliver Lundgren
CEO & founder,
Skolon
Skolon's News of the Year: New powerful features that make digital learning even simpler and smarter.
Rory File
Head of Education and Partnerships
ILT Education UK
Protecting Literacy in
the Age of AI
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Just2Easy
Jo Stone
Trust Pedtech Lead for Discovery Trust Schools
Beyond Single Sign‑On: Why Skolon Is Our Next Step Forward
This short session introduces Skolon, our new Trust‑wide SSO solution. We’ll explore why we’re moving away from our current systems, what Skolon offers Dsicovery Schools Trust, and how it will enhance pupil experience, add to efficiencies, and integrate seamlessly with our PedTech strategy, Microsoft ecosystem, and Trust values.
CEO & Co-founder,
Attender
EdTech veteran Heine Jensen, CEO of Attender, demonstrates how modern attendance tools can simplify workflows, improve data quality, and actively reduce absence through engagement, gamification, and clear insights—supporting better outcomes without adding complexity.
Marcus Alvarsson
Chief Business Officer,
Skolon
Skolon's News of the Year: New powerful features that make digital learning even simpler and smarter.
Anjali Dayton,
Kami
How can geography teaching be inclusive and sustainable? Olivia Walters and Anjali Dayton share how Princes Risborough School used Kami to cut 28,000kg of CO₂, save £9,000, and better support SEND and EAL learners.
Trond Ingebretsen
Co-Founder / Chairman,
International Centre for EdTech Impact
Of Course You Are Ready to Prove Your Impact!
This session will explore why evidence is becoming EdTech’s key differentiator and how independent evaluation and certification help products prove impact and stand out.
Tom Webb
UK Groups & Partnerships,
Skolon
How to save money and remain GDPR compliant
Michael Wilkinson
Managing Director,
Clickview
Video in schools and global social media bans
In this session, ClickView will explore the changing landscape for social media round the globe, including YouTube, following Australia’s world first ban. With the UK Government considering similar restrictions, the implications for teaching and learning could be huge noting the reliance educators and many pupils have on such platforms.
🇩🇪 Udo Kempers 🇩🇪
Moderator
Udo Kempers ist ein erfahrener Experte und Berater im Bereich der Bildungslandschaft und Schultransformation. Sein beruflicher Schwerpunkt liegt in der Beratung. Er organisiert bundesweite Online- und Präsenz-Treffen für kommunale Akteure und steht ihnen als Berater zur Seite. Seit Anfang 2024 ist Udo Kempers zudem Teil von Bündnis für Bildung in Berlin.
🇩🇪 Thomas Schulze 🇩🇪
Schulamtsdirektor und fachlicher Leiter des Staatlichen Schulamts im Landkreis Günzburg
Thomas Schulze ist Fachlicher Leiter des Staatlichen Schulamts im Landkreis Günzburg und verantwortet 36 Grund- und Mittelschulen mit rund 7.500 Schüler:innen. Der zweifache Vater engagiert sich für digitale Schulentwicklung und moderne Lernkultur. In seiner Freizeit fährt er begeistert Fahrrad und geht leidenschaftlich klettern.
Bildungsermöglicher
Norman Jahn ist Bildungsermöglicher und hauptberuflich Abteilungsleiter Schulpersonal beim MKK. Er steht für eine neue Sicht auf Schulträger und Sachaufwandsträger in Deutschland: partnerschaftlich, service-orientiert und lösungsnah.
Mit offener Kommunikation und Engagement in diversen Bereichen baut er Brücken zwischen Schulen, Verwaltung und Politik und treibt moderne, transparente Schulverwaltung aktiv voran.
🇩🇪 Torsten Frank 🇩🇪
Abteilungsleiter Schul-IT Torsten
Frank ist gelernter Verwaltungsfachangestellter. 2004 hat er Wirtschaftsinformatik studiert, 2025 schloss er sein Masterstudium „Öffentliches Digitalisierungsmanagement“ erfolgreich ab. Seit 25 Jahren ist er im Rechenzentrum eines kommunalen Schulträgers beschäftigt - seit rund 12 Jahren leitet er dort die Abteilung Schul-IT. Seine Mission ist die Vernetzung von Bildungsakteuren.
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