Bett 2026: ETIH’s first-ever print magazine landed at the show and is now live online
Bett 2026 marked a milestone moment for us as we published and distributed the first-ever EdTech Innovation Hub magazine, bringing our reporting and analysis into print for the first time.
Bett 2026 marked a first for us at EdTech Innovation Hub. We launched our first-ever ETIH print magazine at the show, with copies distributed across ExCeL London during the event.
With Bett now over, the full January–March 2026 issue is available to read online, giving wider access to the reporting and analysis featured in the magazine.
The launch came during a Bett where conversations felt more settled. AI remained central, but the focus had shifted away from novelty. Discussions across the show were more practical, more cautious, and more grounded in day-to-day reality.
AI dominated Bett 2026, but the tone was different to previous years. The emphasis was less on what tools might do and more on how they are actually being used. Workload, governance, literacy, and limits came up repeatedly. There was less appetite for broad claims and more interest in evidence, implementation, and professional judgement. That shift reflects much of what we have been covering in recent months across ETIH.
Why we brought ETIH into print
Launching a print magazine at Bett felt like the right step. Since ETIH launched in 2024, our focus has been on news-led, independent coverage that cuts through hype and focuses on what is happening across education and skills. Print gave us space to slow things down slightly and pull key themes together in one place.
The magazine is not a catalogue of products or announcements. It is built around analysis, commentary, and context.
What’s in the first issue
The January–March 2026 issue looks back at the stories that shaped EdTech in 2025 and what they revealed when systems were under pressure. It also sets out our view on what matters next, including how AI is becoming embedded, how workforce learning is growing, and why human-centred design is becoming harder to ignore Edtech jan-mar26 issue1.
The issue includes analysis on whether AI can genuinely reduce teacher workload, alongside pieces on digital wellbeing, academic integrity, and the rise of AI-enabled essay mills. It also features commentary on soft skills and the limits of automation.
We also include a detailed look at the ETIH Innovation Awards, outlining the thinking behind the categories, the judging panel, and the focus on measurable impact.
Now available to read online
While the magazine launched physically at Bett 2026, the digital edition makes the full issue accessible to those who could not attend the show. You can download the full issue by following the link below.
ETIH Innovation Awards 2026
The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 are now open and recognize education technology organizations delivering measurable impact across K–12, higher education, and lifelong learning. The awards are open to entries from the UK, the Americas, and internationally, with submissions assessed on evidence of outcomes and real-world application.
