ETIH Weekly Round Up: Awards, innovation, and our first-ever magazine launch
There’s a lot happening in the world of EdTech right now, new tools, bold experiments, and plenty of debate about where AI is taking us next. As usual, AI continues to lead the conversation, driving change in classrooms, campuses, and companies across the globe.
It’s also a busy time here at ETIH. We’re getting ready for the launch of our first-ever magazine this January and the official opening of entries for the ETIH Innovation Awards, both designed to celebrate the ideas, partnerships, and people shaping education’s future.
Innovation, investment, and AI in action: The biggest EdTech stories of the month
AI remains front and center in education, with new launches, debates, and partnerships shaping how learning evolves worldwide.
This month’s round-up features everything from Google ’s Gemini expansion in Miami classrooms and OpenAI ’s Workforce Blueprint to Microsoft’s new Copilot Teach tool and Perplexity’s move into language learning.
Across the top ten, you’ll find stories on AI in education, global payments innovation, workforce training, and the shifting investment landscape that continues to redefine how technology supports students, educators, and institutions.
Spotlight: The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating global EdTech excellence
The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 are now open for entries, shining a light on the people, companies, and platforms transforming education through innovation, AI, and workforce development.
From personalized learning and upskilling tools to technology improving access and outcomes, the awards celebrate measurable impact and scalable solutions across K–12, higher education, and lifelong learning.
We’ve already received some incredible entries from across the UK, the Americas, and beyond, and after hearing from several organizations who were struggling to meet the original deadline before the holidays, we’ve extended the submission date to Friday, 27 March 2026. This gives you more time to showcase your work, tell your story, and get recognized on a global stage.
Whether you’re an EdTech startup breaking new ground, a university driving digital transformation, or a company helping learners and educators thrive, these awards are your chance to be seen and celebrated.Each entry will be reviewed by an independent panel of experts, with the shortlist revealed on Tuesday, 2 April 2026, and winners announced on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Enter now and put your innovation in the spotlight, join us in shaping the future of global education.
Spotlight: ETIH’s first-ever magazine, launching January 2026 at BETT UK
We’re kicking off 2026 with something special, the first-ever EdTech Innovation Hub magazine, launching this January and distributed at Bett UK, one of the biggest education technology events in the world.
Each year, BETT brings together more than 30,000 educators, policymakers, and EdTech companies at London’s ExCeL. It’s where partnerships are formed, ideas are tested, and the future of learning takes shape.
Our new magazine will bring the ETIH approach to print, real stories, global insight, and a focus on how technology is changing education at every level. Copies will be distributed throughout BETT, reaching decision-makers, founders, and innovators from across the sector.
If you’d like your company featured in the launch issue, now’s the time to get involved. Contact our Content Director, Emma Cate Thompson, to learn more about advertising opportunities and how to reach the BETT audience through this first-of-its-kind publication.
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