EIT Ed Tech Conference

This event has been postponed!

To align with EU policy priorities, the decision has been taken to postpone this event until Q4 2025.
Further details coming soon.

About EIT EdTech Conference 2025

The EIT EdTech Conference overarching goal is to support the European EdTech ecosystem and contribute to make EdTech the next European success story. Recognising the dynamic yet fragmented nature of the EdTech landscape, this event serves as a platform for connection and collaboration. Building upon the conclusions of its first edition in 2024, the EIT EdTech Conference 2025 will bring together key stakeholders from across the education and innovation communities – including industry leaders, startups, public sector representatives, universities and schools – to explore synergies, share best practices and discuss policies that are crucial to drive impactful innovation in digital education.

Featuring a distinctive programme combining keynote speakers, high-level panel discussions and workshop sessions, this event aims to amplify existing success stories, foster strategic partnerships and bring the EIT Community closer to the EdTech ecosystem as a strong supporter to build a more cohesive and stronger European EdTech.

Key Themes

EdTech Innovation

Discover cutting-edge technologies improving digital skills and education quality, featuring projects funded by Horizon Europe and the EIT.

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Public-Private Partnerships

Highlight the importance of cross-sector collaborations between public institutions, private companies, and educational entities to drive funding and innovation in EdTech.

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Support Teachers and Educators in the Digital Transition

Address the digital transition in education by showcasing training programmes, policy recommendations, and solutions that support teachers in adopting and effectively using EdTech tools.

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Scaling up successful EdTech regional models

Learn how successful EdTech initiatives can expand across Europe through collaboration and sharing best practices.

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Infrastructure and Connectivity for EdTech

Identify the digital bottlenecks preventing EdTech adoption and explore strategies for improving infrastructure and accessibility.

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Accessibility and Inclusion in EdTech

Promote initiatives and technologies that ensure equitable access to digital learning opportunities for all learners.

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AI, Ethics and Privacy

Discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education, focusing on privacy, bias, and ethical implications under the EU’s AI regulatory framework.

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Lessons from EdTech successful startups

Gain insights from top European EdTech companies on growth strategies, market impact, and overcoming industry challenges.

Aims of the Conference

Showcase Europe’s EdTech success stories and innovations

By highlighting existing initiatives, solutions and emerging trends to a broad audience, the conference will facilitate discussions between EdTech industry and startups, policymakers at national and European levels, educators, students and potential funders.

Accelerate innovation and investment in EdTech

The conference will engage with policymakers to shape supportive policies, highlight funding opportunities, and incentivize the creation of EdTech-specific accelerator programmes, ultimately aiming to elevate European EdTech on a global scale.

Bridge the gap between the EdTech industry and educators

By fostering collaboration between universities and EdTech companies, showcasing solutions that support educators, and influencing decision-makers to invest in EdTech training programmes for teaching staff, the conference aims to support the integration of EdTech solutions into European education.

Address European skills and workforce needs

By exploring the role of EdTech in meeting EU skills priorities and the goals of the Digital Education Action Plan. It will drive discussions on policies and EdTech solutions that enhance employability, support workforce transformation, and ensure accessible digital education for all.

What can you Expect?

Make Valuable Connections

Engage in targeted networking with industry leaders, policymakers, educators and innovators to spark new collaborations and partnerships.

Learn about Growth Opportunities

Gain direct insights into existing and upcoming funding, investment opportunities, and accelerator programmes tailored for EdTech.

Advocate for European EdTech

Contribute to shaping the future of EU digital education through lively discussions and co-creation sessions that will draw conclusions for policy recommendations.

Access EdTech Innovation

Explore cutting-edge EdTech solutions, emerging trends, and real-world success stories.

EdTech Committee

The EdTech Committee is a specialised group of EdTech experts convened to offer guidance on content development for the upcoming EIT EdTech Conference 2025 to ensure comprehensive coverage of essential topics and discussions relevant to the sector.

Simona Petkova, Policy Officer, ‘Digital Education’ Unit, DG EAC, European Commission

Svenia Busson, Edtech Ecosystem Builder

Sean O'Reilly, Manager, Academic Affairs and Data, Technological Higher Education Association

Ilaria Tagliavini, Head of Operations, EIT

Peter Fagerström, Accelerator lead for the European Digital Education Hub, Educraftor

Agenda

Coming soon – check back for updates.

Attendance Fees

The cost to attend the EIT EdTech Conference 2025 is €250 + VAT*.

National governments, EU Institutions, university representatives & press can register for free.

All registrations are subject to approval as places are limited.

*Discounts such as early bird offers may apply.

For booking terms & conditions visit the policy here.

Partners

The European EdTech Alliance

European Year of Skills, European Union Initiative

2024 Post Event Report

Flick through the pages of the ‘Report from the First EIT Educational Technology Conference and Key priorities towards 2025’, which are now being taken into account for this year’s event programme.

This document outlines a high-level vision regarding

(1) How innovation should be incentivized in EdTech

(2) The different ways collaboration should be fostered in the sector

(3) Understand where resources and investment should be allocated in priority.

Progress made on the different priorities and subsequent actions to achieve are being reviewed periodically, during the next editions of the EIT EdTech conference.

The European EdTech Alliance

European Year of Skills, European Union Initiative

Testimonial Video

Watch the testimonial video from the first EIT EdTech Conference below.

The European EdTech Alliance

European Year of Skills, European Union Initiative

EdTech Conference 2024 Highlights

The first EIT EdTech Conference took place on 24 January 2024 in Brussels.

Partners

100+ High level attendees

3 Interactive workshops

3 Keynote speakers

2 Panel discussions

Demo Zone

Speakers, Panelists and Moderators from 2024

Mariya Gabriel, Deputy Prime Minister, Bulgarian Government

Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission

Antoaneta Angelova-Krasteva, Director for Innovation, Digital Education and International Cooperation, DG EAC, European Commission

Milena Stoycheva, Bulgarian Minister of Innovation and Growth

Beth Havinga, Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Salvatore Moccia, Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital

Prof. Tuula Teeri, President, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)

Sean O’Reilly, Academic Affairs and Data, Technological Higher Education Association

Dr. Inge de Waard - Moderator, Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy

Daniel Wisniewski, Secretary General, European Federation of Education Employers

Dr. Maria Tsavachidis, CEO, EIT Urban Mobility

Dr. Martin Vendel, Director Academy, EIT Urban Mobility

David Pollard, Head of Digital Learning, Education Platforms, and Scaling, EIT Health

Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren, Assistant Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Ilaria Tagliavini, Head of Operations, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Dr. Nady Hoyek, Scientific and Educational Advisor, French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Dr. Janis Grevins, Member of the Governing Board, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Peter Fagerström, Founder and Executive Chairman, Educraftor

Kaili Terras, Ambassador-at-large for Education and Edtech, Economic Diplomacy Department, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren, Assistant Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Demo Zone

Demo Zone exhibitors will be announced here.

Mariya Gabriel, Deputy Prime Minister, Bulgarian Government

Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission

Antoaneta Angelova-Krasteva, Director for Innovation, Digital Education and International Cooperation, DG EAC, European Commission

Milena Stoycheva, Bulgarian Minister of Innovation and Growth

Beth Havinga, Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Salvatore Moccia, Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital

Prof. Tuula Teeri, President, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)

Sean O’Reilly, Academic Affairs and Data, Technological Higher Education Association

Organisers

The EIT EdTech Conference is organised by EIT Community and coordinated by EIT Urban Mobility. It is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), working to encourage positive changes in cities to make them more liveable places.

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Sponsorship opportunities

The formal sponsorship packages can be viewed in the brochure, for alternative packages such as sponsoring products, event wifi & more get in touch to discuss opportunities at EIT ’s EdTech Conference 2025 by contacting eitedtech@forum-europe.com.