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The EdTech UK 2026 Conference Programme brings together strategists, estates professionals, IT specialists, policymakers and industry innovators to explore how technology and infrastructure can work together to create smarter, more inclusive and future-ready learning environments. Across two days of panel discussions, case studies and presentations, delegates will gain valuable insight into the latest thinking on digital transformation, connectivity, cybersecurity and the evolving role of technology in education. More Speakers and Sessions to follow.
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Technology is now a routine part of how schools are designed, built and operated. Its role has evolved significantly over time, helping to improve connectivity, resilience and the information available to support better management of the education estate.
This session will look back on the evolution of technology across the education estate, from embedding technology in new school buildings, through programmes that have improved connectivity for schools across England, to the growing interest in how technology can support building performance, resilience and sustainability.
The session will share what schools have told us about the impact of connectivity and how their experiences are helping to shape future thinking about resilient digital infrastructure and technology-enabled schools. It will also explore emerging opportunities in areas such as smart sensors, environmental monitoring and energy optimisation, and how learning from these developments may help inform future approaches to the education estate.
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Connect the Classroom and the DfE Digital & Technology Standards provide a blueprint for creating secure, resilient and future-ready school ICT environments. By adopting a security-first approach, schools can significantly reduce cyber risk while improving reliability, performance and compliance. The result is a robust digital foundation that protects staff and student data, simplifies day-to-day management, enhances teaching and learning, and ensures technology is ready to support the evolving needs of education.
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This session examines the communication challenges schools face during both emergency situations and everyday operations. It explores the role of integrated mass notification systems in supporting lockdown procedures, improving the delivery of critical information, and enabling clear, consistent communication across the school throughout the day.
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Plymouth CAST partnered with ONE Creative Environments to create a connected digital estate that links condition survey information, asset data, compliance records, maintenance activities and energy performance within a single digital twin environment. This session explores how the Trust is moving from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven estate management. Through a real-world case study, delegates will learn how structured information, predictive maintenance, and energy intelligence can improve compliance, reduce operational costs, support sustainability goals and provide better evidence for estate investment decisions across Multi Academy Trust portfolios.
