The British Esports Federation is once again teaming up with the Bett UK EdTech event for 2026.
After the success of the Esports @ Bett Theatre from 2022 to 2025, esports is now taking a new shape at Bett.
Join a curated stream of content across Bett theatres to learn about esports in broader contexts, such as in Higher Education and SEND.
The upcoming Bett UK show will run from January 21st to 23rd 2026 at ExCeL London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL (or E16 1FR for car park navigation).
An exciting new content stream will bring more opportunities, resources and networking opportunities to esports educators and their learners.
On Wednesday January 21st British Esports team members will discuss how esports can transform classrooms, boost digital skills and prepare students for future careers. This talk will take place at 1pm in the Tech User Labs area, where sessions attracted over 15,000 registrations in 2025.
At 2.10pm, educators, curriculum developers and institutional leaders seeking innovative classroom strategies can hear from British Esports Head of Education Kalam Neale and Dearne Valley College staff and students about how esports fosters leadership in an edtech showcase, from entry to elite level.
Then, at 4pm, a panel discussion moderated by British Esports Vice President Tom Dore will explore the UK esports education landscape and why Higher Education institutions must embrace esports. This will be useful in particular to Senior Leadership, Teaching & Learning and Digital Strategy & IT Management in Higher Education Institutions.
On Friday January 23rd 2026, British Esports Head of Operations Alice Whorley will moderate a panel on Creating Inclusive, Accessible Pathways for All Learners. This will take place from 11am to 11.30am in the SEND Theatre.
At 2.15 to 2.45pm, the Teaching and Learning Theatre will host a panel led by British Esports Head of Education Kalam Neale exploring how esports ensures inclusive engagement and shapes future digital strategies.
Esports in Education Summit 2026
British Esports will also be bringing back its Esports in Education Summit for teachers, educators and senior leadership teams to get up to speed with the latest esports and tech trends and opportunities.
This dedicated event will take place at Bett UK on Thursday January 22nd 2026.
The schedule (subject to change, with speakers to be confirmed) is as follows:
- 9-10am: Business breakfast
- 10-10.30am: Arrival and refreshments
- 10.30-10.45am: Welcome talk with British Esports Head of Education Kalam Neale
- 10.45-11.25am: Panel 1 on participation and competition
- 11.25am-12.05pm: Panel 2 on education pathways and qualifications
- 12.05-12.20pm: Refreshment break
- 12.20-1pm: Panel 3 on careers
- 1pm-1.30pm: Fireside chat on duty to care in esports, safeguarding and frameworks
- 1.30-2.30pm: Lunch and showmatch
- 2.30-3.30pm: Best practice roundtable – share your stories with others
- 3.30-4.30pm: Roundtable 2
- 4.30-4.45pm: Closing address and how British Esports can support you
- 5-8pm: Drinks reception
British Esports will also be on hand to discuss educational trips to its National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland, developing your staff members’ esports knowledge, growing your esports facilities, and more.
Grab your ticket to Bett UK 2026 here – tickets are free for educators