A six-member delegation of Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) participated in the BETT Show 2026 international educational technology exhibition and professional forum, held at the ExCeL London exhibition centre between 21 and 22 January. The event is one of the most significant meeting points of the global EdTech sector and, on its 41st occasion, provided a comprehensive overview of the trends shaping the digital transformation of education. The motto “Learning without limits” aligned particularly well with the University’s strategic objectives, which prioritize the development of flexible, adaptive, and technology-supported learning environments. The event highlighted that the integration of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer merely an opportunity but an unavoidable necessity in higher education, fundamentally facilitating the everyday work of both instructors and students.
The event held at the ExCeL London centre attracted visitors and exhibitors from all over the world: decision-makers from the global education sector, technology giants, and emerging EdTech start-ups presented their latest developments. The scale of the exhibition and the diversity of the showcased technologies were impressive, and the two days available proved almost insufficient to explore the entire range on offer. At an event of this magnitude, one could easily spend an entire week analysing the innovations presented.
During the two-day participation, the delegation focused specifically on lectures, workshops, and exhibitor solutions that have direct implementation value for higher education and adult education. Special attention was given to the institutional-level integration of artificial intelligence, particularly in the areas of faculty and student support, learning material development, and increasing the efficiency of administrative processes. The showcased solutions – including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google NotebookLM, Canva AI, and AI-based learning organisation and assessment systems – indicated that generative technologies are increasingly becoming an integral part of everyday educational practice.
One of the strongest messages of the BETT Show was that AI in the university environment does not “replace” but rather relieves and supports. When properly implemented, it can significantly reduce administrative burdens while simultaneously making the learning process more personalised.
In the course of modernising university education, the focus is on functional solutions that directly support LUPS students in mastering the most challenging subjects. We see outstanding opportunities in automated content development platforms capable of transforming static documents, long texts, or instructional videos into interactive learning materials, intelligent flashcards, and self-assessment quizzes within moments. These are well complemented by personalised digital research assistants that generate relevant summaries based on a student’s own notes and sources or assist in thinking through complex professional questions. They facilitate the process of knowledge acquisition, make learning materials more transparent, organise information, and support structured learning.
Several inspiring examples were also observed for making lectures and seminars more engaging. These include real-time, gamified feedback systems that actively involve students and help maintain attention through “healthy” competition. In addition, interactive video-based instructional frameworks are becoming increasingly widespread, in which questions and explanations embedded in the learning material guide students throughout their at-home preparation. This approach also helps ensure that students do not arrive in class as passive recipients, but rather come better prepared, with questions and a more active presence.
Beyond the professional programmes, the BETT Show also provided significant networking opportunities. The open, collaboration-oriented professional environment enabled international exchange of experiences and the identification of partnership opportunities that may support LUPS’s digital development efforts in the longer term. The event reinforced the view that the University can be not only a recipient but also an active shaper of international EdTech discourse.
Overall, the experiences gained at the exhibition provide a valuable professional foundation for the development of LUPS’s educational and training ecosystem. The technological solutions presented confirm that consciously planned, data-driven, and methodologically grounded digital innovation not only increases learning effectiveness but also ensures long-term sustainability. Participation in similar international professional events therefore continues to be of strategic importance for the University’s competitiveness.
Based on the experiences gained at the BETT Show, LUPS is committed to gradually integrating relevant innovative solutions into its educational portfolio. We believe that artificial intelligence does not replace education but rather enriches it: it can free up instructors’ energy for truly value-creating tasks. For students, it can make university years more comprehensible, more motivating, and perhaps most importantly, richer in experiences of success.
Text and photo: LUPS LOI