Upcoming AI in Education Events
Online and in-person AI in education events in the coming months: conferences, summits, webinars and meetups, each checked on the organiser's own site. Updated every day.
By Dan Fitzpatrick, teacher, AI education specialist and bestselling author. Last updated .
The next AI in education events start with the AI in K-12 Education Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts (13 to 14 November 2026), then AIFE 2026 in Singapore and OLC Accelerate in Orlando from 16 November. Later dates include Dan Fitzpatrick's Bett UK 2027 session on 22 January. Each event is checked on the organiser's own site.
Every date here was checked on the organiser's own website, events are listed soonest first and past events are removed each day. Costs and programmes change, so check the official page before you book. For the full-year calendar of major conferences, see our AI in education conferences guide.
13 to 14 Nov 2026: AI in K-12 Education Conference (in person, Cambridge, Massachusetts)
· International School of Boston
The second edition at the International School of Boston runs for two days on responsible AI use in schools, with keynotes, workshops and panels on assessment, critical thinking, wellbeing, pedagogy and leadership. Cost is not stated. For educators, school leaders and researchers.
Why it matters for schools: A practical, ethics-minded K-12 event for school leaders in the north-east US.
Topics: ai in education events, k12 ai conference, boston education event, responsible ai in schools, school leadership
16 to 18 Nov 2026: AI for Education Conference, AIFE 2026 (in person, Singapore)
The National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University hosts AIFE 2026 from 16 to 18 November on its Singapore campus. The programme includes keynotes, paper sessions, workshops and a trade show on AI across schools, higher education and lifelong learning. It is aimed at researchers, practitioners, policymakers and industry, and no price is shown on the event page.
Why it matters for schools: It puts teacher educators and researchers alongside practitioners, which suits anyone who wants evidence rather than sales pitches.
16 to 19 Nov 2026: OLC Accelerate (in person, Orlando)
The Online Learning Consortium's Accelerate conference runs from 16 to 19 November at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. It includes an AI Exploration Zone on generative AI in teaching, learning and the workforce. It is for instructional designers, educators and leaders in schools, universities and corporate training.
Why it matters for schools: Online and blended learning teams can see how peers are redesigning courses and assessment around AI.
17 Nov 2026: Beyond the Moratorium, governing AI in K-12 schools (online webinar)
· Center for Democracy and Technology
The Center for Democracy and Technology hosts this virtual webinar on Tuesday 17 November, 3:30 to 4:30 pm US Eastern time, as part one of a three-part AI in Education 2026 series. Speakers from CDT, AASA, a congressional office and a former state education technology director discuss trends and best practice in governing AI in K-12 schools. Registration is through Zoom and the page does not state a cost.
Why it matters for schools: Leaders drafting or revising an AI policy can hear how districts and policymakers are moving beyond blanket bans. For UK viewers the session falls in the evening, 8:30 to 9:30 pm GMT.
Topics: ai policy for schools, k-12 ai governance, ai in education webinar, ai in education events, cdt, school ai policy, online event
18 to 19 Nov 2026: Schools & Academies Show (in person, Birmingham)
The Schools & Academies Show comes to Hall 1 at the NEC in Birmingham on 18 and 19 November. The organiser expects around 4,000 senior leaders from schools and trusts, including heads, governors, business managers and SENCOs. AI features within its edtech and digital transformation sessions rather than as a dedicated track.
Why it matters for schools: It is a good place for school and trust leaders in England to connect AI decisions with funding, staffing and digital strategy.
19 Nov 2026: AI in Education Conference South Australia (in person, Crowne Plaza Adelaide)
· Informa Connect Australia
A one-day event of talks, panels and case studies on how AI is changing teaching and learning, from smarter classrooms to personalised learning. Cost is not stated and the early bird closed on 30 September 2026. For educators, researchers and policymakers in South Australia.
Why it matters for schools: South Australian teachers and policy staff can hear local case studies in a single day.
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25 to 26 Nov 2026: UNU Macau AI Conference (in person, Macau)
United Nations University's institute in Macau holds its AI Conference 2026 on 25 and 26 November in Macau SAR, China, on AI and education, covering both AI for learning and learning about AI. It brings together policymakers, education leaders, researchers and young innovators, with a youth competition and workshops. No price is shown on the event page.
Why it matters for schools: It gives a global policy view, useful for system leaders tracking how governments and the UN are framing AI in education.
27 to 29 Nov 2026: LIET2026 conference on AI and teacher development (in person, Hong Kong)
The Learning Innovations and Emerging Technologies Conference, LIET2026, runs from 27 to 29 November 2026 at the Education University of Hong Kong, with a pre-conference workshop on 27 November. Organised with SEAMEO and UNESCO partners, its theme is AI for teacher professional development. No price is shown on the conference page.
Why it matters for schools: It suits researchers, policy makers, school leaders and teacher educators interested in how AI can support professional learning for staff.
1 to 2 Dec 2026: Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference by The Teaching Professor (online)
· Magna Publications
Format: online, live on 1 and 2 December with on-demand access to 2 March 2027. Cost: $499 per person, with early rates to 20 November. It is for higher education educators, academic leaders and instructional designers. Magna Publications runs two plenaries and six tracks on AI in teaching, faculty development and student engagement, with ethics and inclusion themes.
Why it matters for schools: Staff in universities, colleges and sixth forms can compare AI policy and classroom practice, and the recordings stay available into spring.
Topics: ai in higher education, online conference, ai teaching, faculty development, ai in education events
1 Dec 2026: 2026 AI in Education Conference (online)
Magna Publications' virtual conference on teaching and learning with AI tools, best practice and ethics. The organiser's page lists access from 1 December 2026 to 2 March 2027 and describes a two-day virtual event, without naming the session days. Online, with an on-demand option. Prices start at 449 US dollars for one person, with group rates and a regular rate from 20 November.
Why it matters for schools: A paid, online option for staff who cannot travel, with recordings to watch later. Aimed at educators and those who support teaching; check the organiser's page for session days before booking.
2 to 4 Dec 2026: OEB26 Online Educa Berlin (in person, Berlin)
· OEB Global
Format: in person in Berlin, Germany. Cost: see the organiser's ticket shop. It is for learning and training professionals across sectors. OEB is an annual international event on technology-supported learning, and its 2026 theme is trust, agency and sovereignty in learning.
Why it matters for schools: A useful place to hear how education systems are handling AI governance, data sovereignty and learner agency, which bears on school policy choices.
Topics: ai policy, edtech conference europe, learner agency, ai governance, ai in education events
2 to 4 Dec 2026: OEB Global (in person, Berlin)
OEB Global 2026 runs from 2 to 4 December in Berlin. This year's theme is sovereign learning, looking at trust, agency and how AI is reshaping education, and which human capabilities need deliberate attention. Tickets are paid. It draws educators, researchers, policymakers and edtech teams from across sectors.
Why it matters for schools: It is strongest for higher education, further education and workplace learning leaders who want an international, cross-sector view.
7 Dec 2026: Hour of AI (in class, free)
Hour of AI offers free one-hour AI literacy activities that teachers can run in class during Computer Science Education Week, starting on 7 December, plus free webinars and a classroom toolkit. It is for pupils of all ages. The Hour of AI site gives the window as 7 to 11 December, while the CS Education Week site gives 7 to 13 December.
Why it matters for schools: It is a low-effort way to give every class a first structured lesson on how AI works, with no cost and no specialist knowledge needed.
8 Dec 2026: Lehigh University webinar, Exploring AI and Education: AI as Crisis (online)
· Lehigh University College of Education
Lehigh University's College of Education runs a free webinar series on AI and education, and the 8 December session is titled AI as Crisis. It is held on Zoom from 7pm to 8pm, and recordings are posted to YouTube.
Why it matters for schools: A free, short session to hear higher education perspectives on AI risks. Cost: free. Format: online.
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8 and 10 Dec 2026: Washington State AI Innovation Summit, WAESD (in person, Lynnwood and Spokane)
· WAESD
The Washington Association of Educational Service Districts holds its AI Innovation Summit on 8 December at Lynnwood Event Center and 10 December at Spokane Convention Center, each running 7:30am to 3:30pm. Lunch and clock hours are included. Educator tickets are $125, with $100 each for groups of 10 or more.
Why it matters for schools: A one-day practical event for classroom teachers, principals, superintendents and school board members in Washington State, with a vendor hall for those comparing AI tools.
Topics: ai in education events, ai summit washington state, k-12 ai conference, school leaders ai, ai professional development, in person event
9 Dec 2026: Preparing Teachers to Use AI (online)
· Organiser
A free live webinar from TeachingEnglish, a British Council service, at 1pm UK time on Zoom. It can also be watched on the organiser's Facebook or YouTube pages. Sessions are recorded and attendance certificates are available. Suited to English language teachers and teacher educators building AI confidence.
Why it matters for schools: Free, global and recorded, so easy for teacher trainers anywhere to join or catch up on.
Topics: ai in education events, free webinar, british council, teacher training, english language teaching, online, zoom
10 Dec 2026: Education Week forum on preparing teachers for an AI-heavy world (online)
· Education Week
A free virtual K-12 Essentials Forum from 2pm to 4:30pm US Eastern, with sessions, panels and sponsor segments on getting teachers ready to work with AI. Attendees who stay at least 100 minutes can claim a certificate for two hours of professional development credit. Registration is through Zoom.
Format: online on Zoom. Cost: free. Who it is for: teachers, school leaders and teacher-preparation staff, though the page does not state an audience. Why it matters for schools: a low-cost way to hear current practice and earn CPD credit; the UK evening start suits live attendance.
Topics: education week forum, preparing teachers for ai, teacher training ai, k-12 essentials forum, free virtual event, ai professional development
8 Jan 2027: NAIS webinar on using AI as a thought partner for school leaders (online)
· NAIS
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) holds an online AI webinar for school leaders on 8 January 2027, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Eastern Time. James Dunnigan of Arizona State University presents a framework and examples for using AI in planning, difficult conversations and problem-solving without replacing human judgement. NAIS lists it among its member webinars, and no price is shown on the event page.
Why it matters for schools: It suits heads and senior leaders in independent schools who want practical, worked examples of AI for strategic thinking rather than classroom tools.
Topics: ai webinar for school leaders, ai for school leaders, independent schools ai, nais, ai strategic planning, ai in education events
9 to 11 Jan 2027: AAIE27, Asia Conference on Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Education (in person, Tokyo)
· CZES (via Eventbrite)
AAIE27 takes place at Kogakuin University in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from 9 to 11 January 2027. Day one is registration, day two has keynotes and day three has parallel paper sessions on language models, adaptive learning and intelligent tutoring. Ticket prices are not shown on the organiser's page. It is for academic researchers.
Why it matters for schools: Useful for university and research-minded staff who want early sight of technical work on AI tutoring.
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11 Jan 2027: EmpowerED Superintendents Panel on AI Policies and Practice (online)
· Organiser
A CoSN and AASA edLeader webinar, 5pm to 6pm (time zone not stated), where three superintendents describe how their districts approach AI, joined by CoSN's AI Project Director. It looks at where districts were, where they are now and where they are heading. Registration is through edWeb; cost is not stated.
Why it matters for schools: It hears directly from district leaders on real AI policy decisions, useful for anyone drafting or revising a school AI policy.
Topics: ai in education events, cosn, aasa, webinar, superintendents, ai policy, district leaders, online
14 to 15 Jan 2027: Hi, AI! conference (online)
Learning Technology Center of Illinois runs its online Hi, AI! conference on 14 and 15 January 2027. Tickets cost $65, rising to $75 after 18 November, and include 12 hours of professional development. Sessions cover personalisation, admin automation, AI policy and safe, ethical use, for K-12 teachers, leaders, technology coaches and librarians.
Why it matters for schools: It offers a large block of AI-focused professional development at low cost and without travel.
20 to 22 Jan 2027: Bett UK 2027 (in person, ExCeL London)
· Bett
Format: in person at ExCeL London. Cost: see the visitor registration page. It is for educators, policy makers and the edtech industry. Bett is the large annual UK edtech show, with more than 700 edtech companies and 400 speakers from 130 countries, per the organiser.
Why it matters for schools: The main UK venue for seeing AI tools for schools and hearing practitioner and policy talks in one place.
Topics: bett 2027, uk edtech show, ai tools for schools, ai in education events, london
22 Jan 2027: Dan Fitzpatrick at Bett UK 2027, What Is AI Actually Changing? (in person, ExCeL London)
· Bett UK
A 30-minute Arena session (13:30 to 14:00) at Bett UK 2027, where Dan Fitzpatrick looks at schools making AI work in practice. Held in person at ExCeL London within the show, which runs 20 to 22 January. Entry is via Bett registration; the speaker page states no price. Suits teachers, school leaders and edtech buyers.
Why it matters for schools: a practical session for leaders deciding where AI genuinely changes teaching, from the founder of AI Educator Tools.
Topics: bett, keynote, school leadership, ai in schools, london, in person
26 to 29 Jan 2027: FETC 2027 (in person, Orlando)
· FETC
Format: in person. Cost: discounted rates run to 4 December 2026, with team discounts and a free expo pass for qualified educators. It is for K-12 leaders and innovators. The Future of Education Technology Conference is a K-12 edtech event at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Why it matters for schools: A large US gathering for benchmarking AI adoption and classroom tools against American districts.
Topics: fetc 2027, k-12 edtech conference, ai in us schools, ai in education events, orlando
31 Jan to 3 Feb 2027: TCEA 2027 Convention and Exposition (in person, San Antonio)
· TCEA
Format: in person. Cost: see the organiser's convention site. It is for Texas and wider US educators and technology leaders. TCEA's annual Texas education technology convention and expo takes place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, and attendees get a free TCEA membership.
Why it matters for schools: A major US K-12 technology event for comparing classroom AI practice and policy with other districts.
Topics: tcea 2027, k-12 technology convention, ai in us schools, ai in education events, san antonio
9 Feb 2027: AI in Tertiary Education ANZ Symposium 2027 (hybrid, RMIT Melbourne and online)
· RMIT University
Now in its fourth year, this free symposium invites practitioners to share what they are trying with AI in teaching and what students experience. Registration is required and in-person places are limited. For higher education and VET educators, learning designers and academic leaders.
Why it matters for schools: Grounded practice rather than hype, at no cost, for university and vocational staff.
Topics: ai in education events, higher education ai, rmit symposium, free ai event, vet ai teaching
17 to 18 Feb 2027: AI District Leaders Action Summit (in person, Knoxville, Tennessee)
· Organiser
A two-day CoSN summit at the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center in Knoxville, helping district teams turn AI plans into action. Districts can add optional monthly virtual roundtables afterwards ($199 per district). Tickets run from $299 to $799; CoSN members pay $699 for the first registrant and non-members $799.
Why it matters for schools: A hands-on, team-based event for US districts moving from AI strategy to delivery.
Topics: ai in education events, cosn, summit, district leaders, in person, knoxville, ai strategy, k-12
24 to 27 Feb 2027: Innovative Schools Summit New York (in person, New York Marriott Marquis)
· AccuTrain
Six co-located conferences, including an AI and Tech for Schools Forum, with pre-conference sessions on 24 and 25 February. Tickets start at 550 USD for the summit only, with early bird pricing to 31 October. For teachers, principals, administrators and special education staff.
Why it matters for schools: Classroom and school staff can pair AI sessions with wider school improvement topics.
Topics: ai in education events, new york education conference, ai tech for schools, school leadership, professional development
25 Feb 2027: CoSN webinar on AI tutoring vendors and student data privacy (webinar)
· CoSN
CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, lists a 2pm to 3:30pm webinar on 25 February 2027 asking what AI tutoring systems can infer about pupils and how vendors use that data. Presenters are Pete Just and Charles Fadel. It covers governance, vendor vetting and procurement. Cost and time zone are not stated. It is for school leaders and district technology chiefs.
Why it matters for schools: Gives leaders sharper questions to ask AI tutoring suppliers about pupil data before buying.
Topics: ai in education events, ai tutoring student privacy, cosn webinar, edtech vendor vetting, school data governance
26 to 28 Feb 2027: WORLDAIEDU, World Conference on AI in Education (hybrid, London and online)
· WORLDAIEDU organisers
A new hybrid conference for sharing research and practice on AI in learning, with oral, poster, virtual and keynote formats. Attendees without a paper can register as listeners, and proceedings offer ISSN and DOI publication. Cost is not stated. For researchers, educators and policy professionals.
Why it matters for schools: Researchers wanting to publish or network internationally on AI in education have a new venue.
Topics: ai in education events, london conference, ai education research, hybrid conference, call for papers
8 to 10 Mar 2027: STEM Education in the Era of AI, STEM-Edu-AI (in person, Siegen, Germany)
· University of Siegen
The Mathematics Education Research Group at the University of Siegen hosts this conference from 8 to 10 March 2027 at Campus Unteres Schloss in Siegen, Germany. It explores how AI is changing the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and maths, with talks, workshops, posters and an innovation expo. Attendance is free apart from the optional conference dinner. It suits researchers, teachers and teacher educators.
Why it matters for schools: A free chance for STEM teachers and teacher educators to hear research-led practice on AI in maths and science.
Topics: ai in education events, stem education ai, ai maths teaching, free ai education conference, teacher educators ai
13 to 16 Mar 2027: SXSW EDU 2027 (in person, Austin, Texas)
· SXSW EDU
A four-day festival of sessions, workshops, an expo and networking on the future of education, with an audience of over 11,000. A badge costs 595 USD, with a discount for booking by 29 October. For educators, edtech builders, higher education and policy professionals.
Why it matters for schools: Useful for edtech and school leaders wanting a broad view of where policy and products are heading.
Topics: ai in education events, sxsw edu, austin conference, edtech networking, future of education
16 to 17 Mar 2027: AI in Higher Education Summit 2027 (in person, ESCP Campus Champerret, Paris)
· ESCP Business School
A two-day summit on how universities should change in an AI world across teaching, research and administration, aiming to produce an executive report and a European community of practice. Cost is not stated and pre-registration is open. For faculty, researchers, leaders and policymakers.
Why it matters for schools: University leaders in Europe shaping institutional AI policy can compare approaches.
Topics: ai in education events, higher education summit, paris event, university ai policy, european education
17 Mar 2027: APA webinar Wrapping Our Minds Around AI, final part of a six-part series (online)
· American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association runs the closing session of its six-part series on 17 March 2027, 2pm to 3:30pm US Eastern. Psychology professor Regan Gurung of Oregon State University looks at evidence-based ways to teach alongside generative AI. It costs $75 for APA members and $90 for non-members, with bundle discounts, and offers no CE credit. It is aimed at university faculty.
Why it matters for schools: Gives lecturers and sixth-form teachers learning-science grounding for classroom AI use.
Topics: ai in education events, ai learning science webinar, teaching with ai faculty, higher education ai webinar, evidence based ai teaching
19 to 21 Mar 2027: 8th European Advanced Educational Technology Conference, EAET (in person, Cambridge)
· EAET
In-person academic conference at the University of Cambridge with oral presentations and peer-reviewed papers published in IEEE proceedings. Fees are not stated on the page; the registration deadline is 20 January 2027. Suits researchers, faculty, students and administrators working on educational technology and AI.
Why it matters for schools: a research-led event, useful for university and teacher-education staff who want peer-reviewed evidence on AI in teaching.
Topics: research, higher education, ed tech, cambridge, in person, academic
23 Mar 2027: The AI in Higher Education Conference, Responsible AI and Governance (venue not stated)
· Government Events
One-day conference, 9.30am to 4.30pm, on institution-wide AI governance: assessment redesign, academic integrity, safeguarding, data privacy and equity. Venue and whether it is in person or online are not stated on the page. Tickets run from 355 to 520 pounds by sector. Audience: university AI, integrity and student support leads.
Why it matters for schools: sixth-form and college leaders can see how universities are approaching assessment and integrity rules.
Topics: higher education, governance, academic integrity, safeguarding, assessment, uk
2 Apr 2027: AI in EDU Summit 2027 (in person, Bentley University, Massachusetts)
· EdTechTeacher
The fourth annual one-day in-person AI in EDU Summit on 2 April 2027 at Bentley University, with keynotes, hands-on learning and 24 sessions across four time slots. Cost is not stated and tickets are sold through Eventbrite. For educators, researchers and edtech professionals, including people new to AI and school or district leaders developing an approach.
Why it matters for schools: A practical, teacher-led day for staff who want hands-on sessions as well as strategy.
Topics: ai in education events, edtechteacher, k12 ai conference, boston education event, hands-on ai workshops
Frequently asked questions
Are there free AI in education events for teachers?
Yes. Free online masterclasses and summits run through the year, and several large shows, such as Bett UK and GESS Dubai, are free for educators to attend in person. Costs are given for each event where the organiser states them.
Are there online AI in education events I can join from anywhere?
Yes. Online events are marked in each heading, and many share recordings with people who register, which helps if a session clashes with teaching.
How do you check event dates?
Every event is checked on the organiser's own website before it is listed, and past events are removed each day. Always confirm details on the official page before booking.
Are there free AI in education events?
Yes. Many organisers run free online summits, webinars and masterclasses, and some conferences offer free or discounted places to teachers. Each entry says the format and the cost where the organiser states it.
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