BETT REVIEW
Avantis Education brings a ‘Space to Thrive’ to BETT 2026 A
vantis Education, creators of ClassVR, the world’s leading virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution designed exclusively for education, brings an immersive ‘Space to Thrive’ experience to stand NK30 at BETT UK (21st – 23rd January). With the UK Government last week announcing a £200 million investment into SEND teacher
training – and NFER’s 2025 ‘Teacher Voice Omnibus’ finding that around one-quarter of pupils need extra support for wellbeing and accessing learning – schools are increasingly looking for practical, scalable tools that support regulation in real time, for all learners.
“Mental health and wellbeing is no longer a peripheral issue in education; it’s a fundamental part of a pupil’s experience in the classroom. With around 25% of pupils needing extra support, schools need solutions that they can easily embed into daily practice to support every learner,” explains Huw Williams, CEO, Avantis Education.
“The ‘Space to Thrive’ is more than just a theme for our stand; it is a demonstration of how VR can act as an immediate ‘reset’ for students facing emotional dysregulation or anxiety. By stepping into our sensory experience at BETT.”
BETT 2026 also marks Avantis Education’s first show with its next-gen headset Xcelerate officially on the market. A significant enhancement to its hardware offering, Xcelerate delivers ClassVR’s most powerful learning experiences to date.
Xcelerate is the first ClassVR headset specifically for high school and further education, enabling seamless learning with a 90° flip visor and four- camera spatial tracking. Designed for use with EduverseCTE, Xcelerate brings
Promethean named ‘Company of the Year’ at BETT Awards 2026 P
romethean, a leading global tech company and brand owned by Mynd. ai, Inc. (NYSE American: MYND), has been named Company of the Year at the BETT Awards 2026.
Promethean picked up the award at a ceremony last night [Wednesday 21 January] – the first evening of BETT UK at the London Excel – which celebrates the inspiring creativity and innovation that can be found throughout technology for education.
This achievement reflects Promethean’s leadership and impact across the global educational technology sector. Being named Company of the Year (more than £3m) further underlines Promethean’s international recognition and commitment to improving outcomes and delivering meaningful impact for educators and learners worldwide. With more than two million classrooms using its technology across 126 countries, Promethean continues to set the standard for education technology at scale. Over the past 12 months, Promethean has sharpened its “built to last” strategy, focusing on delivering long-term value for schools through durable hardware alongside its ongoing investment in software, services, and AI-integration. This investment has been designed to enhance usability, inclusivity, and consistency across learning environments, while ensuring classroom technology remains adaptable over time. This commitment has been central to Promethean’s approach – and a key factor in its recognition for this BETT Award category.
The judges noted that Promethean truly stands out in a crowded market. 28
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the power of virtual reality into career and technical education. With three bespoke content libraries: Career Readiness, Vocational Pathways, and Career Exploration, EduverseCTE gives educators the flexibility to deliver hands-on learning that prepares students for the real world.
Xcelerate with EduverseCTE will be available for demonstration on stand NK30 throughout the show, enabling visitors to experience first-hand how VR can bridge the gap between classroom learning and vocational careers. Alongside officially debuting Xcelerate, Avantis Education will be launching a brand new SEND-focused content solution, EduverseThrive. EduverseThrive is specifically designed to support SEND provision, wellbeing, and inclusion in mainstream classrooms.
Visit stand NK30 to experience the immersive ‘Space to Thrive’ and try the new Xcelerate headsets with EduverseCTE.
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As a leader in interactive displays, Promethean combines strong sales growth, global support, and sustainability initiatives to deliver engaging, energy-efficient classroom technology to millions of learners.
Their outstanding customer care, teacher support, and commitment to helping schools use technology to improve learning outcomes make them a clear winner.
Arthur Giterman, chief executive officer at Promethean, said: “To be recognised as Company of the Year at the BETT Awards is an exceptional moment for Promethean.
“This award reflects our belief that meaningful innovation in education starts with the classroom. From Promethean ActivPanel® 10’s focus on
usability, inclusivity, and sustainability, to our wider commitment to supporting educators through training, service, and long-term value, everything we do is designed to help schools rethink the ordinary. “We’re proud to see that approach recognised by BETT, and to be celebrating this milestone alongside educators at BETT 2026.” Educators, resellers and distributors attending BETT 2026 are invited to visit Promethean on stand NK40 to experience live demonstrations and hands-on sessions.
Promethean is hosting a series of 30-minute practical sessions on-stand. These hands-on workshops will take place on Friday 23 January: 11:00, 12:00, and 14:00.
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