Digital learning · AI · Capacity building

AI & e-learning
event calendar 2026–27

A selected event calendar for organisations that turn their knowledge into practical digital learning, across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

23events
4regions incl. online
4priority A
October 2026 – December 2027
Planning edition · updated 4 October 2026. Based on a research shortlist; five events (Ecomondo, Smart City Expo World Congress, Web Summit, Adopt AI and GITEX Global) were added in this update and their dates checked against public listings. Other dates, fees and application availability have not been independently rechecked. Confirm details with organisers before booking. Fees exclude travel and accommodation; VAT and eligibility conditions may apply. Speaking and exhibition access may require a separate application or payment.
APriority A
Priority for travel planning
BPriority B
Attend with a specific meeting or presentation opportunity
CPriority C
Market intelligence or selective participation

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23 events
Oct132026
Priority CRelevance rank #18

Learning Technologies Autumn Forum

  • 13, 15, 20 & 22 October 2026
  • Online
Relevance4/5
Networking3/5
Likely audience
International workplace L&D and learning-technology community
Present or demonstrate
Market intelligence; current speaking access limited
Indicative registration
Free
Organiser website
Oct282026
Priority CRelevance rank #16

AI Expo Africa

  • 28–29 October 2026
  • Johannesburg, South Africa
Relevance3.5/5
Networking4.5/5
Likely audience
Enterprise AI, government, startups and technology buyers
Present or demonstrate
Workshops, exhibition and startup networking
Indicative registration
R4,800 business / R9,600 VIP; R900 one-day option reported
Organiser website
Nov32026
Priority CRelevance rank #22

Smart City Expo World Congress

  • 3–5 November 2026
  • Barcelona, Spain
Relevance2.5/5
Networking4.5/5
Likely audience
City governments, urban-technology firms and public-sector innovators
Present or demonstrate
Visitor pass covers the exhibition, open-stage sessions and side events
Indicative registration
Visitor pass; premium congress access separate. Registration is open
Organiser website
Nov32026
Priority CRelevance rank #23

Ecomondo

  • 3–6 November 2026
  • Rimini, Italy
Relevance2.5/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
Green economy, environmental technology, industry and public authorities
Present or demonstrate
Visitor networking; links to climate and sustainability training topics
Indicative registration
Free two-day ticket through the organiser’s English registration form, including the conference programme
Organiser website
Nov92026
Priority BRelevance rank #19

Web Summit

  • 9–12 November 2026
  • Lisbon, Portugal
Relevance3.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Founders, investors, technology firms and policymakers
Present or demonstrate
Broad technology, AI, entrepreneurship and startup programme
Indicative registration
Paid; check current price

A broad event that still connects to QuadraEdge’s AI and digital-learning work.

Organiser website
Nov102026
Priority ARelevance rank #04

GESS Dubai

  • 10–12 November 2026
  • Dubai, UAE
Relevance4.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Education groups, government, training providers and investors
Present or demonstrate
Speaker applications and Startup Spotlight; education technology, AI, workshops and demonstrations
Indicative registration
Free visitor pass
Organiser website
Nov162026
Priority CRelevance rank #09

EdTech World Forum

  • 16–17 November 2026
  • London, United Kingdom
Relevance4.5/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
EdTech, higher education and AI-in-education specialists
Present or demonstrate
Conference networking; enquire about presenting
Indicative registration
£495 early / £695 VIP + VAT
Organiser website
Nov172026
Priority CRelevance rank #17

Africa Tech Festival

  • 17–19 November 2026
  • Cape Town (CTICC), South Africa
Relevance3/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Government, enterprise, investors and digital-transformation firms
Present or demonstrate
Broad technology networking; enquire about showcases
Indicative registration
Pass prices depend on category

Broad technology and digital-transformation event. Some associated activities start on 16 November.

Organiser website
Nov202026
Priority BRelevance rank #10

European Education & Skills Summit

  • 20 November 2026
  • Hybrid / EU; venue to be confirmed
Relevance4/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
European Commission, ministries, civil society and EdTech
Present or demonstrate
Policy partnerships; showcase access to be confirmed
Indicative registration
Registration and fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
Nov222026
Priority CRelevance rank #11

QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East

  • 22–24 November 2026
  • Abu Dhabi, UAE
Relevance4/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
University leaders, policymakers and skills innovators
Present or demonstrate
Partnership networking; presentation access to be confirmed
Indicative registration
Paid; fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
Dec22026
Priority ARelevance rank #01

OEB Global

  • 2–4 December 2026
  • Berlin, Germany
Relevance5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Digital learning, workplace L&D, government and EdTech
Present or demonstrate
High; speaker call reported closed
Indicative registration
€1,075 + VAT; pre-conference workshops may cost extra; speaker rate €495 + VAT

Pre-conference workshops on 2 December; main conference 3–4 December.

Organiser website
Dec22026
Priority CRelevance rank #14

Educ@tech Expo

  • 2–4 December 2026
  • Paris, France
Relevance3.5/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
Education institutions, public sector and technology suppliers
Present or demonstrate
Plenary conferences, exhibitor workshops and EdTech sessions
Indicative registration
Free professional badge; proof of professional activity may be required
Organiser website
Dec32026
Priority CRelevance rank #20

Adopt AI

  • 3–4 December 2026
  • Grand Palais, Paris, France
Relevance4/5
Networking4.5/5
Likely audience
Business leaders, AI adopters, startups and policymakers
Present or demonstrate
Practical AI adoption, demonstrations and startup sessions
Indicative registration
€420 including VAT advertised; workshop package €900 including VAT

Can be combined with Educ@tech Expo (Paris) on 2 December.

Organiser website
Dec62026
Priority BRelevance rank #06

QS Reimagine Education

  • 6–8 December 2026
  • London, United Kingdom
Relevance4.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Universities, EdTech firms, investors and employers
Present or demonstrate
Innovation awards and showcases; check deadlines
Indicative registration
Paid; fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
Dec72026
Priority CRelevance rank #21

GITEX Global

  • 7–11 December 2026
  • Expo City Dubai, UAE
Relevance3/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Government, enterprise, startups and investors
Present or demonstrate
Summit on 7 December; exhibition 8–11 December
Indicative registration
Pass price to be confirmed
Organiser website
Jan202027
Priority BRelevance rank #05

Learning Technologies France

  • 20–21 January 2027
  • Paris, France
Relevance4.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
L&D, HR, training organisations and digital-learning firms
Present or demonstrate
Exhibition and sessions
Indicative registration
Visitor fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
Jan202027
Priority CRelevance rank #13

Bett UK

  • 20–22 January 2027
  • London, United Kingdom
Relevance3.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Education institutions, suppliers and EdTech buyers
Present or demonstrate
Exhibition and demos; commercial access rules apply
Indicative registration
Eligible educators/NGOs/government free; commercial £325–£750 reported
Organiser website
Feb232027
Priority CRelevance rank #15

didacta

  • 23–27 February 2027
  • Hannover, Germany
Relevance3.5/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
Education, lifelong learning, ministries and technology suppliers
Present or demonstrate
Exhibiting and workshops
Indicative registration
Visitor fee to be confirmed; exhibitor packages from €2,714 reported
Organiser website
Mar92027
Priority CRelevance rank #12

INTED2027

  • 9–11 March 2027
  • Valencia, Spain
Relevance4/5
Networking4/5
Likely audience
Researchers, universities and instructional designers
Present or demonstrate
Abstract submission: oral, poster or virtual
Indicative registration
€520 early / €590 standard + VAT
Organiser website
May52027
Priority ARelevance rank #03

Learning Technologies UK

  • 5–6 May 2027
  • London, United Kingdom
Relevance5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Corporate L&D, HR, training providers and LMS buyers
Present or demonstrate
Exhibition and seminars; enquire about demo access
Indicative registration
Exhibition free; conference fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
May262027
Priority ARelevance rank #02

eLearning Africa

  • 26–28 May 2027
  • Lomé, Togo
Relevance5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Governments, donors, NGOs, training providers and EdTech
Present or demonstrate
Presentations, workshops and bilateral meetings
Indicative registration
€790 early / €890 standard
Organiser website
Jun212027
Priority BRelevance rank #08

AI for Good Global Summit

  • 21–24 June 2027
  • Geneva, Switzerland
Relevance4.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
UN agencies, governments, AI firms, NGOs and universities
Present or demonstrate
Workshops and exhibition; competitive speaking route
Indicative registration
2027 fee to be confirmed
Organiser website
Sep282027
Priority BRelevance rank #07

GESS Saudi Arabia

  • 28–30 September 2027
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Relevance4.5/5
Networking5/5
Likely audience
Education providers, government, investors and EdTech
Present or demonstrate
Speaking and exhibiting; enquire with organiser
Indicative registration
Free registration reported
Organiser website

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Late-2027 watchlist

OEB Global 2027GESS Dubai 2027UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2027AI Expo Africa 2027Africa Tech Festival 2027

These events are excluded from the dated calendar until organiser information is available.