EdTech Congress turns Barcelona into the global epicenter of educational innovation
The Montjuïc Conference Centre will host the EdTech Congress Barcelona on February 4th and 5th. This annual event is establishing itself as a key meeting point for educational innovation in the age of artificial intelligence, thanks to a new partnership with Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).
On February 4th and 5th, the Montjuïc Congress Palace will once again host EdTech Congress Barcelona, which this year takes a significant leap forward. The event, promoted by Fira de Barcelona and the EduTech Cluster, reinforces its role as an essential meeting point thanks to a new alliance with Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the leading international authority in the audiovisual sector. Both events will coincide, creating a unique ecosystem where technology, innovation, and education converge.
With the motto "Reimagining education and training in the age of artificial intelligenceThe congress will bring together 81 leading specialists and more than 60 technology companies. The event aims to thoroughly analyze how the rise of AI is transforming teaching, school management, and learning models, and to explore how these changes can be implemented with human-centered, inclusive criteria across the educational world: schools, universities, vocational training programs, and corporate training departments. At a time marked by accelerated digitalization, the EdTech Congress seeks to highlight AI as a catalyst for developing more flexible, accessible, and adaptive learning, capable of addressing both immediate and future challenges.
Top-level presentations
The opening conference will be given by Kristina Ishmael, one of the most influential voices in educational technology in the United States. The program will conclude with a presentation by Cristóbal Cobo, a researcher renowned for his humanistic approach and creator of the concept of "invisible learning." In addition, figures such as Ousman Umar, founder of NASCO Feeding Minds and a leading figure in technology as a tool for empowerment, will participate. This organization brings digital training to rural African areas to combat poverty and forced migration, making it a clear example of resilience, transforming social realities, and opening up educational opportunities. The program is rounded out by prominent profiles such as Mariana Ferrarelli, an expert in educational AI; paleoanthropologist Ignacio Martínez Mendizábal, a champion of the role of human cooperation; philosopher and sociologist César Rendueles; and Faraón Llorens, a pioneering university figure in digital innovation. and the writer Belén Gopegui, who reflects on the relationship between technology and intimacy.
The congress will address key issues such as inclusion and digital accessibility, the incorporation of new technologies and devices in classrooms, digital well-being, good teaching practices, and the transformation of university and research environments as a result of AI.
Extensive exhibition space and demonstrations
In parallel, more than 60 companies will present solutions in hybrid classrooms, advanced connectivity, AI-based assessment systems, accessibility, and educational infrastructure. The program is rounded out with a Demo & Immersive Lab dedicated to smart learning spaces, a Discovery Stage, and an Investor Forum. start-upsas well as an interdisciplinary hackathon focused on inclusion, in collaboration with organizations such as Fundación La Caixa, Fundación Mona, 3Cat, and Fundación Sant Joan de Déu. As usual, the congress will also recognize educational institutions that stand out for their best practices in the use of technology and AI. ISE, strategic partner
One of the highlights of the 2026 edition is the integration of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) as a strategic partner. This collaboration will allow EdTech Congress participants to access the world's largest audiovisual event, strengthen the intersection of pedagogy, technology, and cutting-edge audiovisual solutions, and position Barcelona as a unique international benchmark. ISE will be held concurrently, from February 3 to 6 at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona, and EdTech visitors will have access to its offering of audiovisual technology related to education, expanding opportunities for schools, universities, and public organizations seeking to implement new technological applications. With an expected attendance of 2,500, EdTech Congress Barcelona 2026 consolidates its role as an essential meeting point for educational leaders, universities, ICT managers, government agencies, and corporate training professionals.
Furthermore, the integration of the We Love Learning Summit, powered by Netex Learning and focused on the impact of AI on corporate training—especially in the financial sector—enriches the program and ultimately broadens the event's reach.