IE EdTech Summit 2026 – EdTech Playground

    EdTech Partner Guide

    Everything EdTech suppliers need to know to prepare for the EdTech Playground and the event

    Event Overview

    Date

    March 19, 2026

    Time

    9:00 – 18:00

    Venue

    IE Tower, 24th Floor

    Contact

    milena.janowska@collab.ie.edu

    Welcome to the IE EdTech Summit 2026. This edition marks the evolution of IE's internal innovation events into a global thought-leadership platform focused on the strategic and evidence-based impact of AI in education.

    The EdTech Playground is a central element of the IE EdTech Summit, designed to showcase innovative tools, platforms, and solutions while fostering high-quality conversations with a curated audience of decision-makers.

    Event Schedule

    09:00 – 09:30

    Registration & arrival of attendees

    09:30 – 18:00

    Main Event & EdTech Playground running in parallel

    18:00 – 18:10

    Closing remarks

    18:00 – 20:00

    Networking cocktail

    Key Breaks & High-Traffic Moments

    These moments are especially important for interaction at the EdTech Playground:

    11:30 – 12:00

    Coffee Break

    First major networking moment of the day. Attendees circulate between the main stage and the Playground.

    13:50 – 15:00

    Lunch Break

    Peak interaction window. The EdTech Playground becomes the main networking hub.

    18:00 – 20:00

    Vino Español (Closing Catering)

    Informal networking cocktail. A strong opportunity for relaxed conversations and informal connections.

    Venue Information

    Location

    IE Tower – 24th Floor

    IE University, Madrid, Spain

    The EdTech Playground is integrated into the main event space and is not a closed exhibition area. Please plan for a compact and flexible setup.

    Wi-Fi Access

    Wi-Fi will be available throughout the event space.

    Wi-Fi credentials will be shared with all registered partners shortly before the event.

    Booth & Space Details – What IE Provides

    Each participating partner will be provided with:

    • One high table (cocktail / bar-style), suitable for a laptop, tablets, light demo materials
    • Power access (please bring your own adapters if needed)
    • Space for one roll-up banner (Roll-up banner production by IE using a unified event design; please share your company logo in vector format, colour and B&W)
    • Inclusion on the official event website

    If you require additional equipment or have special technical needs, please inform us in advance.

    VR Stand: Managed by Gema Molero (gema.molero@ie.edu). VR headsets and space for additional equipment will be provided by IE. Please coordinate with Gema Molero for any details.

    What We Expect from Partners

    We encourage partners to focus on engagement and value, rather than traditional sales activity.

    During the Event

    • • Present a clear demo or use case of your solution
    • • Encourage hands-on interaction and conversation
    • • Align your presence with the summit's themes: AI, leadership, innovation, and impact in education

    Best Practices

    • • Highlight practical benefits for educators, institutions, and learners
    • • Prepare real use cases, success stories, or data-backed evidence
    • • Share information about training, pilots, or follow-up opportunities
    • • Bring digital materials (QR codes, links, demos preferred over printed handouts)

    Assets Required from Partners

    To ensure proper visibility and communication, please provide the following:

    A. Branding Assets

    • • Company logo (high resolution, vector, SVG or PNG preferred)

    B. Representative Information

    For the person attending the EdTech Playground:

    • • Name & surname
    • • Role / title
    • • Company name
    • • Professional photo (high-resolution headshot)

    This information will be published on the event website.

    Registration – Mandatory

    All partners must complete the official registration form. Registration is required for access control, logistics, and communication.

    Register as Partner

    Promotion & Partner Collaboration

    The IE EdTech Summit 2026 is open to the general public, and partner collaboration is key to maximizing reach and impact.

    We kindly ask partners to:

    • Share the event on social media and professional channels
    • Communicate your participation in the EdTech Playground
    • Help promote the event within your networks and communities

    If you have any questions or special requirements, please contact the IE EdTech Summit team:

    milena.janowska@collab.ie.edu

    Thank you for contributing to the IE EdTech Summit 2026 and for being part of the EdTech Playground.

    — IE EdTech Summit Team