BETT NEWS: New pavillion supports edtech innovation

Bett 2013 will host a new Startup Pavilion in association with EdMix, a community of education technology startup companies comprising educators, innovators and education technology entrepreneurs.

The Pavilion will host 20 edtech companies showcasing the latest and most innovative ideas, resources and solutions for learning technology.

Bett will also play host to PitchFest, EdMix’s edtech pitching competition, which is the largest such event in Europe.

15 shortlisted companies and entrepreneurs will pitch their business to a panel of expert judges live at the show for the chance to win prizes worth in excess of £15,000 and receive hands-on support, advice and mentorship from industry experts and investors.

The EdMix pitchingcompetition will be held in the Startup Pavilion, stand C31, at Bett 2013 at 4pm on Friday 1 February 2013.

Bett 2013 will take place on 30 January – 2 February 2013, at ExCeL London and is free to attend. For further information and to register attendance for the show and its conferences, visit www.bettshow.com.