Harnessing the Power of Esports - Discover Transformative Learning Opportunities at Bett UK 2025 with British Esports, from 22nd January - 24th January 2025.
December 5, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
British Esports Federation :
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Sunderland, Thursday 5th December, 2024 - British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce a return to the world's leading EdTech show, Bett UK at Excel London, from 22nd January to 24th January 2025.
As Bett’s official partner for the Esports @ Bett Arena, British Esports will once again take centre stage to showcase the rapidly evolving world of competitive gaming and its impact on education.
Bett UK, the global hub for EdTech, annually attracts over 30,000 educators, innovators, and thought leaders, as well as 600+ exhibitors offering cutting-edge educational solutions.
The Esports @ Bett Arena, powered by British Esports, will offer a packed schedule of talks, panels, hands-on workshops and live esports tournaments featuring Rocket League and other popular esports games.
This dedicated esports space will provide educators, policymakers, and educational institutions with practical guidance on integrating esports into the classroom and developing esports facilities.
It will also explore how developing an esports curriculum and enrichment offer alongside an innovative pedagogical approach can enhance student engagement and foster essential transferable skills like teamwork, leadership and critical thinking.
Visitors to Esports @ Bett can expect key insights from British Esports' leadership team, including Chester King (President), Dave Martin (Senior Vice President), Tom Dore (Vice President), and Kalam Neale (Head of Education) along with contributions from a range of key partners including Pearson, Leadership Skills Foundation, College of Esports and RUCKUS Networks.
Dedicated sessions will highlight how esports is transforming education throughout the UK, emphasising the abundance of career pathways as well as the social and developmental benefits esports affords young people.
In addition to thought-provoking sessions, Esports @ Bett will showcase some of the finest esports talent from schools and colleges across the UK, competing in British Esports’ Student Champs.
"British Esports are excited to return to Bett UK for our fourth consecutive year as the association partner and hosts of the extremely popular Esports @ Bett theatre." said Kalam Neale, Head of Education, British Esports. "At a critical juncture in the development of skills for a future-ready global workforce, we are proud to showcase our world leading esports in education offer."
British Esports’ team can be found at stand #NJ70, opposite the Esports @ Bett theatre, for the duration of the show and look forward to welcoming you all and supporting your esports education journey.
"We're excited to be partnering with the British Esports Federation to deliver Esports @ Bett at Bett UK 2025! Once again, together we'll be offering educators the opportunity to experience esports through CPD-accredited content, live tournaments, and hands-on experience with new technology.” said Duncan Verry, Portfolio Director, Hyve Group. “It's a privilege to celebrate four years of partnering with such respected industry experts as the team at British Esports."
For more information on Esports @ Bett, including ticket availability and the latest agenda, visit the official website at https://uk.bettshow.com.
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About British Esports
Established in 2016, British Esports is the national body for esports in the UK. As one of the world’s leading esports authorities, we are the recognised member of the Global Esports Federation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and founding member of the International Olympic Committee Esports and Gaming Liaison Group. From nationwide amateur grassroots competition to cutting edge esports curriculum and national representation on the global stage, we're dedicated to increasing levels of esports awareness, improving esports standards, and inspiring future esports talent.
For more information and all the latest news, visit www.britishesports.org or follow British Esports on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok.
About Bett
Bett is the biggest education technology exhibition in the world. Bett brings together 30,000+ educators and changemakers from across the entire education landscape and 600+ innovative EdTech and resource solution providers showcasing cutting-edge and impactful products and services. Bett 2025 will take place from 22nd to 24th January 2025 at ExCeL London. Visit uk.bettshow.com/ for more information.
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