Digital transformation in classrooms takes center stage in Madrid this November. Simo Educacion 2026 gathers school leaders, suppliers and teachers to show practical tools and classroom experiences already in use across different types of institutions.
Dates, venue and access
Simo Educacion 2026 runs from 11 to 13 November at IFEMA MADRID, Ifema Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I. The venue recommends public transport while facility improvements are underway. Metro line 8 serves Feria de Madrid with direct airport connections. Bus lines 73, 112 and 122 and intercity line 828 also serve the fair. IFEMA provides an interactive map to locate parking near pavilions.
Key figures for this edition
Official figures show the event drawing 10 000 trade visitors, 140 exhibiting companies and participants from 14 countries. Ninety eight percent of attendees come from the education sector, concentrating decision makers and operational teams around product demonstrations and expo stands.
Focus areas and program highlights
The edition theme is Leadership for educational transformation. The agenda groups experience zones for teachers, practical workshops, conference sessions and a Start Up Show Up area that showcases emerging EdTech offerings. The event promotes classroom innovation projects and activities aimed at school management and professional development. INTEF recognises attendance and provides certification of training hours for teachers who meet the stated requirements.
Exhibitor and visitor profile
Among the 140 exhibitors are school management platform vendors, interactive content developers, classroom hardware suppliers and startups offering augmented reality and learning analytics solutions. Visitors include school heads, technology managers and teacher trainers evaluating tools for classroom adoption.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Simo Educacion 2026
Prioritize meetings with exhibitors whose solutions match your implementation timeline. Use the Liveconnect platform to schedule demonstrations and confirm the presence of decision makers. Bring one page summaries that present value proposition and real use cases. In demos, clarify next steps such as a pilot timeline, internal sponsor and indicative budget to move discussions forward.
Final note and link to official site
Three days at Simo Educacion 2026 offer a concentrated view of tools and initiatives shaping classroom practice. Book sessions, check the exhibitor map and register through the official site at http://www.ifema.es/en/simo-educacion to arrange meetings with companies and school leaders.
