Registration is now open for the 32nd edition of Bett Brasil, Latin America’s largest event for innovation and technology in education. The event will take place May 4–7, 2027, at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. Admission is free, and you can register at this link.

The Courage to Transform

The central theme of Bett Brasil 2027 will be “The courage to transform. Action begins with each of us. Transformation happens through all of us.”

The proposal is based on the challenges facing education, such as artificial intelligence, new ways of learning and working, mental health, climate change, inequalities, and changes in human relationships.

This theme highlights the role of the individual in the face of change, while keeping in mind that significant transformations in education depend on collective effort.

According to Adriana Martinelli, Director of Content at Bett Brasil, the concept of courage proposed for 2027 is not related to the absence of fear or to the expectation that educators and leaders will individually solve systemic issues.

“Courage is understood as an attitude toward change and uncertainty. It is the willingness to ask questions when the known answers are no longer sufficient; to understand before deciding; to try new approaches; to recognize what needs to change; to review practices; to listen to other perspectives; to make choices and take action,” explains Adriana.

The Bett Brasil program will bring together more than 450 national and international experts. Photo: Bett Brasil.

From this perspective, the content framework for the 32nd edition builds on the four pillars presented in the report“Education: A Treasure to Be Discovered,” prepared by the International Commission on Education for the 21st Century for UNESCO, under the coordination of Jacques Delors.

Originally published in 1996, the document proposed four fundamental areas of learning for lifelong education: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be.

In 2027, Bett Brasil will revisit these pillars through the lens of contemporary issues, such as artificial intelligence, new relationships with knowledge and work, mental health, sustainability, diversity, and digital culture.

The central question guiding the program is: What does it mean to Be, to Know, to Do, and to Live Together in the world that is being built right now?

Four Approaches to Thinking About Education

The pillars presented by Delors take on new meaning in the Bett Brasil program and guide the content sessions, which are divided into four subtopics:

• The Courage to Be

The first step—related to learning to be—begins with reflection on who we are and who we are becoming. The program will address topics such as human development, identity and purpose, mental health and well-being, social-emotional skills, autonomy, ethics, conscious leadership, life planning, holistic education, and the relationship between technology and humanity.

Among the questions raised are how to care for those who learn, teach, and lead; who we need to be in the face of a changing world; and what remains essentially human in a world marked by technological advancement.

See also: Mental health in schools requires prevention, support, and attention to students’ well-being

• The Courage to Understand

The second movement builds on the process of learning to know and addresses the need to interpret, select, relate, and produce knowledge in an environment characterized by the widespread circulation of information.

Artificial intelligence, digital culture, science and research, data and evidence, media literacy, curriculum, assessment, critical thinking, new ways of learning, and the relationship between human and artificial intelligence are among the content areas. The proposal also explores what it means to learn in the age of AI and what knowledge remains essential.

See also: Media literacy: How can we prepare students to evaluate information in the age of AI?

• The Courage to Take Action

Learning by doing is associated with the ability to turn knowledge into action. In this context, the program addresses innovation, creativity, experimentation, skills, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, technologies applied to education, maker culture, new teaching practices, the future of work, and impact-oriented learning.

The proposal is based on questions such as what needs to be explored, what skills will be necessary to thrive in a changing world, and how to put innovation into practice.

• The Courage to Build Together

The fourth step, which involves learning to live together, is based on the understanding that complex challenges in education cannot be solved individually.

Collaboration, inclusion, diversity and equity, social cohesion, citizenship, participation, dialogue, school culture, human relations, safety and digital citizenship, collective intelligence, and community building are all part of this pillar.

Among the issues that guide the movement are how to work with people who think differently, how to create environments of belonging, and how to strengthen relationships in contexts marked by polarization and isolation.

Confirmed Speakers

Among the confirmed speakers on the Bett Brasil 2027 agenda are: philosopher and professor Clóvis de Barros; Daniel Munduruku, a writer, educator, and Indigenous philosopher from the Munduruku people; Giselle Santos, a digital transformation consultant; Lilian Bacich, director of Tríade Educacional; Ricardo Henriques, executive superintendent of Instituto Unibanco; Alessandra Borelli, an attorney specializing in digital law; Cesar Amaral Nunes, a researcher at Unicamp; and Camila Lemos Nicodemo, the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at FGV Direito SP .

• Learn more about the program.

Experts already confirmed for the Bett Brasil 2027 program. Photo: Courtesy of the organizers.

Four types of credentials

Those interested can choose from four types of credentials, each offering different levels of access to the content program and the exhibition area: Bett Congress, Bett Pass, Managers' Forum, and Visitor.

• Bett Conference: Access to the Bett Conference auditoriums and workshops, featuring content focused on K-12, higher education, and vocational education. Plus, the exhibition area and free programming.
• Bett Pass: Priority access to the Bett Congress auditoriums, with no need to select sessions in advance. Also includes access to the exhibition area and free programming.
• Managers' Forum: exclusively for professionals in management and leadership positions. Access to the Managers' Forum auditorium and the VIP Lounge. Plus the exhibition area and free programming.
• Visitor: a free option that grants admission to the exhibition area, as well as access to the opening lecture and the free-access content areas: Public Education, Startups Arena, and Tech User Labs.

To learn more and register, click here. 

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