This week, the city of São Paulo is becoming the hub for dialogue on education. Bett Brasil, Latin America’s largest education and technology conference, kicked off this Tuesday (the 9th) at the Transamerica Expo Center. Under the theme “Education and Work for New Futures,” the conference aims to bring together education leaders to discuss the potential and challenges of the national education system. 

The event’s opening ceremony highlighted the importance of integrating new technologies into schools and discussed strategies for reducing inequalities in access across the country. 

In attendance were Claudia Valério, director of Bett Brasil, the São Paulo State Secretary of Education, Renato Feder; the presidents of the National Council of Secretaries of Education (Consed), Vitor de Angelo; the presidents of the National Union of Municipal Education Directors (Undime Nacional and Undime São Paulo), Luiz Miguel Garcia; and the vice president of the National Association of Catholic Education (ANEC), Sister Adair Aparecida Sberga. 

Claudia Valério, director of Bett Brasil, highlighted the event’s growth—which this year features 290 exhibiting brands and more than 320 speakers—as well as its role as a forum for dialogue that anticipates and discusses trends in education. “Bett always makes room for the new; we’re always one step ahead, trying to anticipate and predict trends for the sector. “We want to accelerate innovation and connect educators to foster the best possible development for Brazilian education,” she noted. The director also highlighted the topics that are expected to take center stage at this year’s event, such as ChatGPT, inclusion, diversity, mental health, the new high school curriculum, and continuing education for teachers.

Renato Feder, the São Paulo State Secretary of Education, spoke at the opening ceremony about the potential of the nation’s education system. “We don’t see the good news coming out of the country. I routinely visit schools throughout the state, and I can say that we are experiencing an educational revolution, especially in public schools.” 

The increased participation of the public school system in Bett Brasil 2023 was also a prominent topic among the guests. Luiz Miguel Garcia, president of Undime, noted that in its early years, the event was geared exclusively toward private schools—a reality that has changed completely over the course of the event’s 28-year history. “What was once a gathering restricted solely to the private education sector is now a forum for debates and solutions for education as a whole. This year’s theme, in fact, presents us with the challenge of addressing the inequalities that still exist regarding access to technology in schools across the country.” 

Vitor de Angelo, president of Consed, emphasized in his speech the importance of raising awareness among administrators about the educational use of technological tools. “Technology should bring people together, not drive them apart. It’s nonsense to think that innovations like ChatGPT spell the end of education. The question we should ask ourselves is: What skills do I need to operate this technology and use it to my advantage? Now more than ever, we need to learn how to ask questions.” 

Also present at the opening was Sister Adair Aparecida Sberga, director and first vice president of the National Association of Catholic Education (ANEC), who praised the choice of theme, which, she said, contributes to the development of public and private education. “This year’s theme is a necessity in today’s world, as we are experiencing a transformation in work and education. The choice couldn’t be better,” she emphasized.

Bett Brasil runs through Friday (May 12). Anyone wishing to visit the Bett Brasil 2023 exhibition area at the Transamerica Expo Center can simply register for free on-site to see and connect with the latest innovations from a wide range of education-related sectors. 

Bett Brasil 2023

Date: May 9–12
Venue: Transamerica Expo Center (São Paulo).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Website: Bett Brasil
Full Schedule: Click here

About Bett Brasil

Bett Brasil is the largest education and technology event in Latin America. It is part of the global Bett Show series organized by the Hyve Group, one of the world’s leading organizers of events considered industry benchmarks. Bett aims to inspire and discuss the future of the sector and the role of technology and innovation in the education of educators and students.

About Hyve Group

The Hyve Group was founded in 1991 and is now one of the world’s leading organizers of international trade shows, conferences, and events. The Hyve Group’s primary strategic vision is to build a global portfolio of events grounded in high-quality content, delivering an excellent experience and ROI (return on investment) to its clients. Hyve strives to deliver the best services to clients worldwide, regardless of location. It places exhibitors and visitors at the center of its efforts and drives sustainable growth for its investors. Hyve Group is a publicly traded company that has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1998.

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