Canva Education is set to launch a UK Learning Labs roadshow in 2026, featuring a series of in-person events aimed at teachers and education specialists. The initiative will take place across various cities including Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol, culminating in a four-day Learning Labs festival in London from June 22 to June 25.
The events are designed to equip educators with practical knowledge on utilizing Canva’s platform and AI tools in the classroom. Participants will engage in sessions focusing on lesson design, enhancing student creativity, and streamlining teacher workflow. Jade Parkinson-Hill, UK Education Community Manager at Canva, announced the initiative on LinkedIn, expressing excitement about supporting educators in exploring new digital learning approaches. “Canva Education Learning Labs are back! Bringing the future of classroom creativity to your region, for your school,” she wrote.
The roadshow will consist of one-day events across the UK between April and June 2026, offering teachers an opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and live demonstrations of Canva Education tools. According to the announcement, topics will include Canva’s AI features, Canva Code, collaborative whiteboards, and additional tools that enhance teacher productivity and lesson creation.
Educators attending the workshops will also receive updates on new products introduced at Canva Create 2026, along with classroom resources to facilitate the integration of the platform into educational settings. Sessions will be led by Canva staff, alongside educators from the company’s “Canvassador” teacher community, who have firsthand experience using the platform in classrooms.
The Learning Labs festival in London will cater to a variety of education professionals, with tailored sessions for primary teachers, secondary teachers, school leaders, and post-16 educators. Workshops will cover a range of topics, including lesson planning with AI tools and fostering classroom collaboration through digital whiteboards. Previous participants have noted that the events provide a valuable environment for testing tools in a collaborative setting.
This roadshow is part of Canva’s broader strategy to expand its education community and increase the adoption of Canva for Education among schools. The platform, which serves over 260 million users globally each month, is offered free to primary and secondary schools. Through the Learning Labs initiative, Canva aims to help educators explore how creative design tools and AI features can enhance teaching, promote student collaboration, and facilitate classroom content creation.
In parallel, the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 have opened for submissions, recognizing education technology organizations that demonstrate measurable impact in K–12, higher education, and lifelong learning. The awards invite entries from the UK, the Americas, and internationally, focusing on evidence of outcomes and real-world applications.
As the education landscape continues to evolve with advancements in technology, initiatives like Canva’s Learning Labs reflect a growing commitment to integrating digital tools into teaching practices. By offering hands-on experiences and resources, these events aim to empower educators in their pursuit of innovative and effective teaching methods.
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