Education is undergoing a period of purposeful transformation as digital capability, access and relevance reshape how learning is delivered and valued. This edition reflects a sector responding with confidence, balancing innovation with responsibility to learners and institutions alike. Highlighted for outstanding sector impact in 2025, ‘An Cosán wins Most Innovative Digital Transformation at Education Awards 2025’ demonstrated how technology-led initiatives can widen participation and strengthen outcomes. That achievement sets expectations as focus moves towards the 2026 awards, where scalable impact and learner-centred design will remain key measures of excellence. Alongside this, ‘Irish EdTech secures funding to build AI certification platform’ highlights how investment is aligning with emerging skills demands. The growing emphasis on certification reflects a shift towards credibility and workforce relevance in digital education. Lastly, ‘FPT and LG CNS partner to expand AI education solutions in Southeast Asia’ points to the increasing internationalisation of learning models. Cross-border collaboration is reinforcing the global dimension of education strategy. Together, these stories frame a sector advancing through innovation, partnership and scale. They invite readers to explore how education is positioning itself to meet the demands of a more connected, technology-driven future.