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The Tech Trends report 2026 is a biennial publication based on international trend studies and market reports, enriched with the insights of experts from the SURF cooperative and beyond. Together, institutions look ahead to opportunities as well as challenges that have a direct impact on learning, discovery and collaboration. We look not only at the maturity and potential of new technologies, but also at the public values involved. From privacy and autonomy to inclusiveness and sustainability.
The technological developments in this report take place within a broader context of social, technological, economic, environmental and political influences. These drivers, from ageing and digitalisation to climate change, inequality and geopolitical tensions, shape the playing field in which education and research must set their course.
Thanks to the collaboration of many members from the SURF cooperative, this report provides a broad-based and in-depth picture of the framework within which the digital future of education and research moves in the coming years.
Download the full report from SURFdrive
Prefer to delve deeper by theme? Each chapter can also be downloaded separately below.
Each chapter describes trends, signals and impact on education, research and daily practice.
For whom is this report intended?
The Tech Trends report is intended for administrators, policymakers, innovators, IT professionals, teachers and researchers within Dutch education and research. As a cooperative of education and research institutions, SURF helps its members look ahead to technological developments and the context in which they take place. This report provides insight into opportunities, risks and public values, enabling institutions to make well-considered choices about digitisation, collaboration and innovation. As such, it is both a source of inspiration and a strategic tool for everyone within the sector guiding the digital future.
