From the opening remarks by Senior Country Manager, Christopher Wiggin to a conversation with Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Education, the day was filled with powerful ideas and practical strategies for shaping the future of education.
Highlights included:
• Paul Ellis, Head of Thought Leadership for Education Futures, on navigating complexity in education and preparing students to be future-ready.
• Professor Barbara Oakley, Distinguished Professor ofEngineering at Oakland University, blending neuroscience and AI to enhance learning.
• Dr Rob Loe, Deputy Principal at The Scots College,challenging us to lead and educate through a relational lens.
• Breakout sessions exploring everything from climate changeeducation and data-driven learning to digital tools, academic preparedness and global perspectives.
A heartfelt thank you to our keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and especially to Hon Erica Stanford for joining us and sharing her vision for education in Aotearoa.
To everyone who attended — Cambridge would like to thank you for your energy, your questions and your commitment to learning. We hope the conversations sparked at the event continue to grow in your schools and communities
