As educators one of the toughest trials we face is getting our students' curiosity peaked and creating a passion for discovery and learning. That’s why we are so excited to announce our opening keynote speaker, the fantastic Ms. Simone Giertz. Simone is a STEM icon, Swedish inventor, brain-tumor survivor, robotics enthusiast, TV host, professional YouTuber, and passion provoking educator. Her TED talk, "Why you should make useless things,” has encouraged kids and adults worldwide to ask questions through creation and to be curious! Simone’s going to share her unique perspective into the importance of STEM education and how educators and students can ask and answer questions through the process of creation.

Martin is the CEO of The Bean Centre, an organisation whose mission is to partner with innovative education experts and companies to evolve the future of education. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the intersection of technology and education, Martin provides strategic advice to educational organisations of all types - private, public and community. More about Martin Bean

Join us in learning from one of the most profound public speakers of our time, author and educator, Adam Grant. Adam deeply understands the emotional journey educators are on and speaks powerfully to the triumphs and tragedies of this path. As an organizational psychologist, bestselling author and professor at Wharton, Adam explores the science of motivation, generosity, original thinking, and rethinking. He is recognized as one of the world's 10 most influential management thinkers, and Fortune's 40 under 40. Adam will be bringing us all on a journey of self discovery, connection, and hope as he relates his personal insights and personal experience of embracing the educators' path.