Keynote Speakers
Some of the world's most inspirational speakers will share their passion for education over the four days of the conference. Expect to be challenged, inspired, and truly humbled by people who are doing extraordinary things to make the world a better place. Register here [more+]
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Introducing Hans Rosling ... Co-founder of Gapminder Foundation and Professor of International Health, Karolinska Institute Even the most worldly and well-traveled among us will have their perspectives shifted by Hans Rosling. A professor of global health at Sweden´s Karolinska Institute his current work focuses on dispelling common myths about the so-called developing world. The world no longer consist of two types of countries; industrialized and developing, but there is a socioeconomic continuum of social and economic development. Many countries are moving towards prosperity twice as fast as the old west ever did. In Hans Rosling´s hands, data sings. Global trends in health and economics come to vivid life and the big picture of global development-with some surprisingly good news-snaps into sharp focus. |
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Introducing Sarah Kay ...
Sarah Kay is a Spoken Word Poet who grew up in New York City and began performing her poetry when she was only fourteen years old. Even though she was often the youngest poet by a decade, Sarah made herself at home at the Bowery Poetry Club, one of New York's most famous Spoken Word venues. In 2004, Sarah founded Project V.O.I.C.E. and has since taught Spoken Word Poetry in classrooms and workshops all over the world, to students of all ages. Most recently, Sarah was a featured speaker at the 2011 TED conference. Sarah is an IB Diploma graduate from the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York City. |
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Photograph by Lyn Hartley |
Introducing Paul Nicklen ... Growing up in a small Inuit community in Canada's Arctic, Paul Nicklen spent his early years hunting and travelling on the land. On Baffin Island, Nicklen developed exceptional field skills and a keen interest in observing wildlife. Best known for his vivid and intimate wildlife photos for National Geographic, Nicklen started out a biologist in the Northwest Territories, gathering data on such species as lynx, grizzlies, and polar bears. Today he bridges the gap between scientific research and the public, showing how fragile and fast-changing habitats are profoundly affecting wildlife. |
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Introducing Prof Lee, Wing On ... Dean, Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore |
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Introducing Kiran Bedi, Ph.D ... |
