Heramb Kulkarni is a dedicated education technology professional with over 24 years of experience, specializing in transforming educational practices globally. His expertise spans curriculum development, digital education, and collaborative learning strategies, impacting institutions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. As a Talent Ambassador of the City of Tampere, Finland, Heramb actively promotes innovative education initiatives. His career includes pivotal roles in multinational corporations such as Nokia, Lucent Technologies, Skyworks, and Accenture, where he gained extensive experience in technology, architecture, and software development. Heramb is currently pursuing doctoral research focussing on digital education and learning experience platforms, aiming to revolutionize educational practices in developing countries. He is passionate about driving positive change in education through speaking engagements and consulting projects. He believes in collaborating to shape the future of education together.

Adam is a musician and educator with a passion for philosophical reasoning and ethical thinking.

Adam has taught at Redhill School since 2006, where he has held many roles teaching Music, History, Design, Project-Based Learning, and Life Orientation. He currently teaches Theory of Knowledge as part of the IB curriculum and is preparing the first class in South Africa to take Philosophy as a Matric subject through the IB.

As a musician, Adam trained as a conductor and worked with the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra for many years, and is now the musical director of The African Renaissance Ensemble, a group of 20 musicians with a passion for performing music from the Renaissance period.

In 2020, Adam co-founded the Deliberate, a consultancy that focuses on providing training and developing courses in ethical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and critical evaluation for professional organisations, schools, and corporations. In this capacity, he is a regular speaker and presenter.

As a teacher, Adam is dedicated to preparing his students for a future that is beyond our imaginations. This talk will explore what this could mean and how to best equip oneself as we hurtle into the 21st century.

Sue Pilkington-Williams, Head of Redhill School Early Learning Centre, has dedicated years to Early Childhood Education, focusing on teaching methodologies, global trends, and best practices tailored to the South African context.

Six years ago, upon joining Redhill, Sue collaborated on a project to build a new Early Learning Centre inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Working alongside architect Asher Marcus, who attended the same Reggio Emilia conference as Sue, they merged their perspectives—Sue adopting an architectural mindset and Asher embracing educational principles. Together, they designed an environment that embodies the concept of the Third Teacher, fostering creativity and learning.

The outdoor park was designed to complement indoor activities, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature, where they thrive with increased motivation and well-being. Sue is proud to be part of a team that thoughtfully designs sensory-rich learning spaces, incorporating elements like lighting, sound, and materials that inspire experimentation and reflection; creating environments that spark curiosity, amazement, and wonder.

Asher Marcus is the founder and lead architect of Hubo Studio- an award-winning architecture firm specialised in educational and child centric spaces that create environments that inspire and nurture young minds, fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

Hubo Studio’s architectural pursuits are broad, encompassing everything from dynamic new builds to ambitious renovation projects that breathe new life into existing spaces. Their sphere of operation extends beyond local boundaries, embracing opportunities on both domestic and international platforms.Hubo has completed thousands of square meters of successful communal and education spaces creating next level libraries, art and drama centres, early learning centres, technology hubs and high performance sport and recreation centres.

In 2022, Asher attended the Reggio Emilia International Study Group, which had a profound and lasting impact on his educational philosophy. The Reggio Emilia philosophy, prioritising children as active contributors with their own perspectives and voices, has become a fundamental guide on the design of the space through the use of space as the third teacher. Process plays a pivotal role at Hubo. There is no preconceived idea about the end result. An integral part of our process is ongoing meaningful engagement with leadership, students, teachers and any other stakeholders. The process is creative and collaborative, and our full engagement is what produces the best results.

Asher Marcus leads an energetic team that continuously strives to push the envelope of conventional design. The team is determined to imagine and to actualise ambitious projects.