Inspiring keynotes that spark imagination and drive meaningful transformation
Our thought leaders blend deep expertise in education, design and entrepreneurship to help audiences think differently about the future of learning.
With global experience across sectors, our team inspires students, educators, school leaders and parents to cultivate innovative thinking and creative problem solving in a rapidly evolving world.
All keynotes can be customized for your audience and context.
Current Keynotes
Embracing Tomorrow – How Global Trends Are Shaping the Future of Learning
The world is changing faster than ever.
From the rise of artificial intelligence to shifting global job markets and new demographic realities, the future will demand new skills, new mindsets and new approaches to learning.
Join Future Design School for an engaging, eye opening look at the trends reshaping education and work — and what they mean for the next generation. Explore how schools and organizations are evolving to prepare learners for meaningful, purpose driven futures.
YOU WILL GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF:
- What today’s global shifts mean for the learning journey ahead
- How teaching and assessment are being reimagined to help learners thrive
- The growing role of artificial intelligence in learning and life
- How we can all help young people build curiosity, adaptability and confidence in a changing world
Walk away with a sense of excitement and optimism about how education is transforming, and how each of us can play a role in shaping a bright future.
Rewiring Resilience – Helping Young People Thrive in a Distracted, Demanding World
Across North America, educators, families and communities are witnessing the same challenge: young people are more anxious, distracted and exhausted than ever before.
With constant digital stimulation, information overload and the lingering aftershocks of the pandemic, many are struggling to stay focused, motivated and emotionally balanced.
In this powerful and hopeful session, Future Design School explores what the latest brain science reveals about how young people learn, focus, and build resilience. Grounded in neuroscience and practical experience, this talk highlights simple, actionable ways to support youth as they navigate stress, recover from setbacks and rediscover depth and curiosity in learning and in life.
TOGETHER, WE'LL EXPLORE:
- Why attention, memory, and motivation are harder to sustain in the digital age
- How the brain responds to stress, distraction, and constant stimulation
- Evidence based strategies that help young people manage anxiety and develop cognitive stamina
- How to create environments that nurture calm, confidence and curiosity
- Approaches that help youth think deeply, find meaning and thrive amid complexity
You’ll leave with renewed optimism — and concrete strategies to help young people feel calmer, more capable, and more engaged in the world around them.
What Really Matters in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept — it’s shaping the world young people are living in right now. From how we learn to how we work, AI is transforming daily life in profound ways.
In this human centered session, Future Design School explores what today’s leaders, educators and communities need to understand about AI — and how to help young people use it thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
- What AI means for education, work, and everyday life
- The timeless skills that matter most in an AI-powered world — including curiosity, critical thinking and empathy
- How schools are leveraging AI to enhance learning and foster ethical awareness
You’ll leave informed and inspired, with a fresh understanding of what truly matters as we prepare confident, capable, and compassionate young people for a rapidly evolving world.
Purpose, People, and Promise – Inspiring Optimism Through Entrepreneurship
Today’s young people seek meaning, connection and a sense of purpose.
This keynote unpacks how nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset can help them discover all three — whether or not they ever start a business.
Through global stories and practical examples, explore how entrepreneurship builds confidence, resilience and creativity. Participants will see how these skills empower learners to take initiative, solve real problems and shape their own futures.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW SCHOOLS ARE:
- Connecting learning to real world passions and possibilities
- Empowering students to lead with empathy, optimism and courage
- Helping young people develop the adaptability and perseverance needed to thrive in any future
You’ll leave energized about what’s possible — and equipped with ideas to help young people find purpose and joy in learning and in life.
Keynote Speakers
Sarah Prevette has developed transformational strategy for some of the world's most renowned brands including Google and Apple. Globally recognized for her work in human centered design and entrepreneurship, she is proud to work alongside an incredible team on transforming education.
Prevette’s organization, Future Design School, has led strategic work in over 65 countries and is at the forefront of AI adoption. The Founder of popular technology news site, BetaKit, Prevette has an illustrious history of innovation as a serial entrepreneur, high profile investor and strategic advisor to numerous organizations. She was recently honored with an Inspiring Leader Award for her visionary leadership and her company was recognized as one Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators. She has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America and one of the “Top 20 Power Elite” by Canadian Business.
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