Plenary Keynote Session
PIVOT: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow
Ravi Hutheesing, Cultural Futurist
Wednesday, November 5, 9:15 AM
With 40% of jobs about to be automated and 65% of youth destined for jobs that don’t yet exist, Ravi offers a “deep dive” into how to empower Generations Z and Alpha to Pivot and succeed in an unpredictable and global future. Today’s graduates must harness and leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence, but the true differentiator will come through their humanity and creativity.
By designing and constructing educational spaces that cultivate Human Intelligence and Cultural Competence, students learn to build connections that evolve into multi-cultural networks and worldwide opportunities and are empowered to grow into passionate global citizens and principled leaders. More than ever, students need an education not driven by politics or profits, but rather, one that inspires curiosity, nurtures talent, provokes critical thinking, and fosters communication—Ravi’s “four pillars” of a Pivot mindset.
Ravi Hutheesing
Cultural Futurist
Ravi’s journey as a rock star, aviator, cultural diplomat for the US Department of State, and founder of multiple educational and cultural enterprises is an inspiring example of how to pivot and “be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). Born into one of the world’s most influential families but rejecting the obvious choices presented to him, Ravi’s unique and captivating story — from rock star to cultural diplomat to social entrepreneur — provides a detailed and inspiring road map for preparing young people today to succeed and lead in an unpredictable and global tomorrow.