The Future of Education
March 16, 2025

Design Thinkers Re-envisioning learning

Our kickoff event, dialogues with Robert Thurman and Jon Kabat-Zinn, moderated by Amy Edelstein about compassion and contemplative contributions to education, premiers  March 16. More information and registration coming soon. Please RSVP to be sure you stay in touch!

Robert Thurman
Amy Edelstein
Anthony Holland
Jon Kabat-Zinn CC BY 3.0 File:Jon Kabat-Zinn (2018).png Creado el: 23 de agosto de 2018 Subido el: 1 de noviembre de 2020
Jayne Gumpel

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Focus Tracks

Thought leaders in five focus tracks will explore innovative solutions and engage in Learning Journeys leading up to the Symposium. When we come together, we will cross pollinate across the tracks and design future of education recommendations from the best of the collaborative thinking. 

Menla Conference Center

The seat of our Future of Education design thinking and the site of our future in-person conference is Menla Conference & Retreat Center. Set in the Catskill Mountains, Menla creates optimal conditions for deep relaxation and innovative thinking. Surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine woodlands and trails, the center has state of the art conference facilities, meditation areas, gourmet organic vegetarian meals, and signature therapeutic spa treatments all to facilitate transformational gatherings that uplift participants and the world we share. 

Words of Purpose & Inspiration

“I’m excited to learn what is needed to transform education. I have no doubt that it is not as simple as it sounds. Thanks for including me on this learning journey.”

James Barnes
James Barnes Volunteer Innovation Coach

"This endeavor feels close to my heart. As a deep Dialogue facilitator, the systems approach and emphasis on collaborative visioning has all the ingredients to bring about a step change in education. I can't think of anything more important."

Susan Taylor, Generon International
Susan Taylor CEO, Generon International