"What I am most excited about is the opportunity to meet new people who can spark fresh ideas and inspire new ways of thinking. I look forward to contributing my energy to the community and learning from such group."

“I’m excited to connect with people who are rethinking learning environments through AI, interaction design and responsible innovation. OEB25 is the ideal place to examine how these fields intersect and how we can shape future-ready educational ecosystems.”

"I look forward to fresh questions to think about and meaningful answers to clarify some of my existing questions, to valuable connections and the spirit of action that tends to arise in these kinds of gatherings."

"I am excited to explore the dynamically evolving landscape of education and connecting with all the bright minds attending this conference. In an age with instant answers and fleeting attention, I am passionate to learn more about how we can nurture lifelong learning as a way to stay curious, foster critical thinking and resilience."

"Attending the OEB conference presents an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives on how sustainable learning is being implemented across cultures and countries. I’m especially excited to learn how educators are leveraging AI not to replace humanity, but to empower learners in the digital age. I also look forward to building meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals who share a passion for education and sustainability, with the hope of sparking collaborative projects and initiatives that extend beyond the conference itself."

“I’m most looking forward to connecting with global learning leaders and sharing practical ways to make scalable, inclusive learning the norm—not the exception.”

"What excites me most about OEB is connecting with people from different industries and backgrounds who share a passion for creating impactful learning experiences."

"I am most looking forward to connecting a global community at OEB and building relationships with like-minded individuals who are collectively shaping the future of learning."

"I’m excited to expand my network and gain fresh insights from inspiring people and initiatives  to bring into my own work."

“I’m really looking forward to meeting passionate people who are shaping the future of learning. In this age of AI and automation, it’s exciting to discuss how technology can help people and make learning more human. I can’t wait to share ideas and learn together in Berlin.”

"I'm thrilled to join OEB's 30 Under 30, where mentorship, professional growth, and diverse voices converge. I’m eager to learn from industry leaders and trailblazers, sharpen my leadership, and contribute my perspective to a community that champions inclusion and ambition."

“I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across the Learning and Development field, learning from their experiences and gaining knowledge about topics that are new to me.”

"I’m most looking forward to being surrounded by inspiring leaders in the industry who will challenge my perspective and collaborate with me to push the boundaries of what learning can achieve."

“I’m looking forward to joining a community of people who care deeply about the future of education, learning from their diverse experiences, and carrying those insights into the projects and ideas I continue to develop.”

"At OEB25, I am really looking forward to connecting with other people in the education sector. I am currently facing some challenges, and I am curious to hear different perspectives on these topics."

"I am very much looking forward to inspiring conversations with the participants and opportunities that contribute to redefining education in times of rapid change."

"I’m most looking forward to connecting with peers who bring different perspectives on learning, from civic engagement to digital innovation. I’m excited to exchange ideas, challenge my own thinking, and explore how we can design learning that empowers people, whether they’re young citizens, public officials, or organizations navigating change."

"I’m eager to learn, connect, and pursue opportunities to help shape the future of education in the AI era, where technology fosters inclusion and serves humanity."

"I am most looking forward to learning about the integration of the newest technologies such as AI into learning and teaching processes."

"OEB is such an exciting space to challenge ideas and discover new ways of driving innovation in education - I can’t wait to learn, connect, and be inspired."

“I am excited to learn about the experiences of peers, their challenges and motivations and how they make an impact within their role in these rapidly developing industries”.

"I love learning by doing and experiencing. At OEB25 I’m excited to exchange fresh, global perspectives and meet people who inspire new ideas about community building, learning and modern society."

"I’m excited to meet inspiring changemakers from around the world and explore how education can keep pace with our evolving society to continuously empower future generations."

"OEB, is a chance to grow through dialogue — engaging with innovators who are also shaping the future of learning, to reimagine and sharpen our ideas."

"Besides the exchange of ideas, as an economist I am especially interested in how the institutions and companies navigate the challenges of digital transformation in education and work, and what this means for the future workforce."

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"As an OEB virgin, I’m curious to explore all that the conference has to offer. And I’m especially excited to share that experience with peers from the 30 Under 30 programme who are at a similar stage in their careers."

"I am eager to engage with people who are rethinking learning technologies — not just in terms of technical power, but in how they can be truly open, usable, inclusive, and empowering for learners and educators."

"I’m most looking forward to exploring how digital transformation can empower education to become more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready—beyond borders and beyond tradition."

“What excites me most is the chance to connect with other young colleagues in our field and share experiences that can inspire new ideas.”

"I'm looking forward to engaging with inspiring minds at OEB and exploring how learning can foster empathy and responsibility in the Intelligent Age."