Laurie Forcier is a senior education leader with a passion for connecting people and ideas to drive system-level change. Her 25-year career in education spans the world's top think tanks, government agencies, universities, and corporations. She is currently Director of Partnerships for Educate Ventures Research, and a consultant to global education organisations ISTE and EDT&Partners. She is a frequent speaker on the future of education, skills and work; AI in Education; how we can support educators in the use of technology; and why evidence is key to unlocking the power of EdTech.