We're excited to announce that Bill Heinrich, Director of Mindset at Symplicity, will be speaking at SXSW EDU 2026 in Austin this March. Bill will join an expert panel discussion titled "Experiencing Learning: Hedging Against AI Disruption" on Monday, March 10th from 2:00-2:45 PM CT at the Austin Marriott Downtown.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape education and the job market, this timely session explores how experiential learning serves as a critical hedge against disruption. The panel will examine how institutions can shift from rote-based learning to experiential approaches that develop uniquely human skills—critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability—that remain essential in the future of work.
Bill will share insights from Symplicity's work helping institutions develop and scale experiential learning programmes that use AI not to replace, but to augment and deliver greater value from hands-on learning experiences. This represents a fundamental shift in how we assess student performance and prepare learners for an AI-augmented workplace.
The session brings together leaders who have successfully implemented experiential learning at scale across different institutions, offering practical strategies for higher education professionals navigating this transformation.
Session Details:
- Date: Monday, March 10, 2026
- Time: 2:00-2:45 PM CT
- Location: Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
- Track: Leadership for Tomorrow
- Format: Panel Discussion
If you're attending SXSW EDU 2026, we hope you'll join us for this important conversation about the future of experiential learning in higher education. Let us know you'll be there!
