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title: 2026 SXSW EDU
description: "Dr. Bill Heinrich is speaking at SXSW EDU in March—and the topic couldn't be more timely:
\"Experiencing Learning: Hedging Against AI Disruption.\" Learn more and see us there!"
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# WE'RE SO THERE

#### **Don't miss us at [SXSW EDU 2026](https://schedule.sxswedu.com/?year=2026)**

 

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## Experiencing Learning: Hedging Against AI Disruption

 See our very own Bill Heinrich Ph.D. (Director of Mindset) as he joins fellow Higher Ed professionals to discuss experiential learning and AI.

[ View the Session ](https://schedule.sxswedu.com/events/PP1161945)

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-heinrich-phd-8688a51a/>

### Bill Heinrich, Ph.D.

Bill leads research, consulting, and partnership projects on campuses that create holistic learning experiences and connections to meaningful careers.

[ Connect with Bill ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-heinrich-phd-8688a51a/)

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstie-papworth-b516a35/>

### Kirstie Papworth

Kirstie is a Psychologist, compassion researcher, and is the Executive Director of Experiential Learning at London Business School.

[ Connect with Kirstie ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstie-papworth-b516a35/)

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arilightman/>

### Ari Lightman

Ari is an educator, strategist, and adviser helping organizations make sense of emerging technologies and the data that fuels them.

[ Connect with Ari ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arilightman/)

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellanajester/>

### Michellana Jester

Michellana is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management. Michellana led MIT Sloan’s Action Learning Program, growing their portfolio of experiential learning courses and more.

[ Connect with Michellana ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellanajester/)

<https://www.buzzsprout.com/1553668/episodes>

### Mindset in Motion

Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers.

[ Listen In ](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1553668/episodes)

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# See you soon?

**Let us know to keep an eye out for you!** We'd love to chat about the panel, experiential learning, career services, what you had for lunch in Austin, and pretty much anything else. **Drop us a line.**

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