Every January, global leaders meet at Davos to shape the world’s future. For education innovators, Davos isn’t just about joining discussions—it’s a crucial chance to put learning at the heart of the global agenda and ensure education becomes central to building sustainable, equitable societies.
This year, Simran Mulchandani, co-founder of Rangeet, and Tyler Samstag from Remake Learning represented the HundrED Community, bringing a fresh education perspective to discussions that typically focus on business and policy. Both innovations have been selected for HundrED’s Global Collections, recognising their potential to make a significant and scalable impact in education worldwide.
Education’s Moment at Davos
Despite the perception that Davos is reserved for corporate and political elites, education is beginning to become part of the conversation. Mulchandani joined a panel at The House of Trust, engaging in a conversation about whether today’s education systems are serving the needs of children.
“Five years ago, everyone said kids needed to learn coding. Today, AI does that for us. The real question is: how do we teach children to learn, to adapt, and to think critically?” he said.
This sentiment echoed across multiple discussions, from workforce development to technology’s impact on learning. Yet, as important as these conversations were, they often took place on the periphery of major Davos debates.
“Education is fundamental to everything we discuss here whether it’s about economic growth, technological progress or social stability. It is heartening to see education starting to get a seat at the table,” Mulchandani reflected.
For Samstag, the growing interest in learning ecosystems provided a powerful entry point. As part of a panel at the Social Innovation House titled “Cities as Learning Labs: Building Innovation Ecosystems,” he shared how Remake Learning connects educators, policymakers, and businesses to create equitable and innovative educational environments. This discussion highlighted the essential role that local ecosystems play in shaping the future of education, demonstrating how collaboration can amplify impact and foster sustainable change.
“We heard a lot about ‘ecosystems’ in other fields like healthcare, entrepreneurship and social impact. The challenge now is making sure education is seen as part of these larger systems, rather than an isolated sector,” Samstag said.