Bridge the Gap is SoFIA’s annual global online summit. A platform that brings together educators, school leaders, university students, academics, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the most pressing challenges in education and share real, actionable solutions.
Since its launch in 2020, the summit has evolved into a vibrant global community of practice, uniting voices that believe in transforming education for a better future.
Each year, Bridge the Gap focuses on a central theme that reflects SoFIA’s commitment to innovation, equity, and student empowerment.
In 2025, we turn our attention to one of education’s greatest challenges: reigniting student passion. Under the theme “Bridging the Disconnect: Redesigning Curriculum and Methods to Reignite Student Passion,” the summit will explore how educators can redesign learning experiences that inspire curiosity, purpose, and lifelong learning.
Agenda
15:30 – 15:35 GMT – Time Zone
Defining the Gap Konstantinos Doukas, Founder & President | SoFIA
15:35 – 15:45 GMT – Time Zone
Unlocking Student Potential: Key Insights from PISA on Learning and Engagement Miyako Ikeda, Senior Analyst | OECD (PISA)
15:45 – 15:55 GMT – Time Zone
Understanding Student Disengagement: What’s New, What’s Not Jennifer Fredricks, Professor of Psychology | Union College
15:55 – 16:05 GMT – Time Zone
Turning Up the Resistance and Becoming Constellation Builders: Designing New Educational Responses in Times of Disengagement and Uncertainty Dr. Andrew Cunningham, Global Lead, Education | Aga Khan Foundation
16:05 – 16:15 GMT – Time Zone
Becoming Einstein’s Teacher – Awakening the Genius in Your Students Erika Twani, Author, CEO & Co-Founder | One to One Learning
16:15 – 16:25 GMT – Time Zone
Beyond Engagement: Four Ways to Engage Micki Chi, Professor | Arizona State University
16:25 – 16:35 GMT – Time Zone
RanWhen Learning Nurtures: Building Compassionate Classrooms for People and Planet – Roundtable Discussion Deepa Avashia, School Leader | The Riverside School, Riverside Learning Center, Design For Change Vinisha Dixit, Student at The Riverside School Simran Mulchandani, Co-Founder & CEO | Rangeet Karishma Menon, Co-Founder, Curriculum And Design | Rangeet
16:35 – 16:45 GMT – Time Zone
Reframing Student Engagement Through Social Bonding and Inclusive Learning Communities Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, Dean & Professor | Founder’s College at Butler University
16:45 – 16:55 GMT – Time Zone
Instructional spaces: Making the simple super! David Lopez, Director, Edu Strategy | ScreenBeam
16:55 – 17:05 GMT – Time Zone
Empowering young people to shape their world with technology Natalie Moore, CEO | Apps for Good
17:05 – 17:15 GMT – Time Zone
Rebooting Engagement: From Vivariumware to Digital Evangelism in the Age of AI Carlo Mazzone, Global Teacher Prize Ambassador
17:15 – 17:25 GMT – Time Zone
The power of Asynchronous Edutainment Doreen Bateyunga, Senior Producer | Ubongo Esteria Kajuna, Researcher | Ubongo
17:25 – 17:30 GMT – Time Zone
Closing Remarks Konstantinos Doukas, Founder & President | SoFIA
The Riverside School |School Leader - The College Bridge | Founder
Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty
Butler University | Professor & Inaugural Dean
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