Prof Manu Kapur is a Professor and Chair of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and is leading The Future Learning Initiative at ETH Zurich. He has been awarded visiting professorships at top universities in Europe, Australia and Japan, and has served on major international and government advisory boards, including the Singapore Ministry of Education, OECD Program for International Student Assessment (Assessment of 21st Century Skills).

Prof Kapur is a prolific keynote speaker at high-profile events around the world, including at The Royal Society and the World Economic Forum, as well as major conferences in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and India. He has also served as associate editor for two leading academic journals, and has published in the most prestigious journals in the field of learning and cognitive sciences. His research has also attracted high profile media interest, including TIME Magazine, The Australian, The Straits Times, The Time of India, and The Conversation. He has given several successful TED Talks.