Delivering her keynote on: Mindsets that Matter, Flossie Chua is a Principal Investigator at Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on how people understand and engage with complex ideas, aiming to develop better thinkers and engaged learners who connect their learning to individual and social needs. She explores how transformative artistic practices can help individuals and communities find purpose during uncertain times, and how sophisticated thinking can foster productive community engagement. Dr. Chua also works on developing global competence, empowering youth creativity, and integrating visual art into civic life. She collaborates with educators and musicians to broaden their impact in communities. Dr. Chua holds an Ed.D. from Harvard University and teaches at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.