The educational system is radically behind. Equipping students to have the 21st century skills they’ll need in the real world is vital, yet so often we still see the stuffy classroom, textbook homework questions, and rigid class structure in place.

Andini is passionate about challenging educators around the world to re-think the way they are using their classroom.

In this talk, Andini discusses the crucial yet often overlooked combination of science and art.

She encourages the audience to rethink the stereotypes behind the sciences and the arts, and questions why we pit them against each other, instead of celebrating the many ways in which science and art are intricately linked.

One of Andini’s most requested talks, Andini focuses on her unique growing up experience - infused with opera, silent movies, taking old electronics apart, inventing, eating insects, helping her dad on his film shoots, and beginning her science fair journey.

Andini’s soon to be released book with Knopf Canada discusses the idea of inhabiting what she likes to call ‘the Inventing Mindset’, a unique problem-solving approach to life that encourages constant creativity.

Storytelling and communication are more vital than ever, especially nowadays with A.I. and social media. Now there are billions of voices on the Internet, so how can your ideas stand out? Be heard? You must find ways to strengthen this skill, and understand why it’s so important.

We all need to rethink our relationship with technology and how we use it. As more new tech gets thrown at us on a daily basis, it becomes hard to draw the line. Andini gives her perspective on this topic as a Gen Z’er who grew up without a smartphone.

Andini talks about what it could look like for you to have healthy interactions on social media - and if it’s even possible. She references the latest developments in both the mental health and social media spaces as she dives into this controversial topic.

… And as an adult - you should play with garbage around the house too! With everyones eye towards sustainability, Andini firmly believes in innovating from whatever you do have. When you have less distractions, it allows your mind to experience boredom - and daydreaming, where some of the best ideas are born.