Parents’ Insight Evening | King's College Latvia

Shaping Tomorrow: Skills & Learning for 2030

What will education look like in the next decade? How can schools prepare students not just for university, but for life in a fast-changing world?

In this keynote session, Mike Lambert, Global Education Director at Inspired Education, will explore the skills that young people need to thrive in 2030 and beyond. Drawing on his leadership across 121 schools in 26 countries, he will share insights on:

The future of learning and how schools must evolve
Essential skills for success in the 21st century — from creativity to adaptability
How international education can prepare students for global opportunities
Practical steps parents and schools can take today to support tomorrow’s learners

This thought-provoking address will set the stage for the evening’s discussions, offering parents a unique opportunity to engage with the big questions shaping the future of education.

With a career spanning international education leadership, Lambert oversees the learning of 95,000 students across 121 schools in 26 countries. A thought leader in educational innovation, academic excellence, and leadership development, before joining Inspired Mike was the Headmaster of Dubai College, one of the leading British curriculum schools in the Middle East, he has also held leadership and teaching roles across Europe and the UK.

Mike Lambert
Global Education Director at Inspired Education

John started his career at the Boston Consulting Group, where he became a Principal of their Retail and Luxury practice, consulting for multinational companies in Portugal, Switzerland, UK and Australia.

During the last decade, he has held a CEO position first at de Grisogono, a Swiss luxury jewellery and watch brand, and most recently at Kinda Home, a Portuguese home decoration and furniture brand.

John has a degree in computer engineering from Nova University in Lisbon and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was distinguished as a Baker Scholar.

John Leitão
CEO for Inspired Education in Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia and Greece

Since joining King’s College, Adele has overseen a period of rapid growth and expansion. Under her leadership, the school has significantly increased its student body and broadened its academic programme. In 2023, the school became an authorised International Baccalaureate World School.

Adele believes in the power of British international education to create world-ready students. This is reflected in King’s College School Latvia’s offering, which combines strong academics with values, outdoor and international learning, and the social, emotional, and critical thinking skills needed for the future.

Adele Stanford
Executive Head of King's College School Latvia