In early June, the HEX crew touched down at EDUTECH Australia 2025, the biggest education expo in the Southern Hemisphere, and let’s just say... it was a vibe.

But we didn’t show up with just booths and business cards. We came with questions. Big, bold, future-shaping ones.

Instead of pitching our programs, we flipped the script and asked over 1,000 educators from across APAC:

“What advice would you give a student who’s feeling a little scared about the future?”

The responses? ICONIC. Educators scribbled hundreds of raw, honest, and uplifting thoughts on our now-famous HEX sticky note wall. Some made us laugh. Some made us a bit emotional. All of them reminded us why we do this.

As Shaye Pumar (HEX's Chief Marketing Officer) shared:

“We collected hundreds of honest, heartfelt insights—from teachers, school leaders, system thinkers—who all want the same thing: a future where students feel seen, supported, and strong enough to shape what’s next.”

Future Fear? Let’s Talk About It

One of the most powerful parts of the week was that very prompt. In return, we got a wall full of wisdom. Handwritten, heartfelt, and hopeful. From school principals to tech innovators, here are 15 standout responses:

1. “One thought. One action. One step forward. Then repeat. ❤️"
2. “You can do it! Everyone has a different pathway. Uni is not the only way. Find your own path that makes you happy.”
3. “Don’t worry, what’s the worst that can happen? You are more powerful than you think.”
4. “Explore as many opportunities as you can and find what you really care about. Then dive deep!”
5. “Is it okay if I don’t want to go to Uni?” Absolutely! All paths lead to where you’re meant to be.
6. “You can’t be what you can’t see yourself doing. Don’t be afraid to start with a vision, no matter how big or unrealistic it seems.
7. “The future will come anyway. All you need is to show up. The rest will take care of itself.”
8. “Will school shape my future?” No, but it gives you the bricks to build your own path. Now GO!! 😊
9. “Everything will be OK in the end. And if it’s not OK, it’s not the end.” ❤️
10. “Being brave is facing it anyway!”
11. “No one really knows what the future looks like... but you ALWAYS have the power to choose who you are.”
12. “Take little steps. Just relax. Take every opportunity, you’ll be surprised!”
13. “I’m tired. Is this what life is?” No! There are tough seasons, but after the storm, there will be sun. Hang on!
14. “Focus on your locus of control and create positive impact and change.”
15. “Don’t forget to use your critical thinking. Don’t let AI take your thoughts.”

These notes were a reminder that while the future may be uncertain, students are not alone and educators are ready to walk beside them.

Together, we’re shaping fearless, future-ready leaders.

At HEX, we believe the future belongs to those who are bold enough to shape it, and that starts in the classroom.

To support educators in creating transformative, future-forward learning experiences, HEX offers a suite of five active learning units designed to equip students with the most in-demand skills for the evolving world of work. These units cover:

• Innovation (Entrepreneurship)
  
  
• You (Leadership & Self-awareness)
  
  
• Future Mindset (Adaptability & Problem-Solving)
  
  
• Tech Literacy (Emerging Technologies & Digital Fluency)
  
  
• Financial Literacy (Money Skills for the Real World)

All of our content is immersive, real-world, and designed to spark curiosity while building confidence. Our programs are aligned with the needs of tomorrow, because according to the World Economic Forum, over 78 million new jobs will emerge by 2030, and we want students to be ready.

Curious how your students can get started? Explore our HEX High Intensive or HEX High Accelerator, two immersive, future-skills programs designed specifically for high school learners.

We’re already working alongside some of the most forward-thinking schools and universities across Australia and the globe, but we’re just getting started.

If you’re an educator, system leader, or school seeking to inspire your students and create real impact, we’d love to partner with you. Let’s build a generation of fearless thinkers, doers, and changemakers, together.

Big Love to Our Labubu Legends

Of course, we couldn’t just show up without a little HEX chaos.

Massive shoutout to our Labubu winners! From sneak attacks to trading strategies, your gameplay was on point, and so was your energy. You brought the vibes (and yes, the ice cream team energy too 🍦).

What We’re Taking With Us

EDUTECH 2025 reminded us of one huge truth:

“The future is a little scary. But it’s also full of possibility.”

And the best thing we can offer students? Not just education, but courage. Not just content, but confidence. Not just answers, but agency.

At HEX, we’re building programs that help young people shape their futures, not survive them.

So to every educator who added a note, shared a thought, or joined our chaos: THANK YOU.

You showed us that the future of education is human, and the future of work is heart.