Chris Hoffmann, CGO and Co-founder of HEX, took center stage at the recent VCE Transnational Education Conference in Chengdu, China. The conference, themed "New Traits, New Paradigms, New Paths," brought together educators from Australia and China to explore innovative approaches to education in our rapidly evolving world.

Chris' keynote, "Unleashing the Power of Exponential Intelligence," captivated a packed room as he shared HEX's years of research and insights from educating thousands of next-gen leaders. He outlined a strategic roadmap for making Exponential Intelligence™ (eXQ) a fundamental component of education and workforce development, emphasizing its critical role in cultivating future-ready individuals capable of thriving in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.

What on earth is Exponential Intelligence™ (eXQ)?

If IQ measures cognitive intelligence and EQ represents emotional intelligence, then eXQ stands for exponential intelligence. It's the new metric for determining future leadership potential in our rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

HEX has developed eXQ as a proprietary framework based on extensive research and experience working with over 5,000 students globally. We’ve identified 30 critical capabilities, categorized into Mindsets, Skillsets, and Toolsets, essential for success in the future of work. These capabilities are designed to be learned and developed.

Exponential Intelligence™ (eXQ) gauges your readiness to learn, adapt, and innovate in our fast-paced world. It’s a quality sought after by entrepreneurs, business leaders, and employers alike. To foster eXQ, our programs focus on cultivating the precise mindset, skills, and tools needed for future knowledge workers.

Essentially, eXQ is more than just a concept; it’s a practical framework for developing the talent necessary to thrive in an exponential age.

HEX at the Forefront of Education 4.0

The excitement didn't stop there! 

He joined a high-profile panel discussion alongside leading figures from Australian and Chinese universities and government:

• Rongyu Li, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Global Engagement), University of Queensland
• Prof. Damian Blake, Head of School of Education, Deakin University
• Wand Xuenan, Deputy Director of the Institute of Digital Education – China National Academy of Educational Sciences
• Zheng Huandong, Director of the Wenzhou Municipal Education Bureau

The panel delved into the concept of Education 4.0 and discussed strategies to prepare students for future work environments.

HEX is thrilled and honored to announce two significant milestones:

• The launch of HEX High Accelerator program for Chinese high school students.
• The introduction of Transnational Education courses for Chinese university students.

These initiatives underscore HEX's commitment to providing world-class educational opportunities to students globally.

A massive thank you to Gary Qiang Li (AIDE) and Lucas Li (Evotree Consulting), and their teams for inviting Chris to join the incredible conference on behalf of HEX. The VCE Transnational Conference in Chengdu provided an invaluable platform to connect with international school and higher education leaders from across China and Australia.

HEX is excited to be launching our very first high school and university courses for students in China! 

Is your school interested in enrolling in the HEX High Accelerator program? Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025 courses are now open for enrollment. Complete our Partnership Form.

For further inquiries: nathan@startwithhex.com (Community & Partnership Lead)