Keynote Sessions
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 all PBL World participants will gather to hear from our 2026 keynote speaker.
Take a look through the schedule below for a sneak peek into each mornings' session as it develops, or visit our Schedule page.
The winners of the PBL Champions Awards and the JL Lifelong Learner Award will also be recognized at PBL World 2026.
Tuesday, June 16
8:00 AM-9:00 PM (PST)
PBL World 2026 Keynote Speaker
Scott Shigeoka Curiosity Expert, Author, TED Speaker
Scott Shigeoka is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, TED speaker, and the award-winning author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. His work focuses on how we can strengthen our well-being and relationships, including as a Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and as the Head of Curiosity Cultivation at the Eames Institute. He is also a playwright and artist.
You can learn more about Scott here: https://scottshigeoka.com/about
Wednesday, June 17
8:00 AM-9:00 PM (PST)
PBL World 2026 Student Panel Keynote Session