Kathrin Höckel

Kathrin Höckel is an internationally recognized education strategist, policy expert, and university lecturer with over 20 years of experience shaping the future of education, skills, and workforce development.

She has held leadership and advisory roles at the OECD, Harvard University, the World Bank, and the European Commission, working with governments, universities, and global organizations to develop innovative education and skills strategies.
As an author, filmmaker, keynote speaker, and consultant, her work focuses on future skills, digital transformation, lifelong learning, and leadership development. She is the author of Schule von morgen and co-director of the award-winning documentary Teachers for Life, which explores the future of education.

At Munich University of Digital Technologies & Applied Sciences (MUDT), Kathrin brings her unique blend of international policy expertise, research, and practical experience to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly changing world.