From Clues to Careers: The Educational Power of Play and Unlocking Learning Through Hidden Lessons Inside Escape Rooms

Discover how escape rooms offer more than just fun—they’re a blueprint for 21st-century learning. This session explores how immersive storytelling, gamification, and collaborative puzzles help students build critical skills in project management, teamwork, and career exploration. We’ll discuss how technology and narrative design can engage learners, improve retention, and connect artistic expression with STEM-based thinking. Join two-time international award winner Graeme Deishl as we unlock the full potential of escape rooms in education—and explore how to bring this future-forward learning model into your classroom.

Led by Graeme Deishl, founder of Alaska Escape Rooms and a two-time international
award winner, this presentation offers a firsthand look at how immersive storytelling and early adoption of emerging technologies can shape the future of education. Together, we’ll discuss how educators and innovators can collaborate to build experiences that are meaningful, memorable, and mission-driven—for students and communities alike.