Unlocking the Power of Fun in Experiential Learning

Sean Wilde

Sean Wilde

Head of Experiences, The Hutong Education
Morgan O’Hara

Morgan O’Hara

Managing Partner, The Hutong Education

As passionate educators, we all want to see our hard planned activities, lessons, and stories land with meaningful impact and long term retention. However, we know that just isn’t always the case. Setting, language ability, time of day, participant interest, facilitation style, and so many other factors play their role in aiding or obstructing the learning on tap. But what about fun? How often do we think through the lenses of fun and play-based learning when structuring sessions, be they in the classroom, the great outdoors, and even mandatory in-house trainings?

This session explores how “fun” acts as a powerful catalyst for deep pedagogical impact and meaningful human connection. Join us for a hands-on exploration of experience design that will leave you inspired to energize your community, because when we prioritize the power of fun, learning and engagement naturally follow.

About Sean

Sean Wilde is Head of Experiences at The Hutong, East Asia’s leading experiential education provider, designing dynamic cultural programs that engage over 12,000 learners annually. Sean champions the transformative power of fun in learning, creating environments where curiosity thrives, and play is rewarded. Recently relocated to Bangkok, he is spearheading The Hutong’s expansion across Southeast Asia. A passionate facilitator and motivator, Sean brings expertise in experience design, company culture boosting and student engagement to inspire educators worldwide.

About Morgan

Morgan is the Managing Partner of The Hutong, where he leads business growth while building a high-performance, values-driven company culture. With a background spanning New York, Mexico, Italy, and China, he brings a global, strategic perspective to leadership and operations. At The Hutong, Morgan has been central to expanding the organization’s reach, strengthening its systems, and building and managing high-performing teams through thoughtful hiring, coaching, and performance management. Known for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and people-centered leadership, he combines creativity, grit, and sound business judgment to turn ideas into sustainable growth.