This isn’t a talk about AI tools or techniques. It’s an exploration of leadership and the human decisions that will determine whether AI creates a future of greater meaning or simply accelerates what’s already broken.

As we redefine the relationship between humans and machines at work, we face a pivotal opportunity to address a decades-old challenge: employee engagement. With only about 30% of today’s workforce engaged, AI gives us a rare chance to redesign work with intention rather than automation alone.

The future of work is not being decided by Silicon Valley. While they provide capabilities, the outcomes are ours to decide. This talk equips technical and organizational leaders at all levels to see AI through a human lens and outlines actionable steps towards reshaping workplaces where technology amplifies people, not replaces them.