As AI continues to disrupt industries at lightning speed, the future of work is being reimagined before our eyes. But what does this transformation really mean for businesses, careers, and the human experience? In this thought-provoking session, Emily Maina—AI-powered digital marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and WIDB-certified trainer—unpacks the powerful intersection between artificial intelligence and the evolving world of work.

This talk explores how AI is reshaping roles, redefining required skillsets, and unlocking new opportunities across industries—from marketing and education to healthcare and fintech. With real-world examples from Africa and beyond, Emily will highlight how professionals and organizations can thrive by developing what machines can’t replicate: emotional intelligence, creativity, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership.

Attendees will walk away with insights into how to future-proof their careers, reskill for the AI era, and co-create with technology rather than compete against it. This session is a call to action for leaders, professionals, and students to reframe AI not as a threat, but as a catalyst for meaningful, human-centered innovation.

Key Takeaways:
Understand how AI is transforming the global workforce and job roles

Discover practical strategies to adapt, reskill, and remain relevant in the AI age

Learn how to blend soft skills and tech skills to unlock career growth

Explore inspiring case studies of human-AI collaboration in action