Fireside Chat and Workshop
PMI Workshop
PMI – Project Management, Leadership, and Professional Certifications
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Workshop Leads: Frank Saladis and Eddy Vertil
Fireside Chat
The Workplace Reimagined: Navigating the New Human-AI Partnership
10:50 am to 11:30 am
Moderator: Dr Kumudhini Ravindra
Abstract: As generative AI rapidly transforms the global labor landscape, the nature of work is being redefined—from automating routine tasks to reshaping cognitive, white-collar roles. This fireside chat moves beyond the fear of job displacement to examine the real-world trends driving change across industries and geographies.Over the next 3 to 5 years, how will job functions evolve—and which roles will emerge through human-machine teaming? We’ll explore the shifting boundary between human and AI capabilities, spotlighting the uniquely human skills—creativity, ethical judgment, empathy, and collaborative leadership—that will become indispensable in an augmented economy. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on how organizations can preserve their humanity, empower their workforce, and harness AI as a catalyst for deeper intellectual and emotional engagement at work.
Panelists
Dr. Gopika Kannan
Sam Liu