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Navigating the AI Era
Pt. 2: The Human Advantage

As AI continues to evolve, human connection matters more than ever. These speakers share how to lead with empathy, communicate with purpose, and thrive in a tech-driven world.

AI strategy matters but what makes us human drives real impact. These speakers explore how to lead, connect, and stay human in an AI-driven world.

 

David Burkus

Organizational Psychologist; Rated Top 50 Business Thinker; Bestselling Author of "Best Team Ever"

  • Redefine teamwork in the age of AI by learning how high-performing teams partner with technology without losing trust and connection.
  • Refocus leaders on what matters most by shifting time and energy toward creativity, collaboration, and complex decision-making.
  • Strengthen communication and trust by navigating AI-powered tools while keeping teams aligned, engaged, and human.
  • Lead with confidence through change by building adaptable, resilient teams that thrive alongside AI. 

Erica Dhawan

World's Leading Expert on Teamwork and Trust in the Age of AI; WSJ Bestselling Author

  • Build trust in times of rapid change by strengthening connection and collaboration in AI-driven environments.
  • Lead teams through uncertainty with strategies that boost engagement, reduce friction, and maintain alignment.
  • Leverage AI as a leadership tool while keeping human relationships at the center of performance.
  • Elevate team culture and connection to drive stronger results in a digital-first world. 

Shawn Kanungo

Globally Recognized Innovation Strategist and Bestselling Author

  • Unlock bold thinking in an AI-powered world by combining technology with human creativity and courage.
  • Make smarter decisions about automation vs. connection by choosing where speed matters and where trust must be built.
  • Avoid the “frictionless trap” by using intentional friction to deepen relationships and create lasting value.
  • Reimagine what’s possible by pairing AI capabilities with distinctly human imagination and leadership. 

Abigail Posner

The Human Advantage Expert; Google Creative Leader, 2012-2025; Harvard-Trained Anthropologist

  • When everyone has the same AI tools, business advantage comes from our human code.
  • Fuel creativity, innovation, and business results from Abigail's insights into anthropology, tech, and creative works.
  • Stand out and win by leveraging your expansiveness.
  • Electrifying and actionable, her talks fuse neuroscience, pop culture, and business into clear and tangible next steps.

Natalie Nixon

Creativity Strategist; CEO, Figure 8 Thinking, LLC; Keynote Speaker

  • Drive new revenue streams through inventive thinking by strengthening human creativity as a competitive edge in an AI-driven world.
  • Increase efficiency and lower costs by pairing smarter collaboration with AI-enabled productivity.
  • Create stronger market value by deepening customer connection in a world where technology alone isn’t enough.
  • Convert creativity into business results by applying the WonderRigor™ Method to innovation, growth, and strategy.

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