Workforce & AI Skills

AI is reshaping the workplace, but human skills remain vital. Leaders must invest in upskilling and reskilling to ensure employees thrive in a future of human-AI collaboration.

About this Category

The future of work isn’t about AI replacing humans—it’s about collaboration. AI will change job roles, but human creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving remain essential. This topic explores how leaders can equip their workforce with the skills needed for an AI-driven future.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Lauren Chiren

Lauren Chiren

CEO, Women of a Certain Stage

Helen Cocks

Helen Cocks

Assistant Director of Digital Transformation and Engagement, University of Exeter

David Dinsdale

David Dinsdale

Value Advisor, SAP (UK) Ltd

Colin Eberhardt

Colin Eberhardt

CTO, Scott Logic

Anum Farooq

Anum Farooq

CEO, Heal Earth

Jem Mackay

Jem Mackay

Course Leader for MA Film & Television Online, Falmouth University

Dave Purkess

Dave Purkess

Technology Director, Unilink Software

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Chief Growth Officer, Futurice Ltd

Jonny Williams

Jonny Williams

Talks

Designing a poster with AI: taking responsibility in creative tasks

13 October 2025, 11:00 AM
Jem Mackay

Leveraging AI to Scale Menopause Support & Wellbeing in the Workplace

13 October 2025, 01:30 PM
Lauren Chiren

Intelligent Dependence for AI: What to depend on, under which conditions, and for how long

13 October 2025, 02:00 PM
Jonny Williams

Digital Skills as the Foundation for Transformation at University of Exeter

13 October 2025, 02:30 PM
Helen Cocks

Beyond Autocomplete: How Generative AI is Reshaping Software Engineering

13 October 2025, 03:00 PM
Colin Eberhardt

Understanding the value of AI

14 October 2025, 12:00 PM
David Dinsdale

Challenging the Conventions with Data & AI

14 October 2025, 12:30 PM
David Mitchell

Software developer productivity using AI

14 October 2025, 01:30 PM
Dave Purkess

Pioneering the World’s First Neuro-Inclusive, AI-Powered Climate Education Platform

15 October 2025, 11:00 AM
Anum Farooq