Confidence in the Age of AI: Leading with Humanity in a Tech-Transformed Workforce
AI & Data Innovation
TalkSession Code
Sess-38Day 2
9:15 - 9:45 EST
About the Session
As AI reshapes the global workforce, the most in-demand skill isn’t just technical, it’s human. In a world where automation and algorithms are accelerating change, professionals are grappling with uncertainty, self-doubt, and questions about identity, value, and voice. This is especially true for women and underrepresented groups who have historically been excluded from dominant tech narratives. In this forward-looking session, Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Tao of Self-Confidence," shares why confidence, self-leadership, and inclusion must be at the center of how we prepare for the future of work. Drawing from lived experience and her work in empowering professionals to lead with authenticity, Sheena explores how individuals and organizations can thrive not by competing with AI, but by embracing the human skills AI can’t replicate. Attendees will gain: • Tools to build leadership confidence during rapid digital transformation • Insight into how self-worth and representation shape participation in AI-driven industries • Strategies to create inclusive, adaptive workplaces where people feel empowered—not replaced • A framework for balancing innovation with belonging in the future workforce As AI disrupts job roles and rewrites professional norms, this session puts people first—because the future of work is not just about what we build, but who we become."