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Leading AI, Human First

Using AI Without Losing Trust or Talent

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AI With a Human Core

Leading the Next Era of Work Without Losing What Matters

By 2026, the question will no longer be whether organisations use AI – but how they lead through it. The real differentiator will be leadership choices, culture and trust, not the tools themselves.

This online event will explore how organisations are adopting AI in ways that enhance human capability rather than undermine it.

Key themes & what attendees will learn:

  • Where organisations are getting AI adoption right or wrong
  • How leaders can introduce AI without eroding trust or engagement
  • Where AI should enhance human capability and where it shouldn’t replace it
  • What new leadership skills are required in AI-enabled organisations
  • What ethical considerations leaders should prioritise when automating work and decisions

Speakers

  • Frank Dias

    Founder, Ai x Comms Lab

    & AI Adoption & Change Consultant, Quilter

  • Karin Volo

    CEO & Director | AI Consultant | Chief Joy Bringer | Coach | Speaker

    Evoloshen

  • Josh Allan Dykstra

    Optimistic Futurist & Keynote Speaker

  • Laura Cooke

    Co-Founder & CEO

    Positive Foundry

Agenda

  • 4:00pm UK | 11:00am ET

    Intro by Matt Manners

  • 4:05pm UK | 11:05am ET

    Frank Diaz
    AI Adoption & Change Consultant
    Quilter

    Beyond Adoption: Why AI Transformation Needs a Destination, Not Just Deployment
    Most organisations find themselves trapped in a cycle of constant adoption: new AI tools, new training programs, and new mandates. However, without a clearly defined destination, a vision for what ‘good’ looks like when AI seamlessly becomes business as usual, teams risk merely treading water. This session moves beyond short-term fixes to focus on the essential framework for purpose-driven AI integration that truly sticks.
  • 4:15pm UK | 11:15am ET

    Karin Volo
    CEO & Director | AI Consultant | Chief Joy Bringer | Coach | Speaker
    Evoloshen

    Human First, AI Second — The Choice Point Is Now
    What you will take away from this talk:
    • Discover why AI mirrors your culture — for better or worse
    • Recognize the real cost of standing still in an AI-driven world
    • Learn why trust and purpose are your greatest competitive edge
    • Apply the CARE Leadership Model to keep humans at the center
    • Leave with one powerful question that defines your choice point
  • 4:25pm UK | 11:25am ET

    Josh Allan Dykstra
    Optimistic Futurist & Keynote Speaker

    A.I. Can’t Lead Anything
    A.I. can generate ideas, write strategy decks, and move at breathtaking speed. But speed isn’t leadership. In this provocative session, Josh Allan Dykstra challenges a growing misconception: that adopting A.I. faster is the same as leading better. As organizations race to automate, something more important is quietly shifting. The future won’t belong to the leaders who use A.I. the most. It will belong to the ones who understand what it CAN’T do.

  • 4:35pm UK | 11:35am ET

    Laura Cooke
    Co-Founder & CEO
    Positive Foundry

    Better Humans, Better AI: Why Developing Your People IS Your AI Strategy

    The race to adopt AI is accelerating, but the organizations pulling ahead aren’t just investing in better tools — they’re investing in better people. This talk makes the case that human development isn’t a parallel workstream to your AI strategy; it is your AI strategy, because the quality of every AI output depends entirely on the quality of the human directing it. You’ll walk away with a clear framework for where AI should enhance human capability, where it shouldn’t replace it, and what leadership skills are now non-negotiable in an AI-enabled organization.
  • 4:45pm UK | 11:45am ET

    Q&A

  • 5:00pm UK | 12:00pm ET

    Close

Reasons to attend

  • Knowledge and Skill Enhancement

    It will help you gain new knowledge and skills, contributing to your professional growth and increase your value as an employee and/or leader.

  • Professional development

    Attending our events allows you to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in your field. This is particularly crucial in rapidly evolving industries.

  • On-Demand access

    You often have access to the wealth of insights the event provides On-Demand too. So you can revisit some or all of the content later on.

  • Inspiration and Innovation

    Hearing from other professionals and thought leaders can spark new ideas and inspire innovative thinking. You can gain insights that help you approach your work in new ways.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Our events bring together diverse groups of people, creating opportunities for networking online.

  • AND IT’S FREE!

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