As Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) evolves, it is poised to fundamentally transform the workforce, creating new opportunities, challenges, and considerations for industries, workers, and society as a whole. This session will explore how AGI will reshape the future of work, from automation and labor markets to new roles and skillsets, and its broader societal and economic impact. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how organizations, employees, and policymakers can prepare for an AGI-driven world.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Rise of AGI in Automation: How AGI’s ability to perform complex tasks across various domains will accelerate automation, impacting industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and even creative fields. What jobs are at risk, and which new roles will emerge?
• The Evolution of Human-AI Collaboration: Rather than replacing humans, AGI is expected to collaborate with workers, augmenting their abilities and decision-making. Exploring how workers and AGI can work together to tackle complex, multi-dimensional problems.
• New Roles and Skills for the AGI Era: As AGI takes on increasingly sophisticated tasks, new job categories will emerge that require advanced interdisciplinary skills. What will the future workforce look like in terms of the skills and roles needed? Key areas of growth include AGI system design, maintenance, and ethics management.
• Upskilling and Reskilling the Workforce: How can workers and organizations ensure that people remain relevant in an AGI-driven world? The importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and reskilling programs to ensure a smooth transition for the current workforce.
• Impact on Job Displacement and Employment Structures: Discussing the potential displacement of certain job categories and the resulting shifts in employment structures. How will AGI-driven automation affect job security, wage inequality, and the nature of work itself?
• Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Economic Safety Nets: Exploring the potential role of UBI as a solution to the economic challenges posed by AGI-driven job displacement. Will UBI become a necessary policy in an AGI-enabled economy, and how will it shape the future of work?
• Ethical Considerations in AGI-Driven Employment: As AGI starts to take over more roles, how can we ensure fair treatment and prevent discrimination in hiring, wages, and labor conditions? The ethical issues surrounding the introduction of AGI into the workforce and its impact on social justice.
• AGI’s Impact on Leadership and Decision Making: How will AGI change the way businesses are managed and led? With AGI systems capable of analyzing data and making decisions, what role will human leaders play, and how will decision-making processes evolve in the corporate world?
• Redefining Work-Life Balance in an AGI-Driven World: AGI’s potential to streamline tasks and enhance productivity could allow for more flexible work environments, such as remote work and reduced working hours. How will AGI influence the concept of work-life balance?
• The Gig Economy and AGI: The gig economy, which has already disrupted traditional employment models, will see further transformation with AGI. How will AGI impact freelance work, contract roles, and short-term assignments, and what does this mean for job security and benefits?
• AI-Driven Entrepreneurial Opportunities: AGI’s ability to automate processes, enhance creativity, and optimize business strategies could open up new opportunities for entrepreneurship. Exploring how startups and small businesses can leverage AGI technologies to drive innovation.
• Global Workforce Disparities in the AGI Era: The advent of AGI will have global implications. How can nations prepare for the workforce challenges that AGI will present? Addressing the digital divide, ensuring equitable access to AGI technologies, and fostering inclusive growth.
• The Role of AGI in Education and Training: How will AGI reshape educational systems and training programs? From personalized learning experiences to automated teaching assistants, AGI has the potential to revolutionize how we acquire knowledge and prepare future generations for work.
• Workplace Safety in an AGI-Driven Economy: As AGI is integrated into industries such as construction, healthcare, and manufacturing, ensuring the safety of workers interacting with AGI systems will become critical. What safeguards will be needed to prevent accidents and ensure safe collaboration between humans and machines?
• The Psychological Impact of Working with AGI: How will workers psychologically adapt to collaborating with AGI systems? The potential emotional and cognitive impacts on human workers, including concerns about identity, purpose, and the role of human agency in decision-making.
• AI-Assisted Creativity and Innovation: AGI is poised to enhance human creativity and innovation by providing new tools for design, research, and problem-solving. How will AGI influence the creative industries, from arts and entertainment to engineering and technology?
• Managing Organizational Change in the AGI Era: How will businesses and organizations manage the transition to AGI-driven processes, including changes to workflows, employee roles, and corporate culture? What leadership strategies are required to ensure successful adaptation?
• Ethical AI Governance and Workforce Equity: Ensuring that the benefits of AGI are shared equitably across society will require robust governance frameworks. How can businesses and governments create policies to ensure that AGI adoption leads to a fairer and more just society?
• The Future of Entrepreneurship in an AGI World: Exploring how AGI will change the landscape for entrepreneurs, from creating AI-powered solutions to scaling startups with the help of AGI. How will the entrepreneurial process be reshaped, and what role will human creativity play in an AGI-driven startup ecosystem?

This session is aimed at a diverse audience, including business leaders, HR professionals, educators, policymakers, AI researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the profound impact that AGI will have on the future of the workforce. Join us to discuss how we can adapt to an AGI-driven world and ensure that the future of work benefits all.