When AI does the work, what do humans do next?

Event ID: PP1162954

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Red River Ballroom (The Thompson Hotel Austin)

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Summary

AI is becoming core infrastructure across every industry, but the biggest challenge is preparing people to use it with confidence, judgement, and trust. In this panel discussion, Justina Nixon‑Saintil, IBM Chief Impact Officer, and Amanda Butler, Sundial Media Group Chief Marketing Officer, share why AI readiness is key to performance and resilience. Drawing on their approach to responsible, human-led AI and its global work in education and workforce development, they'll discuss what it takes to build a workforce that uses AI effectively and ethically.

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