March 18th '26 / 2:00 PM to 2:25 PM PDT

The Human Advantage: In the Age of AI, Only People-Centered Organizations Endure

Case Study

Stage 2 - HR Reinvention

What Does It Take to Lead Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI?

AI is transforming every corner of work, from how teams learn to how leaders lead. Yet the true challenge is not about technology, it is about people and culture. In this session, Katie Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Western Digital, shares how putting people first can turn AI disruption into lasting advantage.

Speaker

Katie Watson

Chief Human Resources Officer

Western Digital Corporation

With more than 55 years of innovation and leadership, Western Digital has seen firsthand that long-term success comes from investing in people and leading with purpose. CHRO Katie Watson will share how to turn AI disruption into a catalyst for human potential, offering practical strategies for attendees to lead their own cultural transformation, because in the age of AI, the organizations that prioritize people will be the ones that endure.

Key Takeaways:

How to evolve Learning & Development programs with AI-enabled, personalized training
Why fostering mental agility and resilience is essential in the age of rapid change
Strategies to build new and sustainable job paths through upskilling and reskilling
How culture and values create the foundation for innovation and trust in AI transformation
Practical steps for leaders to align people, purpose, and technology for long-term success

Strategy and Leadership

Talent Management

See the 2026 Agenda

Speaker

Katie Watson

Chief Human Resources Officer

Western Digital Corporation