Recorded on October 21st '25 / 11:30 AM to 11:55 AM CEST

Leading the People Agenda in an AI World

Fireside

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Why skills, culture and technology need to come together to drive meaningful transformation and unleash human energy.

As the Intelligent Age unfolds, the real competitive advantage isn’t just the tech you use – it’s how you support your people to grow, adapt, and lead with purpose. Learn why organizations must build on skills, culture, and purposeful technology to stay relevant and resilient.

Speaker

Gina Vargiu-Breuer

Chief People Officer

SAP

Bruce Daisley

Former Twitter VP, Workplace culture author

Bruce Daisley

In a world shaped by AI and rapid innovation, lasting success depends not just on technology but on the people you grow. This session explores why a skills-first approach, a strong adaptive culture, and purposeful use of people technology form the core of sustainable growth. Leaders must reimagine workforce strategies to unlock continuous learning, agile talent models, and personalized development — creating a people ecosystem ready for the future.

Key Takeaways:

Skills are the new currency: Prioritizing skills over roles or degrees unlocks agility, innovation, and real-time workforce adaptability.
Culture powers resilience: An adaptive, value-driven culture provides stability and direction in times of constant change.
Technology as an enabler: AI and data-driven tools amplify the impact of people strategies: from personalized learning to transparent talent mobility.
Skill-based frameworks reshape how we hire, develop, reward, and retain talent for long-term success.

Artificial Intelligence

Skills Development

Strategy and Leadership

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