Throughout the conference we’ve explored how AI, automation, and digital technologies are transforming the way organisations operate. But the future of work won’t be defined by technology alone. It will be shaped by how people respond, adapt, and lead as the pace of change accelerates.

In this closing conversation, Jonathan Fogarty sits down with futurist and future-of-work researcher Dr Ben Hamer to explore the human capabilities organisations will need most in the decade ahead. Drawing on ThinkerTank’s global research, the discussion introduces the concept of Adaptive Intelligence — the ability to continually learn, unlearn, and relearn as the world evolves. The session closes the conference with a forward-looking perspective on how leaders can help their people stay curious, adaptable, and ready to thrive in the future of work.