EdLinks: AI and the Future of Work
The agenda will consist of open networking, a panel discussion, Q&A, and entrepreneur pitches.
Speakers:
Jennifer Buchanan, VP, Walmart Academy
Maria Flynn, CEO, Jobs for the Future
Matt Sigelman, President, Burning Glass Institute
Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer, US Dept of Labor
Drew Johnston, Economic Research Team, OpenAI
Moderator: Arrun Kapoor, Managing Director, SJF Ventures
Discussion Topics:
The State of Play: Four years into the GPT era, where are we seeing the most tangible shifts in how work is performed and where is the hype hitting a bottleneck?
The Productivity Shift: How is AI fundamentally restructuring hiring, workflow design, and labor markets across different roles and industries?
Future Casting: What do the next 1–10 years look like for the workforce, and which stakeholders stand to gain or lose the most?
The Path Forward: What specific actions must employers, educators, and policymakers take now to amplify the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks?
Investment & Innovation: Where are the biggest untapped opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to solve emerging workforce challenges?
Location: Morrison and Foerster, 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
EdLinks events create high-value interactions between business professionals in the education and workforce industry. Participants include entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, practitioners, advisors, and other business leaders interested in this field.