Tech Salon NYC: AI Upskilled Workforce
Curated by Wayan Vota | Featuring Kanika Joshi, Founder of Impact Circle and Gaurav Godhwani, Co-founder & Executive Director of CivicDataLab.
Technology Salon — UN Week Edition
Is AI the future of work — or the end of it?
As automation and generative tools reshape every industry, we face urgent questions: How can workers at all levels leverage AI to increase productivity, unlock opportunity, and build resilient careers? And what skills will matter most in 2025 and beyond?
Join Kanika Joshi, founder of Impact Circle, for a lively, off-the-record discussion on the practical realities of upskilling for an AI-powered workforce.
Salon-Style Format (90 minutes):
We’ll dive into a targeted conversation exploring:
Where AI is already augmenting human work — and where it’s replacing it
How individuals and organizations can build AI fluency across roles and sectors
What a fair, inclusive approach to workforce transformation looks like
Key Lead Discussants:
You’ll hear from four expert voices across AI companies, private sector employers, and impact-focused entrepreneurs — each offering real-world perspectives to ground our discussion.
Participation is the point:
With ~30 attendees — including technologists, funders, entrepreneurs, and workforce leaders — the room is built for engaged, cross-sector dialogue, not passive listening.
Whether you're rethinking training programs, advising job seekers, or navigating AI in your own career, this is your space to ask tough questions, share insights, and explore what a human-centered future of work could look like.