Keynotes

Discover the future of work with a leading expert in AI and labour markets. In her keynotes Laura simplifies complex topics, inspiring actionable change for organisations navigating the intersection of AI, work, and societal transformation. Whether addressing HR professionals, policymakers, worker representation or business leaders, her thought-provoking sessions provide clarity and strategies for the challenges ahead.

Ready to explore the future? Book a keynote or insight talk today.

AI and the Future of Work:
Designing jobs for tomorrow

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, from enhancing productivity to reshaping job roles. Laura delves into the promise and perils of AI, offering insights into redesigning work and developing the human-AI complementarity needed for sustainable success. Her keynote highlights strategies to navigate disruption while maximising AI’s potential within organisations.

Productivity gains

Double-digit productivity increases in tasks like writing, coding and customer support

Democratising expertise

Biggest productivity gains for novices and starters, making expert jobs more accessible

Algorithmic bias

AI mimics societal bias through unbalanced training data and non-diverse workforces

Controlled by machines

Risk of deskilling and loss of autonomy when humans are managed by algorithms

The way forward

Human complementary skills, redesigning work and building European AI ecosystems

Exploring Tomorrow:
Strategic tools for shaping the future

In this session, Laura introduces a toolbox of methods—forecasting, backcasting, strategic foresight, task analysis and discourse analysis—to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s workplace. Designed for HR professionals and organisational leaders, this talk provides actionable approaches to anticipate technological impacts and create resilient strategies for the future.

Forecasting

Analyse past trends to predict future developments

Occupational analysis

Break down jobs to identify tasks exposed to technological change

Strategic foresight

Explore scenarios to design strategies for an uncertain future

Discourse analysis

Examine stakeholder narratives that shape the stories of tomorrow

Backcasting

Define future goals to map the actions needed today

"Laura’s presentation on AI and the Future of Work was both insightful and engaging. She delivered this presentation for us as an Employers' Organization in Healthcare and Welfare. Her expertise and clear explanations made the complex topic of AI accessible and relevant. The data-driven insights she shared, particularly on the reorganization of work in the age of AI were enlightening and thought-provoking. I highly recommend her as a speaker for any event focused on technology and labor markets. I encourage everyone interested in the future of work to explore her research and attend her sessions.

Keynotes

AI and the Future of Work: Designing jobs for tomorrow

Exploring Tomorrow: Strategic tools for shaping the future

Monique Veld, Transvorm

AI and the Future of Work:
Designing jobs for tomorrow

Exploring Tomorrow:
Strategic tools for shaping the future