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Advancements in AI have rapidly changed the way we work. While there are many uncertainties and fears around this new technology, it also has the potential to transform how we work for the better. AI technology, when used correctly, can help employees become more productive and focus on more skilled tasks. This will lead to changes in the way we view jobs and how we prepare employees for jobs of the future.

Join us as we explore the AI transformation and what it means for the future of work. Our panel of experts will discuss how embracing AI responsibly and thoughtfully will help organizations harness its power and adapt to the evolving landscape of work and talent.

Event Schedule

 Remarks: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives’ Club of Chicago

Opening Remarks: Kristen Storey, Vice President Human Resources- Global People, UL Solutions

Keynote Address: Robert Slone, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist, UL Solutions

Moderated Conversation: Karla Grossenbacher, Labor and Employment Lawyer, Seyfarth Shaw LLPGerald Schaefer, Director Human Capital Advisory, KPMGCaroline Werner, Chief People Officer, LogicGate; Moderator, Laura Birk, Head of Human Resources, Barilla America, Inc.

Closing Remarks: Lucinda Ehlen, Learning and Development Manager, America, Barilla America Inc.

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Karla Grossenbacher, Labor and Employment Lawyer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Karla is a partner in the Washington, DC office and chairs the labor and employment practice there. She is also the head of the National Workplace Privacy team and Co-Chair of the Biometric Litigation and Compliance team for the Firm. Karla is both a litigator and a counsellor representing employers in the employment law and workplace privacy spaces.

Gerald Schaefer, Director Human Capital Advisory, KPMG

Gerald Schaefer provides professional services in HR technology enabled transformation. With 30+ years of experience in HR, Gerald is known as an accomplished leader and a trusted advisor – an HR professional to the core. He is a passionate leader with proven abilities to build, implement, manage, and optimize employee experiences utilizing HR Technology that focuses on a human-centric design approach.

Caroline Werner, Chief People Officer, LogicGate

As Chief People Officer at LogicGate, Caroline is responsible for the company’s overall people
strategy including total rewards, DEIB, culture and engagement, talent acquisition, performance, learning and development, talent management, compliance, and operations. In addition, she oversees the company’s HQ operations in Chicago.

Laura Birk, Moderator, Head of Human Resources, Barilla America, Inc.

Laura Birk is the Vice President of Human Resources for Barilla America, Inc. where she has been for over 18 years. Laura is responsible for all the talent management and people processes supporting the Americas business which includes Canada, U.S., Mexico and Brazil. She is a Board Member for the company and has the pleasure to serve over 1,500 employees across the Americas.

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