People & Purpose Theatre
Navigating the Future: The Role of AI in the Workforce
11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 15:15 – 16:05
This panel discussion will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Experts from various sectors will explore how AI is reshaping job roles, enhancing productivity, and driving innovation while also addressing concerns related to job displacement, ethical implications, and the need for reskilling. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of AI integration, such as improved efficiency and decision-making, alongside the challenges it presents, including potential inequality and the importance of fostering a human-centered approach to technology in the workplace. Join us for an engaging dialogue that aims to illuminate the complexities of AI’s role in shaping the future of work.
Learnings
- Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is transforming job roles across various sectors, enhancing productivity, and fostering innovation.
- Discussions will focus on the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach to technology, ensuring that AI enhances rather than replaces human capabilities.
- Attendees will explore the potential inequalities that may arise from AI adoption and strategies to mitigate these issues, fostering a more equitable workplace.
Post-event actions
- Initiate or enhance training programs focused on reskilling employees to work alongside AI, ensuring they have the necessary skills to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
- Develop and adopt ethical guidelines for AI use within the organization, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI applications.
Speakers
Andre Blumberg
Chief Digital Officer
CLP Holdings Limited
Andre Blumberg
CLP Holdings Limited
Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Andre Blumberg leads and strategically manages all Digital functions for CLP Hong Kong including Strategy & Architecture, Portfolio Management, IT delivery and operations, Data Services and Cyber Security. He is also responsible for related CLP Group-wide policies, standards and assurance and provides vision and leadership across CLP in the development and implementation of viable and sustainable technology and business solutions that align with and enable CLP business strategy and achieve Group synergy.
Mr. Blumberg joined CLP in 2001 and has held several senior positions within Group IT. He holds Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and in Information Systems from the University of Cologne and participated in Executive Development Programs at IMD and Richard Ivey School of Business. Prior to joining CLP, he served various Fortune 100 clients across the Asia-Pacific region as a Management Consultant with PwC based in Singapore.
Mr. Blumberg serves on IT Committees of several international Chambers of Commerce and other advisory committees.
Supported by
The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Chamber is one of Hong Kong’s biggest and most active independent international business organisations representing a broad span of British, Hong Kong and international companies doing business in, with, or through Hong Kong.
The Chamber encourages diversity in its membership and activities and has a 1,000 members from the biggest multinationals through to a broad range of medium and smaller companies and start-ups. The Chamber’s aim is to help our members grow their business, and promote and represent their business interests by providing representation and advocacy; networking and brand exposure; as well as information and insight.