Jeff Havens

Conquering Tomorrow: Reframing our Outlook on Change

This talk is designed for anyone who has ever approached an upcoming change with hesitation or dread (which is everyone). Conquering Tomorrow takes audiences on a journey through some of life’s most common “bad” changes – some personal, some professional – to reveal a profound and important truth: that while the process of going through difficult changes may not always be fun, the end result of those changes is usually far better than we’re afraid it will be. Oh, and did we mention that the whole thing is funny? Delivered with Jeff’s trademark wit and infectious enthusiasm, Conquering Tomorrow is a highly personalized approach to one of the thorniest challenges facing modern businesses – getting employees and clients to buy into the changes that will inevitably come. Part motivational speech, part change management seminar, and all hilarious, Conquering Tomorrow will leave you feeling like you can handle anything the world throws at you – even if you weren’t looking for it.

Heather Berlin

What Does It Mean To Be Human In The Age Of AI?

AI will eventually be able to DO much of what we can do, but it will never BE what we can be. Neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin explains why AI in its current form will never be conscious. As AI-generated content continues to proliferate, she argues that we will need human connection more than ever before, and asks us to consider what it looks like to build community and be human in a world dominated by new technology. She will explore the difference between intelligence and consciousness, and the implications of our brains merging with AI via neural implants, and ask “when do we stop being human?” You will walk away with a better understanding of what AI can and can’t do, and be inspired to fight for a world where humans are not replaced, but rather enhanced by AI.