# It's a Whole Thing: Gen Z Work Relationships in the Age of AI

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**Date:** March 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon B  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Workplace track  
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## Speakers

- **Nicole Fichera** — Founder + Innovation Strategist
- **Gili Malinsky** — Lead Psychology And Relationships Reporter
- **Suzanne Ctvrtlik** — Founder and Creative Director
- **Angela Ju** — Senior Lead, Culture & Engagement

Today’s youngest workers are all in on AI — and ghosting their coworkers. There is a new generational shift in workplace dynamics, where Gen Z and emerging Gen Alphas are forming trust bonds with AI tools faster than with humans. They praise AI’s speed, clarity, and lack of pushback, all while struggling with manager feedback, peer collaboration, and team engagement. This panel explores the psychological and social drivers behind these trends and what they mean for designing inclusive, high-trust workplaces powered by both humans and intelligent systems.

## Transcript

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