# What AI Can’t Replace: People Skills in a Changing World

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**Date:** March 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon B  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Workplace track  
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## Speakers

- **Vanessa Tanicien** — Global Director of Learning and Development
- **Priscila Bala** — Vice Chair
- **Heidi Brooks** — Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior

AI is changing how we work. But the people skills that help teams thrive, like communication, time management, and adaptability, are here to stay and more crucial than ever (92% of companies say soft skills matter as much or more than hard skills). Learn what makes human skills like feedback, prioritization, and resilience durable in an AI-powered workplace as well as practical ways to grow these essential capabilities into scalable habits, starting with small behaviors that create a big impact.

## Transcript

A transcript is available for this session: [Read transcript](/sessions/2026-03-18/pp1162473-what-ai-can-t-replace-people-skills-in-a-changing-world/transcript)

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