Members-Only Event: How To Future-Proof Your Career In The Age Of AI

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace—but not always in the ways people think. What does that mean for your career? Join Forbes expert journalists and leading workplace experts Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET for a live conversation with audience Q&A about how AI is changing hiring, the careers and industries poised for growth, and the skills that matter most in the years ahead. Whether you're new to the job market, looking for your next opportunity or thinking about a career pivot

August 14, 2026

Discover How AI Is Changing Career Paths

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace—but not always in the ways people think. What does that mean for your career? Join Forbes expert journalists and leading workplace experts Thursday, August 27th at 12pm ET for a live conversation with audience Q&A about how AI is changing hiring, the careers and industries poised for growth, and the skills that matter most in the years ahead. Whether you're new to the job market, looking for your next opportunity or thinking about a career pivot, we'll share actionable insights to help you stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Key Takeaways:

• Which skills will help you stand out and matter most in the years ahead
• What hiring managers are looking for today, and how to make yourself indispensable in an AI-focused workplace
• Where the biggest career opportunities and new industries are emerging—and which fields face the greatest disruption
• Actionable strategies to stay competitive, whether you're entering the workforce, changing jobs or aiming for a promotion

Speakers

Dr. Tracy Brower is a sociologist who writes about happiness, community, work-life and the future of work. A Forbes contributor since 2018, she is the author of Critical Connections, The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life. She is also vice president of workplace insights at Steelcase, an advisor and coach and a TEDx speaker whose talk has been viewed 8.5 million times.

Courtney Connley-Hampton is an award-winning journalist who is currently the careers staff writer at Forbes. With over 10 years of industry experience, she’s covered careers, leadership, and business topics for top media outlets and high-growth startups including CNBC, Black Enterprise, ABC News and the executive women’s network Chief.

Anjelica Tan is the careers and education editor at Forbes. She is a former editor at the Washington Post and The Hill and earlier covered the aftermath of the financial crisis as a reporter with her work published in the New York Times and Bloomberg. She earned a bachelor of business administration from the University of Michigan and holds a master of science in journalism from Northwestern University.

Clara Shih spent 20 years leading AI at Meta and Salesforce, scaling teams and running $10B businesses. Named to the TIME100 AI, she's one of the few nonprofit founders with the technical depth to respond to AI disruption by building AI solutions. In 2026, she launched New Work Foundation to equip young workers with the tools, information, and skills to navigate an AI-reshaped economy.