D&O Session 9: Luncheon with Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine Senior Editor at Large, Author and Economist

Join us for an interesting lunch with Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor at Large for Fortune, Author and Economist. Finding and Keeping Great Employees in an AI World draws on the insights from Geoff’s books, Humans Are Underrated and Talent Is Overrated to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping work on an unprecedented scale. As AI transforms roles and automates more tasks, the skills the economy values—and the meaning of great performance—are changing fundamentally. This session explores the assumptions leaders will make, how entry-level talent can develop in an AI-driven environment, and why today’s social climate may discourage the cultivation of tomorrow’s highest-value skills. It also clarifies what truly distinguishes world-class performers and how those capabilities can be deliberately developed. The takeaway is practical and immediate: companies that intentionally develop uniquely human judgment, relationship skills, and disciplined decision-making will be better positioned to assess risk, serve clients, and compete in an AI-driven marketplace.