The human side of AI: empowering people, not replacing them

Panel discussion: "The human side of AI: empowering people, not replacing them"

Overview:

As AI reshapes the modern workplace, one question stands out - how can technology empower, rather than replace, the people behind it? This session explores how leaders can leverage AI to amplify creativity, collaboration, and decision-making, instead of reducing human roles to automation. We’ll discuss how empathy, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking remain key differentiators in the AI era, and how organizations can cultivate a culture where people and machines work together to deliver greater value.

Key Discussion Points:

• How AI can enhance human performance and creativity across teams
• The leadership mindset required to build AI-augmented organizations
• Real-world examples of teams using AI as a co-pilot, not a replacement
• How to balance automation efficiency with empathy and innovation
• The new skillsets professionals need to thrive in an AI-driven workplace

Schedule

18:00 – Welcome, People gathering
18:15 – Opening note by Uliana Matyashovska, Founder, TechConnect Almere Community & CEO, Cogniflow
18:25 – Opening remarks by Irina Musuc, the moderator of the evening
18:30 – Panel discussion: The Human Side of AI and Q&A session
19:30 – Networking & community drinks
21:00 – Closing

Speakers

🎙️ Sergio Fickel – Managing Director / Founder, NexumYmpact

🎙️ Uliana Matyashovska – CEO & Co-founder, Cogniflow / TechConnect Almere

🎙️ Zara Walker – Head of Marketing, Music24

🎙️ Katarzyna Oratowska – Scrum Master, Heineken

🎙️ Irina Musuc – Life & Career Coach, InnerLead Lab | MC of the evening

Why Join

💡 Get real-world insights from experts shaping the future of AI and work
🤝 Connect with Almere’s growing tech and innovation community
🍷 Enjoy an open and friendly evening of ideas and conversations

🎟️ Tickets
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About TechConnect GTM in Almere

The Go-to-Market Community is designed to unite sales, marketing, and product professionals living in Almere. TechConnect aims to host events, exchange ideas, and share insights. More than 10,000 experts from startups, scale-ups, and corporates live in Almere, so we are eager to unite them.

*The event fee will be used for serving snacks and drinks

*The event will have a limited number of participants due to office capacity.

*Location: WonderbitOffice, Randstad 22 12, 1316 BX Almere