Barbara Wilby | Joel Pearson | Tegan Taylor

The development of AI has brought humanity to the cusp of a seismic change the likes of which has never been seen before. Workforces of the future will be dramatically different, as some jobs become obsolete and people scramble to learn new skills and ways of working. But just as this intelligence revolution has called into question the role of humans, could it be the catalyst for more purposeful leadership and smarter working? Could the very essence of being human – empathy, creativity and collaboration – become skills more important than ever as AI increasingly takes over dull, dirty, difficult and dangerous tasks?  

Join the world’s first neuro-futurist, Joel Pearson, in conversation with leadership coach and transformation expert, Barbara Wilby, for an evening that will be part panel discussion and part masterclass.  

Hosted by the ABC’s Tegan Taylor, Wilby and Pearson will examine how we can respond to AI by actively using it to enhance decision-making, amplify human strengths and lead through uncertainty. 

LIVE EVENT & VENUE INFORMATION

Leighton Hall is located inside the John Niland Scientia Building at UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus (G19). Please note this is a live event only, and will not be available via livestream.   

TICKETS

ACCESS

Wheelchair Access
The closest accessible drop off point to Leighton Hall is via Gate 11, Botany Street. More information on getting there can be found via our interactive accessibility map available here.

Assisted Listening
Leighton Hall has hearing assistive technology available. Patrons wishing to utilise this service must collect a Roger™ inductive neck loop receiver from the venue staff, and this system can be used with a hearing aid or cochlear implant with a T-coil, or with headphones.

Auslan & Captioning 
Auslan interpreting services and/or live captioning can be provided for selected talks upon request.

Contact
To book and discuss access services, please call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485 or email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT & PARKING

Leighton Hall (John Niland Scientia Building) is easily accessible via public transport. The closest light rail stop is the UNSW High Street (L2 line) and the closest bus stop is UNSW Gate 14, Barker Street (303). For more information please call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.

Free parking is also available in the Botany St Car Park (Gate 11) from 5.30pm. For access to free parking, event patrons must park in the UNSW Permit Holder bays, available on all levels. The Botany St Car Park (Gate 11) parking station is located here.

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’ in all other UNSW car parks. The Botany St Car Park (Gate 11) parking station is the closest to the venue, and is located here. For more information head here. 

PROGRESS FOR ALL

Educational attainment is a key driver of socioeconomic mobility and equity, with proven individual and societal benefits in spheres including health, financial footing, civic engagement, environmental conservation and workforce quality. We are at an interesting point in history with both the need and ability to engage in education throughout our lives. It is critical, therefore, for UNSW to support and provide opportunities for a far broader range of learners than ever before.

We want to empower all our student cohorts – domestic and international undergraduate students through to our lifelong learners – to fulfil their learning aspirations and realise their potential.

UNSW’s world-class educational offerings are continuously enriched by our research innovations and knowledge creation. Our spectrum of educational offerings will be enhanced through co-design to address the evolving learning and skill needs of learners to take opportunities provided by new technologies like AI.

A UNSW education will be distinctive through the incorporation of societal impact. It will be accessible and inclusive, with a diverse community of learners who are supported to succeed in their studies, lives and careers. UNSW students, learners and graduates will be known for their integrity, ethics and values. They will be critical thinkers, highly innovative, creative, collaborative, employable, pragmatic and accountable for the impact they create.

We will foster interdisciplinary education that enables personalised learning, provides an outstanding student experience and commits to success for all our learners.

You can read more about our objectives in our UNSW Strategy: Progress for All.

CONTACT

For all enquiries, please email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au or call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485.

The Centre for Ideas is happy to receive phone calls via the National Relay Service. TTY users, phone 133 677, then ask for 02 9065 0485. Speak and Listen users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 02 9065 0485. For more information on all other relay calls visit here.