Will your job still exist in five years?

Event ID: PP1162803

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Room 412 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

AI is remaking the labor market at breakneck speed. Futurist and Singularity University guest lecturer Michelle Schneider poses the question haunting every professional: Will your job still exist in five years? Blending cutting‑edge research with real‑world stories, she offers a four‑pillar survival kit—innovative mindset, tech literacy, emotional intelligence, mental health—empowering you to turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.

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