AI is already changing how work gets done, but many talent and learning leaders are still being brought into the conversation too late. Before organizations can architect a reimagined workplace, L&D must understand where AI is already showing up, who is making decisions about it, and what new capabilities are needed to guide it well.

In this one-hour virtual lead-up to the ATD Super Southeast Conference, keynote speaker Markus Bernhardt will guide participants through three practical questions every L&D leader should investigate before the October conference:

1. What does your organization already call an AI agent, and is it truly making decisions or simply automating a workflow?
2. What AI tools have already been purchased or adopted in sales, marketing, operations, or other parts of the business without L&D's involvement?
3. Where are AI-enabled workflows creating new risks, and who would know if something went wrong?

This session is designed as more than a preview. It is the first step in the conference journey. Participants will leave with a practical lens for examining AI adoption inside their own organizations and a clearer sense of where talent development must help shape shared capability, workflow accountability, and the future of human-machine performance.

Join us to begin the work before we gather in Atlanta for the ATD Super Southeast Conference.

Presenter: Markus Bernhardt, Global Futurist Leader in AI Strategy and Transformation Dr. Markus Bernhardt, a globally recognized futurist and leader in AI strategy, transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies that drive innovation and operational excellence. With a doctorate in particle physics, Dr. Bernhardt combines analytical precision with real-world expertise, empowering leaders to embrace AI-driven transformation confidently. Based in San Francisco, he operates at the forefront of global tech innovation, guiding organizations worldwide through the evolving landscape of AI and transformation.