In a world of evolving work models and AI advancements, productivity isn’t just about working faster—it’s about working smarter. This summit redefines what it means to be productive, challenging outdated notions of busyness and exploring how AI can minimize fragmentation, automate repetitive tasks, and enable high-impact work—helping teams unlock new efficiencies and drive meaningful outcomes.
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In the age of AI-powered work, simply increasing productivity is no longer enough. Traditional measures of efficiency no longer suffice. Instead, we must redefine productivity through the lens of outcomes, innovation, and strategic growth.
This keynote will challenge the misconception that AI is merely a tool for saving time. Its real power lies in how we use that saved time—to fuel creativity, deepen focus, and drive long-term business success. Explore how leaders and employees can shift from tracking productivity to monetizing efficiency, leveraging AI to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and maximize business impact—without falling into the burnout trap.
The way we work today—jumping from one tool to another and prioritizing task completion over creativity and collaboration—is not sustainable in the long run. This session will explore the new mindset, skills, and habits needed to bridge this gap and thrive in evolving work models.
The discussion will offer two perspectives: the manager’s role in building adaptable, AI-empowered teams, and the employee’s role in developing strategies to harness AI tools for growth while avoiding burnout. Discover how to redefine productivity as clearing the path for deeper work—unlocking the creativity, collaboration, and sustained innovation needed to thrive in constant change.
This session highlights real-world examples of companies that have transformed their processes by designing flow states that enable creativity and productivity—without turning work into constant task management. It will also explore how AI can reduce fragmentation, free up more time to focus, redefine customer engagement, and support a culture of collaboration that balances deep work with spontaneous innovation. Attendees will gain insights into driving meaningful progress by shifting from rigid project management to more flexible, AI-assisted approaches to meetings and communication.
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Digital Anthropologist and NYT Best-Selling Author
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Digital Anthropologist and NYT Best-Selling Author
Rahaf Harfoush is a strategist, digital anthropologist, and New York Times best-selling author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture.
She is the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture and teaches “Innovation & Emerging Business Models” at Sciences Politique’s school of Management and Innovation in Paris. She is currently working on her fourth book.
Rahaf is a member of France’s National Digital Council. In 2021 she joined The Oxford Internet Institute as a Visiting Policy Fellow.
Her third book, entitled Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work, was released in 2019. She has been featured by Bloomberg, The CBC, CTV, and Forbes for her work on workplace culture. It has been translated into Chinese and French.
Formerly, Rahaf was the Associate Director of the Technology Pioneer Program at the World Economic Forum in Geneva where she helped identify disruptive startups that were improving the state of the world.
Chief People Officer, Zoom
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Chief People Officer, Zoom
Matthew is responsible for leading the People team at Zoom. In this role, Matthew oversees all aspects of the employee experience including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, HR Business Partnering, People Operations and Total Rewards.
Matthew has over two decades of experience in the HR field, serving most recently as Vice President of People Operations at Meta, where he helped develop the strategic people roadmap and led the delivery of programs and services supporting significant increases in headcount and company growth. He was also Senior Vice President of Compensation, HR Operations, and Shared Services for Humana Inc., and held several leadership positions at Motorola, Inc., including Vice President of Total Rewards and Vice President of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Middle East.
Stanford Creativity Expert & Practical AI Specialist
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Stanford Creativity Expert & Practical AI Specialist
Jeremy Utley transforms how individuals and organizations unlock the combined power of human creativity and artificial intelligence. An Adjunct Professor at Stanford's School of Engineering, where he's earned multiple "favorite professor" distinctions, Jeremy is a Thinkers50 Top Ten Innovation Leader whose dynamic approach to teaching, research, and advisory work makes him a trusted guide for leaders navigating the AI era.
Jeremy's bestselling book Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters has been translated into 10+ languages, earning acclaim as a foundational guide to innovation. His top 1% podcast Beyond the Prompt: How to Use AI in Your Company explores practical strategies for leveraging AI as a thought partner, empowering professionals to tackle complex challenges. Jeremy's latest course, "AI for Work," has equipped thousands across 70+ countries to integrate generative AI into their workflows.
A self-described "recovering spreadsheet enthusiast," Jeremy's transformation from finance to design underscores his belief that creativity is a learnable skill—one that he now empowers leaders to cultivate through AI-enhanced innovation. CEOs and leadership teams regularly seek his counsel to drive innovation strategy and integrate AI, resulting in measurable transformation. Over the past 15+ years, he has taught over a million students worldwide, helping organizations foster cultures of innovation and AI fluency.
Known for his sharp insights and approachable humor, Jeremy's keynotes deliver transformative learning experiences, bridging cutting-edge research with actionable takeaways. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, NPR, The Financial Times, and other top publications.
Jeremy holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he graduated with distinction as an Arjay Miller Scholar (top 10%), and a BBA in Finance with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also a General Partner at Freespin Capital, bringing his expertise to early-stage technology investments.
Senior Consultant, Value Selling, Zoom
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Senior Consultant, Value Selling, Zoom
Christie Burke joined Zoom 6.5 years ago following leadership roles at Cisco and AWS. She has built and led multiple teams at Zoom including her most recent role as Head of Enterprise Sales. She now manages strategic sales focused on top acceleration initiatives across Zoom.
Productivity, Product Manager, Bridgewater Associates
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Productivity, Product Manager, Bridgewater Associates
Christine has been a dedicated member of Bridgewater Associates for the past 11 years, contributing her expertise within technology to enhance user productivity. Her passion lies in continuously seeking ways to improve workflows, whether through technological advancements or comprehensive process overhauls. Her innovative approach and keen eye for detail have consistently led to substantial enhancements in operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Head of Financial Systems Excellence, Zoom
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Head of Financial Systems Excellence, Zoom
Laurie is responsible for leading the Finance Systems Excellence team at Zoom. In this role, Laurie drives all aspects of finance systems transformation from a business perspective, including implementations, enhancements and automation. She is passionate about process and system efficiency, while maintaining exceptional quality and mitigating risk.
Laurie has over two decades of experience in the Finance field, serving most recently as Senior Manager of Business Transformation and Automation at VMware, where she led transformational initiatives for significant enterprise wide investments. She has also held transformation, finance and accounting leadership positions at multiple global companies, including Specialized Bicycles, Inc. and KPMG.
Commercial Sales Leader, Zoom
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Commercial Sales Leader, Zoom
Krista Hentz is a 5-year Zoomie and leads a sales team within Zoom’s Commercial Segment. She’s been in sales for 13+ years across the tech space with a strong understanding of market trends and customer needs. On a personal note, Krista resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband and 3 kids. When she’s not living and breathing sales, she’s hanging with her family & friends, trying new foods, traveling or watching the sport of the season!
Head of Product Solutions and Industry Marketing, Zoom
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Head of Product Solutions and Industry Marketing, Zoom
Leo Boulton leads the Product, Solutions, and Industry Marketing team at Zoom. As part of the Product Organization in Smita Hashim’s group, his team’s charter includes positioning and messaging for existing and new offers including launching products and narratives to market; marketing asset development; competitive differentiation and positioning; technical evangelism; and larger go-to-market initiatives. He has been at Zoom for 3+ years, and lives in South Florida.
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