Industry Connect - AI Ready Leadership, Skills for Today and Tomorrow

What does it truly mean to be an AI-ready leader in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape? As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, decision-making, and customer experiences, leaders are expected not only to understand AI but to strategically harness its potential while strengthening the human capabilities that technology cannot replace.

Join us for an engaging Industry Connect session with Joydeep Dam, Managing Director - Advanced AI Capabilities, Accenture, as we explore “AI Ready Leadership: Skills for Today and Tomorrow.” In this thought-provoking conversation, Joydeep will share insights from his experience leading advanced AI initiatives at scale, helping enterprises translate AI capabilities into real business impact.

He will unpack what it means to move beyond technical familiarity and develop true AI fluency as a leader. The session will highlight the critical skills that remain uniquely human -judgment, adaptability, ethical decision-making, and strategic thinking - and how they complement AI-driven transformation.
​Key Takeaways from the session :

• Understanding what it truly means to be an AI-ready leader beyond technical knowledge
• Identifying the critical leadership skills that remain uniquely human in an AI-driven world
• Building AI fluency to make informed, strategic business decisions