The Future of Work, Rewritten

As companies confront declining engagement, rising burnout, rapid technological change, and growing political and regulatory pressures, leaders are rethinking the drivers of performance, trust, and resilience. From workforce policy and AI governance to global competitiveness and organizational strategy, The World of Work examines how institutions can adapt and thrive in an increasingly fragmented economy.

In partnership with Gallup, we will unpack the latest insights from the State of the Global Workplace 2026. On-the-record conversations will explore how AI, economic uncertainty, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping organizations, from talent shortages and workforce trust to AI adoption and organizational resilience.

When

Wednesday, July 22

Doors: 8:30 a.m. EDT

Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT

Where

Washington, DC

Speakers

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

(D-Md.);
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) 

Sen. Roger Marshall

(R-Kan.); Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)

Claire Casey

President, AARP Foundation

Allison Peek Bebo

Chief Human Resources Officer, Pearson

Amanda Carroll

Co-Managing Director, Gensler

Diksha Chavan

George Washington University, Class of 2026

Katy George

Corporate Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Microsoft

Claire MacIntyre

Chief People Officer, Sam's Club

Mary Moreland

Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Abbott

Jon Clifton

CEO, Gallup

Alexa Goldberg

Director of Partnerships & Content, Valence

Jordana Kammerud

Strategic Advisor, 3x CHRO

Moderators

Gina Chon

Executive Editor, Semafor

Burgess Everett

Congressional Bureau Chief, Semafor

Andrew Friedman​​​​​​​

General Manager and Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Partnerships, Semafor

Amna Nawaz

Co-Host, PBS News Hour & Semafor Contributor