Industry 5.0 requires architect leaders designing workplaces so meaningful, people can’t help but excel. Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views of leadership by urging leaders to focus on designing workplaces where people thrive, rather than obsessing over performance metrics. Drawing on his groundbreaking research Benjamin offers a bold new framework for leaders to redesign roles, relationships, and perspectives—enabling workplaces where purpose, belonging, and excellence naturally emerge.

In an era defined by polycrisis—a convergence of complex, global challenges—and ever-evolving geopolitical shifts, leadership must transcend traditional approaches. Benjamin Laker’s keynote explores how leaders can navigate an increasingly volatile and uncertain world with clarity, resilience, and strategic foresight. Laker challenges leaders to embrace a holistic, adaptive mindset, rethinking leadership to empower organizations to not just survive, but thrive amidst disruption. His groundbreaking research and influence in shaping government policies worldwide offer transformative insights that have reshaped industries across the globe. This keynote provides actionable strategies to help leaders turn chaos into opportunity, foster resilient organizations, and guide their teams with purpose and vision in the face of the unknown.

Today’s challenges of growth and productivity cannot be solved with yesterday’s methods. Leaders are faced with a critical question: How can they turn megatrends into milestones, transforming disruption into opportunities for focused innovation? This keynote explores cutting-edge strategies for creating more productive workplaces, embracing forward-thinking concepts such as the four-day workweek and meeting-free days. By reimagining how we work, leaders can break free from traditional productivity models and build environments that foster focus, creativity, and sustainable growth. It’s time for a new era of leadership that turns disruption into momentum, creating a culture where innovation thrives, and results speak for themselves.

The future of leadership lies at the intersection of human intelligence and artificial intelligence. In a world where AI is reshaping industries and reimagining how we work, trust has become the most valuable currency for leaders. But how can leaders embrace AI not as a disruptor, but as a catalyst for amplifying human potential? In this keynote, Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views on leadership by exploring how AI can be leveraged to enhance what makes us uniquely human—creativity, empathy, and connection. Drawing on his research, Laker delves into the urgent need for leaders to reskill themselves and empower their teams to thrive alongside AI, fostering a culture where trust and innovation flourish in tandem. As AI reshapes the workforce, leaders must evolve to become architects of a new kind of intelligence—one that is driven by collaboration, adaptability, and purpose. This keynote provides a roadmap for transforming leadership in an AI-driven world, inspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of tomorrow while remaining firmly grounded in the human principles that drive sustainable success.