As AI transforms how we work, it’s also shining a light on the people skills that businesses can’t afford to lose.
Event Synopsis
Join us for an engaging afternoon, exploring the essential human skills that will define success in the age of AI. Drawing on global research, including insights from the World Economic Forum, Marie Unger, CEO of Emergenetics International and Forbes Councils member, will reveal why capabilities like empathy, collaboration and relationship-building are becoming more essential than ever before. She’ll share a practical framework to help leaders and professionals strengthen soft skills and foster stronger, people-first cultures that will empower performance in the future of work.
The session continues with a panel discussion moderated by WeWork. Together, we'll explore how AI, innovation and people intersect—and how organisations can harness the best of all three to create thriving, adaptive workplaces.
Event Details
📆 Tuesday, 5 August 2025
🕓 4:00 PM SGT onwards
📍 WeWork Level 18 (21 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049320)
🎟️ Complimentary event
Schedule
4:00 PM SGT - Welcome and registration
4:30 PM SGT - Keynote presentation by Marie Unger
5:15 PM SGT - Panel introduction and fireside chat
6:00 PM SGT onwards - Sky High Sips at the Level 18, Sky High Lounge; stay after the session for an opportunity to connect, reflect and network with fellow future-focused professionals
About Our Keynote Speaker
Marie Unger serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emergenetics® International, an organizational development company focused on unlocking human potential.
With more than 15 years of strategic management experience and 20 years in education, Marie has guided thousands of leaders, employees and teams worldwide in applying Emergenetics theories to create positive, productive workplace cultures. An expert in the ways people prefer to think and behave, Marie empowers organizations to enhance communication, collaboration and employee engagement. She shares her insights into these topics as a member of the Forbes Business Council.
About Our Panellists
Mark Pereira
Head of Partnerships, Strategy & Growth, AI Singapore
Mark Pereira is the Head of Partnerships, Strategy & Growth, for AI Singapore (AI Products). He spearheads the partnerships and GTM strategy for the SEA-LION LLM initiative, developing open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) that better understand Southeast Asia’s diverse contexts, languages and cultures.
His role drives the adoption and value creation of AI solutions, fostering partnerships and positioning Singapore as a global AI hub in multicultural AI development. He focuses on delivering hyper-local nuance understanding and impact in key sectors across Southeast Asia.
Lynette Ooi
Leadership Coach, Former Amazon & PayPal Executive, Founder, BetterWiser Consulting
Lynette Ooi is the founder of BetterWiser Consulting, where she helps leaders and founders navigate change and lead with purpose in the AI era.
With nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer and senior executive at Amazon, AWS and PayPal, Lynette has led high-growth legal teams across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. She now works at the intersection of law, leadership and innovation — coaching ambitious professionals through career pivots, identity shifts and bold growth moments.
In addition to 1:1 coaching, Lynette advises startups and law firms on AI transformation and governance, speaks on leadership and future-of-work topics and facilitates leadership development experiences for high-performing teams.
Her work is grounded in a deep belief: that human clarity, courage and connection are more valuable than ever in an age of exponential change.
Jimmy Lim
Senior Portfolio Director, Regional Sales, WeWork
(Panel Moderator)
Jimmy Lim brings nearly two decades of experience in sales and team leadership, portfolio management and client solutions across diverse industries.
As Senior Portfolio Director at WeWork, Jimmy drives revenue growth and enhances asset performance. His background includes leadership roles at TripAdvisor, Pelago, Microsoft and Global Yellow Pages, contributing to strategic market development, team management and business process enhancement. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from University College Dublin.
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