In Conversation with Brad Smith

As AI reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, Brad will explore how frontier innovation and widespread adoption will determine economic outcomes. The discussion will focus on three interconnected topics: accelerating AI diffusion across the digital economy, equipping the workforce with AI‑ready skills to ensure that growth creates jobs, and building trusted governance frameworks that enable responsible deployment at scale. Drawing on Microsoft’s global experience, from embedding Copilot into everyday workflows, to investing in cloud and compute infrastructure, to large‑scale workforce skilling initiatives, Brad will share practical insights on how governments and enterprises can pair innovation with inclusion, ensuring AI augments workers and creates new pathways for growth.