AI Agents and the Future of Work: What the Experts Predict

Join Slack researchers in conversation with leading academics for a live discussion on when—and how—AI will reshape the way we work

AI is fundamentally changing how we work, but the pace and shape of that transformation is still coming into focus. To better understand what’s ahead, Slack’s Workforce Lab convened a panel of 30 academic experts and surveyed them to forecast the future of AI in the workplace.

Join Slack researchers and select panel participants for a lively discussion unpacking the survey results. We’ll explore what the experts’ predictions reveal about the evolving world of work and take your questions live. Whether you’re a business leader, an AI enthusiast, or just curious about what’s coming, this conversation will offer fresh insights into how AI agents will redefine roles, teams, and productivity.

Things you’ll learn:

  • What 30 leading academics predict about AI’s timeline and impact on the workplace
  • Where the experts agree—and disagree—on the future of AI agents
  • What emerging trends are reshaping roles, skills, and decision-making at work

Featured speakers:

Lucas Puente

VP, Research, Slack

Marcia Ash

Senior Researcher, Product Research & Insights, Slack

Ifeoma Ajunwa

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law, Founding Director of the A.I. and Future of Work Program, and Associate Dean for Projects and Partnerships, Emory Law School

John Horton

Associate Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management and NBER, Research Associate, MIT Sloan School of Management

Chiara Farronato

Glenn and Mary Jane Creamer Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School



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