IllustrativePeople and technology
Which roles change when AI arrives, and who owns the reskilling plan.
Forums · A shared agenda
Different functions. Connected decisions.
An AI investment is also a people decision, a finance decision and a governance decision. The wider HCI Talks network gives leaders from seven functions a place to explore those connections together.
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IllustrativeWhy it matters
See the questions you might otherwise miss.
Start with your functional circle, then look beyond it. Explore how people, finance, technology and strategy shape the same decision.
Each forum is built around a function. The cross-functional exchange connects them, so a technology plan meets its workforce, budget and risk questions before it meets reality.
One decision, many seats
How the functions meet.
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IllustrativeFinance and operations
What a capability centre should cost, and how its value is measured.
IllustrativeStrategy and governance
How a transformation is approved, controlled and explained to a board.
IllustrativeShared intelligence
One stream for every forum.
Published HCI Talks resources are available to explore today: the Knowledge Hub, decision briefs and function, industry and city desks.
A dedicated GCC news and intelligence stream is in preparation and will be shared across the forums.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to join every forum?
No. Start with the leaders and questions most relevant to you. The cross-functional exchange is there when a decision crosses functions.
When do the forums launch?
We are building these forums over time. Each forum launches when its host, cohort and programme are ready. Applying does not guarantee a group invitation.
Can I propose a topic?
Yes. Propose a lesson, article or conversation through Get featured. Selected contributions move forward with an agreed scope and your approval.
Your function. A wider perspective.
Bring your seat to the table.
Free core membership for approved leaders. Reviewed applications.