Navigate the changing global labour market

July 16, 2026

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With tech, migration, and emerging industries reshaping work worldwide, professionals at all career stages need to adapt quickly and strategically. This forward-looking webcast explores the forces transforming today’s workforce and the impact they will have on our global alumni community. Which industries are thriving—and why? How is artificial intelligence redefining jobs? And how can individuals stay competitive? Gain the insights you need to thrive in an uncertain yet opportunity-rich future.

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Moderator

Dr. Kevin W. Lee (him/his) – Assistant Professor, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division, UBC Sauder School of Business – located in Vancouver

Speakers

Nicole Eggers-Westermann, IMBA’05 – Chief Human Resources Officer, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) – located in Bangkok

Tarini Fernando, BA’12 – Work, Wages, and Job Creation Lead, World Economic Forum (WEF) – located in Geneva

Martina Valkovicova, MBA’11 (she/her) – Executive Director, Professional Growth, UBC Sauder School of Business – located in Vancouver

Recorded on July 7, 2026.

THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRESENTING PARTNERS OF FORWARD: THE CAMPAIGN FOR UBC
 

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WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI UBC PILLAR PARTNERS