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15th. May 2025 | Leading with AI Agents:

Navigating the Future of Human-AI Leadership

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Your conference dedicated to leadership success –

today, tomorrow and beyond.

15th. May 2025 | Leading with AI Agents:

Navigating the Future of Human-AI Leadership

As AI technology continues to evolve, it is redefining leadership as we know it.

In the industrial age, leaders managed machines, but in the age of AI, leaders must guide AI systems and even allow themselves to be influenced by them. Todayā€™s leaders are no longer solely guiding human teams. As Mark Zuckerberg predicts, ā€œThere will be more AI agents than people in the world.ā€ Leaders must now master the art of co-leading with AI agents, balancing human intuition and ethical insight with the transformative capabilities of AI. The real challenge lies in redefining leadership to ensure that AI serves as a tool to enhanceā€”not replaceā€”human-driven leadership.

This conference equips leaders with the skills to balance AIā€™s efficiency with human-centered leadership principles.

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1 intense day of development

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International leadership experts and practicioners

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Top-notch leadership tools & strategies

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In Vienna - the heart of Europe or join online

so-vienna Leadership Horizon

Join us online or @ our stunning location SO/Vienna

Mark your calendars, Join like-minded leaders and discuss success strategies for Leadership for today, tomorrow and beyond and be ready to delve into the dynamic interplay between human connection and artificial intelligence.

SO/Vienna is a vibrant lifestyle hotel that surprises with contemporary and memorable impressions. It captures the authentic atmosphere of Austria’s capital city, Vienna.

Address: Praterstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna

Who will lead you through the program?

While we’re still crafting the full program, get a sneak peek at the experts and speakers shaping this yearā€™s event

ā€” stay tuned as the lineup continues to grow! This yearā€™s theme dives into the future of leadership, where AI integrates alongside human leaders, creating new avenues for efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth.

Dr. Ayesha Khanna

Dr. Ayesha Khanna

AI Advisor, Forbes Groundbreaking Female Entrepreneur, LinkedIn Top Voice for AI

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is theĀ Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a global artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm. Ayesha was recognized as a trailblazing female entrepreneur in Southeast Asia. She provides strategic advisory to on artificial intelligence, smart cities, and the metaverse.

Future of Work: Amplifying Human Potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Dr. Khanna will explore how AI (+ agents) is reshaping leadership, focusing on the synergy between technological innovation and human-centered strategies.

Join us to discover actionable insights and bold strategies for navigating the future of leadership.Ā 

More to come

Hamza Khan & Bailey Parnell

Hamza Khan & Bailey Parnell

Entrepreneurs, Educators, Speakers

Hamza Khan and Bailey Parnell are award-winning speakers and entrepreneurs shaping the future of leadership. With expertise in workplace culture, digital resilience, and AI-driven growth, they now return to Leadership Horizon 2025 to introduce SAIGE, their AI-powered leadership coach.

Beyond Keynotes: What Weā€™ve Been Working on for Leadership Development

The Power Duo Returns: Hamza Khan & Bailey Parnell at Leadership Horizon 2025

In 2023, Hamza Khan took the stage. In 2024, Bailey Parnell followed. Now, in 2025, they returnā€”together.

For the first time at Leadership Horizon, this dynamic duo will share what theyā€™ve been working on behind the scenes: SAIGEā€”an AI-powered coach designed to support leadership development.

Join their session for an exclusive look at how AI and human leadership intersectā€”and what it means for the future of work.

šŸ”„ Be there. Be inspired. Be part of the conversation.

Malcolm Werchota

Malcolm Werchota

Business Strategist & AI Evangelist

Malcolm is an AI strategist specializing in driving transformation. With extensive experience across industries, he co-founded Coating AI and advises organizations on integrating AI. He is known for promoting ethical AI use, fostering data-driven cultures, and preparing leaders for the evolving role of AI in business.

Co-Leading with AI ā€“ How Humans, Voice, and AI Agents Shape the Future Together

In a world where artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and modern voice technologies are fundamentally transforming workflows, leaders are challenged to rethink “co-leading” from the ground up.

This keynote explores how AI agents and voice interfaces can work hand in hand with humans to drive innovation, productivity, and true collaborationā€”always keeping the human factor at the center.

4 Core Points:

  1. Understanding New Roles
    Why the workforce of the future is no longer exclusively human and how leadership roles are evolving in co-leading with AI agents.
  2. Voice as an Adoption Accelerator
    How voice interfaces break down barriers, accelerate processes, and make everyday work seamless and intuitive.
  3. Balancing Efficiency and Humanity
    How AI systems not only save time and costs but also create space for empathy, creativity, and interpersonal exchange.
  4. Responsibility and Security
    How organizations can uphold ethical standards, data protection, and compliance while unlocking the full potential of AI solutions.
Erst Balla

Erst Balla

HR Director ā€“ voestalpine Metal Forming

Dr. Ernst Balla, is an experienced HR leader and coach. He joined voestalpine AG in 2008. Since 2021, he has been the HR Director of the Metal Forming Division, overseeing 12,000 employees in 16 countries. He also lectures at universities, contributes to publications on leadership and change management.

Insight into Voestalpineā€™s AI-Driven HR Transformation"

Join Ernst Balla, HR Director at voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH, as he shares insights from their in-depth field study, analyzing AIā€™s potential in HR across different groups.

Learn how voestalpine is initiating harnessing AI to strengthen their HR processes, making them more agile, efficient, and prepared for the future.

Gernot Winter

Gernot Winter

Founder of Superintelligenz.eu

Gernot Winter is an Austrian entrepreneur and expert in artificial intelligence (AI). He co-founded Superintelligenz.eu, a platform dedicated to AI advancements, is a active founding Member of the AI Circle in Austria and serves as a publisher of TRAiNiNG magazine, which focuses on professional development and training.

Stop Hiring Humans! How, Why, and When AI Agents Will Replace Us in the Workforce

Get ready for a bold wake-up call! This future-focused keynote delves into how AI agents are set to revolutionize the workforce, redefining roles and challenging traditional concepts of hiring.

With insights that reflect the rapid advancements leading up to May, this session offers more than just talkā€”itā€™s a live demonstration of what AI agents can already achieve today, setting the stage for whatā€™s next.

Katharina Stadtler

Katharina Stadtler

Specialist Personnel Development

Katharina is Specialist Personnel Development at Bechtle Management GmbH, where she leads initiatives across Austria & Europe in onboarding, building expert communities, knowledge management & leadership training. Alongside her professional role, she is an experienced freelance author, trainer & keynote speaker.

Gunther FĆ¼rstberger

Gunther FĆ¼rstberger

CEO & Leadership Expert

Gunther FĆ¼rstberger is a seasoned leadership trainer, author, and CEO of MDI, a global firm specializing in leadership development. With over two decades of experience, he has collaborated with many organizations. His expertise lies in guiding leaders through digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence in leaderhip practices.

Rafael Ungvari

Rafael Ungvari

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Rafael is an AI Specialist at MDI, working with the AI Taskforce to build the MD AI Lab, leveraging roleplay chatbots and avatars to transform learning and development. His innovative work at MDI draws on skills honed during his volunteer experience with the European Union, where he led dialogues on topics such as climate change and EU career opportunities.

Marilena Maris

Marilena Maris

International Learning & Development Expert

Marilena is a Member of the Shareholder Council and leadership expert at MDI. She specializes in leadership development, innovation, creativity, and emotional intelligence, focusing on sustainable performance and achieving results. Since 2008, she has trained leaders and experts in over 30 countries through workshops, keynotes, coaching, and international programs.

Peter Grabuschnig

Peter Grabuschnig

Trainer, Coach & Mindset-Speaker

Peter is a leadership trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in leadership development, communication, and hybrid leadership. As the founder of Businessmindsetter, he drives mindset-focused growth and, as a partner at MDI, has trained participants from over 40 nationalities. His work earned the Corporate Vision Award 2024.

Who is next?

Who is next?

Stay tuned!

Tickets are still available for 15.05.2025

NGOs, students, and AI community members are invited to contact us directly for special discounted ticket options ā€“
weā€™re here to make your participation possible! We believe in making learning accessible ā€“ letā€™s grow together!
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