Josh Drean is Co-founder & Senior Partner at The Work3 Institute, AI & Workforce Advisor at
the Harvard Innovation Labs, and Co-author of Employment is Dead (Harvard Business Review
Press, 2025). He is an HR Transformation and AI expert who marries web3 technologies with workplace strategies. As Co-founder of The Work3 Institute, a research, and consulting agency focused on human-centric digital transformation, Josh’s aim is to help companies thrive in the rapidly changing world of work.
Josh’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Economist and he has made appearances on The Today Show, NBC, and FOX Business. He speaks internationally to bring workforce trends to digital-first leaders. Josh earned his undergraduate degree in I/O psychology and a masters degree at Harvard University, where he incubated and sold an HR Tech startup pioneering sentiment analysis in real-time.
The traditional employment model is at a breaking point. How will your organization adapt? This keynote blends the bold insights of Employment is Dead with cutting-edge trends to explore how leaders can thrive in an era of profound disruption. From digital avatars collaborating in virtual spaces to blockchain-powered transparency, these innovations are not just tools—they’re reshaping the nature of work. The rise of decentralized workforces and gig economies calls for leaders to rethink not only how work gets done, but also why people work. This presentation challenges outdated paradigms, offering a roadmap for leveraging technology and human potential to build resilient, inclusive, and innovative workplaces. Key Focus Area:
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