From coding frameworks to the nuances of creative design, our use of generative AI is evolving. It is becoming less of a passive tool and more of an active teammate. As AI transitions toward autonomous agents, the boundaries of professional roles and knowledge are rapidly becoming a jagged frontier. The same technology can outperform experts in one moment and stumble over simple logic the next.
When technical “hard skills” are commoditized by automation, what becomes our new competitive advantage? How do we balance the speed of agentic autonomy with the necessity of human accountability? This VivaTech 2026 panel discussion, moderated by Diplomatic Courier CEO Ana C. Rold on the Purple Stage, examines the shift from managing people to orchestrating systems and explores what we must learn today to lead effectively tomorrow. Featured speakers include: Corine De Bilbao, President of Microsoft France; Valérie Beaulieu-James, Chief Growth Officer of Manpower Group; and Jeremie Profeta, CTO & Executive Committee Member at Sonepar.
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