Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2026

22 Apr - 24 Apr 2026

Ballroom (ABCD)

Session information

Scio me nihil scire. While AI has all the answers, we need Socrates even more
Ballroom (ABCD)

Description

In an era where Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool but a foundational shift in the global economy, the Socratic paradox—knowing that we know nothing—becomes the ultimate strategic advantage for the modern legal leader. For senior employment lawyers and law firm partners, the AI revolution of 2026 demands more than just technical adaptation; it requires a fundamental unlearning of the traditional legal service model. This session will explore the dual impact of AI on the future of work. On a micro level, we examine how AI is redefining the “human” element of the legal profession. As algorithms take over the heavy lifting of data and precedent, the value of a senior partner shifts from information processing to high-stakes ethical judgment, strategic navigation, and the management of a newly hybridised workforce. On a macro level, this transformation is being spearheaded in one of Europe’s most vibrant economic landscapes. Drawing on her leadership at Google Cloud Magda Dziewguć will highlight why Poland has emerged as a premier European hub for technological competence and digital transformation. 

Keynote Speakers

Magdalena Dziewguć Google Cloud, Warsaw, Poland