Laura Ullrich

Director of Economic Research Indeed

Agentic AI Week 2026 Day Two Conference: Thursday, November 12 2026

2:00 PM KEYNOTE THE GREAT MISMATCH: WHY AGENTIC AI WON'T SOLVE YOUR WORKER SHORTAGE

Agentic AI has quickly become the latest promise in business transformation. Leaders across industries are investing heavily in AI agents and automation tools, hoping to unlock productivity gains, accelerate growth, and reduce dependence on hiring in an increasingly challenging labor market. Yet AI is advancing fastest in white-collar work, while the most acute talent shortages remain in frontline industries that require human presence. Drawing on the latest Indeed Hiring Lab research, Laura will explore why automation alone is not enough, and how organizations must redesign work, operating models, and talent strategies for a workforce-constrained future.

• Build a more realistic workforce strategy by understanding where AI can, and cannot, address labor shortages

• Identify the greatest talent risks facing their organization by analyzing labor market and demographic trends shaping the next decade

• Prioritize AI investments more effectively by distinguishing between productivity opportunities and workforce constraints

• Increase organizational resilience by redesigning jobs and workflows around human-AI collaboration

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Laura.

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