FEBRUARY 3

Drucker Salon in Riyadh

hosted in collaboration with Steelcase Inc. and Diom Al-Riyadah Company for Business Incubators and Accelerators

Date: 3rd February 2026 
Location: DIOM X – ALZALLAL, DIRIYAH 
Topic: Human Magic - Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms 

This intimate gathering will bring together leading executives and academics to explore the future of management in a rapidly evolving world. The event will be kicked off by a keynote by Prof. Johan Roos, followed by a moderated group discussion. The topic will focus on leaders worldwide reporting a troubling pattern: AI makes them faster but more passive, more efficient but less reflective. They find themselves managing algorithmic outputs rather than making strategic decisions. Research confirms their intuition: AI users demonstrate measurably lower brain engagement and weakened independent thinking. Drawing on his research on leading in the age of AI, Johan Roos will present the core framework from his forthcoming book Human Magic (Routledge, 2026): A methodology for strengthening five human capabilities that no algorithm can replicate. The question is not "Will AI replace us?" but rather: "How do we deliberately cultivate our human capabilities that make us irreplaceable partners with AI, not replaceable operators of it?” Subsequently, there will be time for networking. 
This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in high-calibre dialogue and expand your network within an exclusive circle of thought-leaders.

We look forward to an inspiring afternoon of meaningful conversations and fruitful exchange.