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Alex Cuevas – BBH USA

Careers Reimagined: AI and the New Rules of Creative Work

Monday 22 June, 17:30–18:30

Duration: 1 hour
Location: Campus Stage , Rotonde

Description:

The creative industry is at an inflection point: AI is transforming how work gets done, and with it, how early careers are built. In this session, Alex Cuevas, Head of People at BBH USA, offers a candid, practical perspective on how organisations are adapting and explores what it takes to build a relevant and resilient career in this new landscape.

This session examines why purpose, adaptability and human creativity are now critical differentiators, how AI can act as a creative collaborator rather than a threat, and what leaders truly look for in emerging talent today.

Attendees will leave with guidance on how to position themselves as creative problem-solvers – equipped to build relevance, resilience and impact in a fast-changing, ideas-led industry.

Questions this session will answer:

  • What does it mean to build a career today in an industry defined by constant change?
  • In a world where AI automates tasks, what human capabilities will actually accelerate growth and distinguish creative potential?
  • How does the next generation get in and stay ahead in a radically changing industry?

Editor's note

Calling All Young Lions! This session has been crafted for the young marketers and creatives in the industry.

Content Stream

Talent & Culture

The people and practices behind creative organisations that thrive.

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Speaking
  • Alex Cuevas

    BBH USA

    Head of People

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Content streams
  • Talent & Culture
Area of interest
  • Skills building
Type of experience
  • Festival Talks