Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM CT

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The future of work can feel like something happening to us.

AI. Job displacement. New expectations. New technologies. New ways of working. So much change, so quickly, that it’s easy to assume the future is already being decided somewhere else.

But what if we have more agency than we think?

In this 90-minute PopUpThinkTank, 25+ people working across change management, L&D, OD/OE, talent and culture—and director-level leaders inside complex organizations—will explore 5 provocative questions about work, humanity, and what we actually want to create next.

Not to predict the future. To participate in shaping it.

Because perhaps the most interesting question of 2026 isn’t whether AI will take our jobs. It’s what becomes possible when humans recognize that the future is still ours to influence.

And that question needs more than another expert opinion.

This isn’t a demo, webinar, panel, or pitch.

We’ll work together on one shared challenge, with multiple ways to contribute and no pressure to speak in front of the full group. You’ll make meaningful connections, see how insight emerges across different perspectives, and help co-create something usable—something where you can see your contribution and its impact.

The future of work is unknown.

Good. We get it. We’ve heard it, too. What should we do with it?

Start with a shared challenge—what we’re here to do.

In just a few minutes, we create a common starting point—context, tension, ideas, and the real challenge at the center of the conversation.

Move through a series of insight rounds.

Through a sequence of fast-paced conversations, you’ll bring your ideas, instincts, and experience into the room—without the pressure of speaking in front of a large audience.

No pressure to speak in front of everyone.

Leave connected and energized. Walk away with fresh insight, new relationships, and a co-created resource shaped by the people in the room.

Who You’ll See in the Room

Tim Schuster

Founder & Lead Facilitator
PopUpThinkTank
Participants

Creators, connectors, professionals, and curious people who show up to learn, contribute, and connect.

"Cool format, well facilitated-very enjoyable!"

— Jill Morenz, President & CEO @ Aviatra Accelerators

“Exceptionally well run in a fantastic format.”

— Gina Lensky, Lead L&D Consultant @ Fusion Risk Management

"I loved the pacing, the variety, meeting new people, and seeing the impact. The energy was lovely!"

— Merry Lin, Author | Speaker | Resilience & Wellness Expert

"I loved it. 90 mins flew by."

— Jonah Katrina Jala, Director, #HACK2025

HOW IT WORKS

What Is the Format?

Every PopUpThinkTank follows a carefully designed rhythm.

Not rigid. Not overproduced. Intentional.

Participants move through a fast-paced sequence of shared context, small-group conversation, reflection, and collaborative thinking — all designed to create momentum without putting people on the spot.

The experience is structured enough to feel safe, but flexible enough for real insight, creativity, and connection to emerge.

Small breakouts, thoughtful prompts, and tight pacing help conversations move quickly past awkwardness and into genuine engagement. People often tell us the same thing afterward:

“I didn’t expect to feel this energized.”

That’s by design.

Momentum for moments that matter.

30+ Thinkers. 90 Minutes. 100s of Ideas & Connections. 1 Shared Challenge.

Experiences that help people, teams, and organizations get ready to solve problems, navigate change, and move meaningful work forward.

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