In a world rapidly shaped by artificial intelligence, it's easy to focus solely on technological advancement. But true progress lies in our ability to humanize innovation. This session, Human-Centered AI: Bridging Innovation with Empathy, explores how we can design, lead, and apply AI in ways that prioritize emotional intelligence, ethical responsibility, and cultural inclusion. Drawing from real-world examples and insights from luxury hospitality and leadership development, I’ll explore how AI can support—not replace—human connection. Together, we’ll challenge the narrative that efficiency must come at the cost of empathy, and discover how purpose-driven design can create more intuitive, equitable, and deeply human systems.