The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence and the Future of Work - Portugal Tech Week 2026

About this event

The Human Side of AI: Emotional Intelligence and the Future of Work

What happens when we give people faster tools, but they still struggle to work together?

Two product managers in the same company hadn’t spoken to each other in two and a half years. They wouldn’t even attend their team meetings together.

Imagine giving both of them powerful AI tools. They could analyse information and develop proposals faster. But eventually, they would still need to speak to each other and agree on a decision.

For Vincent Azé, this specific case he solved as a facilitator raises a question about the future of work: as technology expands what we can do, how do we develop our ability to do it together?

Drawing on ten years as an executive coach and an earlier international career in finance, Vincent explores the human capabilities that help teams move forward: taking responsibility, listening with curiosity, expressing concerns and working through disagreement.

He describes this work as the oil in the engine.

Teams need different perspectives and healthy debate. They also need ways to handle friction before it turns into resentment, avoidance or years of silence that break the engine.

As artificial intelligence changes how we work, could emotional intelligence be what helps us make that transition successfully?

What we’ll explore:

How unresolved tensions affect decisions, coordination and the everyday experience of work

Why greater individual capability does not automatically translate into better teamwork and results

What it means to manage ourselves individually and support each other through change

How to approach a difficult conversation that could help your team move forward

Who this is for:

Founders, leaders, managers, investors and anyone working in a team navigating growth or technological change.

The session:

A personal talk grounded in real experiences, followed by questions and an open discussion. Bring your perspective and a challenge you are thinking through.

About Vinc

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