A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI

In an era defined by rapid technological transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as one of the most consequential forces shaping our future. UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report tackles the impact of AI and its implications for human development. While much of the public debate centers on technical capabilities and competitive dynamics, who will “win” the AI race or whether AI will replace humans, the 2025 HDR reframes the conversation. Instead of asking “When will AI surpass humans?” it asks: “How can AI augment human capabilities, support wellbeing, and foster inclusive progress?”. At its core, it is a report about people, including how AI impacts lives across the globe, and how it shapes the systems we live in. In this context, the discussion will also focus on the implications of AI for gender divides and how to mitigate them.
 

Opening
Francesco Billari Rector of Bocconi University 

Presentation of the 2025 Human Development Report 
Pedro Conceição Director of the Human Development Report Office AI & Gender 

Conversation 
Moderator 
Stefano Feltri Communication Advisor, IEP Bocconi
Speakers 
Paola Profeta Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability, Full Professor of Public Economics at Bocconi University and Fellow IEP Bocconi 
Anna Chiara Lucchini Generali Group Head of Leadership Development and Academy 

Closing Remarks 
Andrea Sironi President of Bocconi University and Chairman of Assicurazioni Generali 

A cocktail reception will follow.