AI After the Hype: How Roles and Organizations Are Changing | Julien Look

Where productivity gains are real, where expectations are inflated, and where human judgment still matters most. Julien Look steps back from the tools. Recorded at Freelance Unlocked 2026 · Colosseum Berlin · 12 June 2026 · Grow & Sell Stage AI is no longer a future promise. It is already reshaping how work gets done, how teams are organized, and how value is created. This keynote takes a step back from tools and buzzwords to look at the bigger picture. Drawing from current industry discourse and real-world adoption patterns, the talk explores how AI is moving from copilots to autonomous systems, how organizations are restructuring around these capabilities, and what this means for people working in tech-driven roles. It connects today's realities with near-future trajectories, highlighting where productivity gains are real, where expectations are inflated, and where human judgment still matters most. The goal is to offer orientation, not prescriptions: helping the audience understand what is changing, what is likely coming next, and how to stay relevant without chasing every trend. SPEAKER Julien Look Founder & CTO of Look Beyond   / julien-look   FREELANCE UNLOCKED The conference for freelancers and solopreneurs. 83 sessions across 5 stages, Berlin. Tickets for upcoming events: https://freelanceunlocked.com/upcomin... All FUN26 talks:    • Freelance Unlocked 2026 — All Sessions   Subscribe:    / @freelanceunlockedconference   LinkedIn:   / freelance-unlocked   Instagram:   / freelance_unlocked   #FreelanceUnlocked #Freelancing #Solopreneur #FUN26