Open Minds, Human Hearts: Why The Future Of Tech Is Still Human-First
SUSE, Monday, February 16th, 2026
In the world of open source, we often talk about the power of the community. We know that when bright minds come together to solve a problem, the result is always greater than the sum of its parts.
Last week, I had the pleasure of stepping away from my screen to host an event for a different kind of community: a group of People and Culture leaders dedicated to navigating the 'Future of Work.'
There is something irreplaceable about gathering in person to discuss our common challenges. While we spend our days at SUSE championing digital transformation, the energy of a room of leaders sharing lived experience is a reminder that if culture is who we are on our worst day, we are always better together.
The conversation was wide-ranging, but one theme stood out above all others: While we must embrace AI, the human factor is, and will remain, our greatest differentiator.