Innovation depends on more than bold ideas—it depends on people. As AI reshapes work, talent shortages grow, immigration policies shift, and workforce expectations evolve, the question facing businesses is no longer whether work will change, but whether the U.S. can build the workforce needed to stay globally competitive. What skills matter most in an era of automation? How should companies rethink hiring, training, and leadership development? And what role must business play in cultivating the next generation of innovators? This roundtable session explores the future workforce as a cornerstone of America’s economic advantage—and what’s at stake if the talent pipeline falls behind.