LOCK IN BUFFALO EP. 16 | DR. LEAH SCIABARRASI | AI, FUTURES THINKING & WHAT’S NEXT FOR BUFFALO

What will Buffalo look like 10, 20 or 30 years from now — and how do we prepare for it today?On Episode 16 of Lock in Buffalo, Michael Nanula sits down with Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi for a conversation about artificial intelligence, futures thinking, education, leadership, workforce development and the changes that could shape Buffalo and Western New York.Dr. Sciabarrasi’s work focuses on strategic foresight — identifying emerging trends and early signals to better understand what could be coming next.Michael and Leah discuss:• What futures thinking actually means• AI and the future of work• How technology could reshape jobs and education• The skills tomorrow’s workforce will need• Leadership during rapid change• Buffalo’s workforce and talent pipeline• How Western New York can better prepare for emerging opportunities• Why Buffalo should think beyond short-term planningThe conversation ultimately asks a bigger question:How do we make sure Buffalo is helping shape its future instead of simply reacting to it?🎙️ Guest: Dr. Leah Sciabarrasi🎙️ Host: Michael Nanula📍 Buffalo, New York🏠 Powered by CrossCountry Mortgage BuffaloLock in Buffalo features the entrepreneurs, business leaders, community voices and people helping shape Buffalo and Western New York.Subscribe and Stay Locked In. 🔒👇 What change do you think will have the biggest impact on Buffalo over the next 10–20 years?#LockInBuffalo #BuffaloNY #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #WesternNewYork