Imac Zambrana

Imac Zambrana (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Psychology, cognitive scientist, educator, talent and team-building strategist, podcaster, public speaker and a human-in-tech enthusiast focused advancing human capacity for future challenges.

Her research explores how we develop and apply our cognitive and communicative skills, both with and without tech, to understand and impact the world we live in.

The world as we know is changing fast.

Talks and workshops

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«In this time and age, we need to boost and sustain human capabilities, which is where our unique value lies."

Imac Zambrana stands at the forefront of human development and systems thinking, combining foundational expertise in human development and human capacities with an in-depth understanding of how human and artificial intelligence intersect. In today’s tech-driven world, she addresses what humans and machines can and should do, and how to optimize their interplay. Moving beyond the boom-or-bust hype, she offers honest analysis and actionable insights, especially for those focused on their long-term competitiveness.

Her talks and workshops inspire us to think more deeply about and address:

• How to build human skillsets for the future

• The future of human and machine/AI interplays

• How to promote talent and knowledge development in the times ahead

• The role of diversity and inclusion for future creativity, problem solving, and innovation.

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The Chameleons Podcast

We are experiencing a technological shift with an enormous potential for advances in knowledge and solutions for individuals and society. This requires extraordinary human agency and ability to adjust to the changes and navigate this unknown territory together.

This is why this podcast is called The Chameleons – as a tribute to our incredibly malleable nature.

Host Imac Zambrana is seeking input from a group of international and Norwegian experts and advocates from tech-relevant fields concerning their thoughts about the potential of different interplays between technology, individuals, and societies. These conversations about real and fictional meetings between human and machine in the past, present, and future, are an invitation to reflect on how we can adjust for what might, what will, and what might never come.

Language: English & Norwegian. Music by: Håkon Onsager, Graphics by: Øivin Horvei, National Guest Advisor: Kristin Anderssen, International Guest Advisor: Nicole Patrice De Member, Sponsored by: Nomono & Fritt Ord

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Coming Soon

Imac Zambrana Podcast: The Emeritus (Launching Fall 2026)

The Emeritus – Imac Zambrana Podcast is an independent podcast featuring conversations with prominent senior figures in the field of psychology who have made significant and lasting contributions to our understanding of human development and functioning. The podcast shares the stories of distinguished individuals in the field at a time when our understanding of ourselves—who we are and how knowledge develops—is being challenged by a cognitive and technological revolution sweeping across society.

Reviews

"For en formidler! Imac tok rommet fra første stund. Vi ønsket oss et foredrag for å hjelpe oss å løfte blikket. Det fikk vi, sammen med en trengt optimisme for vår felles fremtid sammen med maskinene."

— Kristine Grude Nesvik, Upheads AS

"Strålende leveranse! Innholdet var midt i blinken for vårt publikum, og det oppstod gode diskusjoner etter foredraget. Vi fikk mange tilbakemeldinger på at Imac var inspirerende og kunnskapsrik."

— Marit Hargemark, Tekna i Aker BP

"Et fantastisk inspirerende foredrag med nydelig formidling og sterke historier! Imac engasjerer fra start til slutt, og jeg kan virkelig anbefale henne på det varmeste."

— Ulrikke Eidem, Kinly

"Imac er en dyktig foredragsholder som leverte et engasjerende innlegg om samspillet mellom menneske og maskin. Vi hadde rekord i antall spørsmål etter innlegget – det var klart at dette engasjerte!"

— Morten Fæste, Huseierne

"Imac var veldig inspirerende å høre på. Hun ga nye perspektiver på hvordan samhandlingen mellom mennesket og maskin vil utvikle seg fremover, og nyttige tips til AI-strategi."

— Marit Hargemark, Tekna i Aker BP

«Imac Zambrana leverte et svært sterkt bidrag til vår fagdag. Hun balanserte teknologi og menneskelige perspektiver på en imponerende måte, og ga kundene våre verdifull innsikt i hvordan AI- og teknologiprosjekter bør planlegges og gjennomføres i praksis. Imac evnet å sette teknologi inn i en større sammenheng, der både organisasjon, mennesker og gjennomføringsevne fikk den plassen de fortjener. Det ga kundene våre et mer helhetlig bilde av hva som faktisk skal til for å lykkes»

— Mats Thorvaldsen, CEO Lindbak IT AS

"Imac holdt et tankevekkende og inspirerende innlegg om samspillet mellom menneskelig og kunstig intelligens. Gjennom personlig historiefortelling og energisk interaksjon med salen, evner hun å få publikum med seg."

— Kristian Rovde, FINN.no

"Imac holdt et inspirerende foredrag som var godt tilpasset deltakergruppen. Hun formidlet budskapet på en engasjerende og tilgjengelig måte, og hennes fortellerstil gjorde at hun virkelig fanget oss i salen."