Future communications technologies will not just carry our messages but also our emotions, says Oded Gal, former CPO at Zoom and a thought leader in the Future of Work. He explores, through personal experiences and professional insights, the evolution from the early days of video communications to a future of AI-enhanced immersive experiences – and offers a vision of technology that transcends both physical and emotional barriers, fostering an unprecedented level of connection and understanding. Oded Gal is an investor, advisor, and board member of startups building the future of work. He is an Independent Board Member for Neat, an LP and Advisor for R-Squared Ventures, and an Advisor for Flexspace. Oded was the Chief Product Officer at Zoom for seven years, helming product development and UI design from video conferencing software to a broad-based communications platform including conference room system, phone system, chat, contact center, and developer and partner ecosystems. Prior to Zoom, Oded held product leadership roles at BlueJeans and Cisco and led business development for Radvision. Oded has a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx