"World Ready" is the new name and mission of GALA's annual conference. The Executive Director, Allison Ferch, explains this significant conceptual change in this episode.We discuss why the industry must move beyond AI hype to manage new complexities, and how the new “Ready” framework (Tech, Market, People, Risk) provides a path forward. Get an inside look at the GALA World Ready 2026 conference in Berlin and find out why the ultimate goal is to provide “direction, hope, and inspiration.”