About the Panel Discussion

The hiring landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace, with AI and automation redefining how talent is sourced, screened, and selected. Organizations are leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and streamline decision-making. But while automation offers clear advantages, the risk of losing the human element in hiring is real—causing disengagement, decreased trust, and poor candidate experiences. Striking the right balance is no longer optional; it’s a competitive necessity.

HR leaders who successfully integrate AI into hiring without sacrificing personalization will gain a major edge in attracting top talent. Investing in this transformation now ensures that hiring managers and recruiters can focus on strategic, relationship-driven tasks while technology handles the heavy lifting. However, those who fail to adapt risk an impersonal, transactional hiring experience that repels high-calibre candidates and damages employer branding. The stakes are high, and the winners will be those who innovate fast and thoughtfully.

Join us for a LIVE interactive discussion where you will learn how to leverage automation while preserving human connection, how hiring managers and talent teams can redefine their roles in this AI-driven era, and what strategies successful organizations are using to implement automation while improving the candidate experience.

Discussion Topics

• Discover how AI and automation can speed up recruitment while ensuring a candidate experience that feels personal and engaging

• Find low-hanging fruit for quick wins in inefficient hiring processes

• Learn how talent acquisition teams can shift from administrative work to strategic relationship-building

• Explore real-world examples of companies using AI and automation to enhance, not replace, human interactions in hiring
• Gain insights into how to prepare your organization, train hiring managers, and ensure a smooth transition to AI-driven recruitment

• Identify where AI and automation can enhance or hinder candidate personalisation


World Class Panelists:

Deepak Parija

Chief Talent Officer
Wipro

Ewa PriestleY

Vice President of Talent and Culture
Miro

Arno Peperkoorn

Chief Talent Officer
Omnicom Media Group

Liezl Hughson

Chief People Officer
HR Leaders

Mark Ridderhof

Head of Sales & Partnerships
Cronofy

Chris Rainey

CEO & Co-Founder
HR Leaders