PAForum 2025: Rethinking Employability in the Age of AI
Maven Insights' PAForum returns for its 8th edition, this time in Riyadh on November 19. The conference centers on people analytics, workforce transformation, and the real-world effects of AI on human capital.
This year's theme is 'The Silent Replacement: Rethinking Employability in the Age of AI'. It's a direct look at how intelligent technology is changing job roles, required skills, and how companies must adapt to stay relevant.
The event is built around keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops to give you practical ideas you can use immediately.
Actionable Strategy for a New Era
AI isn't a future concept; it's actively changing how work gets done and how value is created. The objective is to move past theory and into practice.
"AI is quietly reshaping how we define work, skills, and value creation. The PAForum is where we turn these shifts into actionable strategies, helping organizations and their people not just adapt, but truly thrive in this new era," said Khalid Al Khudairi, Senior Partner at Maven Insights.
Key Sessions and Speakers
The forum brings together experts in people analytics, workforce planning, and talent transformation. Here are some of the core topics.
From Degrees to Skills: Rethinking Talent in the AI Era
This session examines the move away from academic degrees to focus on specific skills, especially in AI and digital fields. You'll see real examples of skills-based hiring and learning, using tools like micro-credentials and updated job architectures.
Human Advantage in the Age of Algorithms
The session from Amit Mohindra will outline how leaders can use distinctly human skills like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. The focus is on building teams that effectively combine human insight with machine intelligence.
The AI-Ready Leader: Analytics for Next-Gen Leadership
This is about giving your leaders the tools they need. Learn how to equip them with human capital analytics and data literacy to guide transformation and connect people strategies to business results. Developing these evidence-based skills is critical, and for those looking to build this foundation, an AI certification in data analysis can provide a structured path.
The Role of Strategic Workforce Planning in AI Transformation
Get practical methods for preparing your organization for AI. This session covers task analysis, skills-based planning, and the steps to build a future-ready, AI-driven workforce.
After the main sessions, a panel discussion will focus on 'Optimizing the Workforce to Increase Performance for Government and Semi-Government Entities'. HR leaders will share their direct experiences and practical strategies.
PAAward 2025: Celebrating Data-Driven Impact
The PAAwards return to honor exceptional work in people analytics. The awards recognize organizations in Saudi Arabia that are using data to achieve real results and define the future of work.
Al Khudairi adds, "The PAAwards highlight a powerful shift in Saudi organizations, from awareness to real, data-driven action. Companies are now using People Analytics to do more than track results; they use it to transform how they integrate people, technology, and strategy."
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