Ravin Jesuthasan, a globally recognized authority on the future of work, will headline the Zellis Connect 2026 conference. Zellis, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for the UK and Ireland, announced on September 7, 2026, that the bestselling author and CFA charterholder will present a practical roadmap for organizations integrating artificial intelligence into their operations.
The conference is designed for HR and business leaders who are restructuring their workforces around emerging AI tools. Jesuthasan will address strategies for managing technological shifts within professional environments, focusing on how companies can adapt their human resources and operational structures to accommodate changing labor dynamics.
Who is speaking
Jesuthasan is a recognized thought leader on workforce transformation. He holds credentials as a CFA and FRSA and has authored multiple books on the intersection of technology and work. His session at Zellis Connect 2026 will center on giving attendees actionable steps rather than high-level theory.
What HR leaders can expect
Zellis positions the annual event as a forum for AI for Human Resources and operational strategy. The 2026 edition will emphasize the practical side of AI adoption - moving past experimentation and into structural change within payroll, talent management, and employee experience functions.
For chief human resources officers and senior HR practitioners, the conference aligns with the growing need to build internal capability around AI. Organizations that previously treated AI as an IT project are now shifting ownership to people and culture teams, making executive-level fluency critical. This shift is why dedicated resources like the AI Learning Path for CHROs have emerged to support leaders who must make strategic decisions about automation, skills planning, and workforce design.
Why this matters for HR professionals
The announcement signals that the conversation around AI in HR is maturing. Jesuthasan's involvement suggests the content will lean toward frameworks that HR leaders can apply immediately, rather than vendor pitches or abstract trend forecasting. For professionals responsible for workforce planning, the key takeaway is that access to structured, expert-led guidance on AI integration is becoming a competitive necessity - not a nice-to-have. Conferences that pair operational technology providers with independent future-of-work experts offer a practical entry point for teams that are still defining their AI strategy.
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