Reshaping the Talent Playbook in the Age of AI
The talent landscape is changing quickly. On September 30, 2025, at the Harvard Club in New York, more than 250 CHROs, talent officers, AI innovators, and executive recruiters will gather for Hunt Scanlon Media’s conference focused on how AI is transforming recruitment and leadership strategy. This event is essential for executives ready to integrate AI thoughtfully while keeping people at the center of their talent approach.
The Impact of AI on Talent Management
Technological advances in AI are changing how organizations manage talent. Automation is reshaping recruitment, assessment, and team building while optimizing the workforce. At the same time, organizations face the challenge of maintaining ethical, human-focused decision-making. This conference brings together top talent leaders and AI experts to discuss the evolving role of AI in talent strategy and workforce management.
Transforming Executive Recruitment
AI is changing how executive talent is identified and placed. Josh Withers, co-founder of True, will share how combining AI tools with expert search techniques can accelerate searches, improve precision, and create new value for clients. Attendees will learn about shortening search timelines, widening access to top talent, and redefining the partnership between recruiters and clients in the digital age.
Reimagining the Talent Ecosystem in the Era of AI
AI is helping companies attract, develop, and retain talent more effectively. Kristen Roby Dimlow from Microsoft will discuss the company’s AI-enabled approach to career development and hiring. Learn how Microsoft creates consistent and connected experiences that improve talent discovery, retention, and employee skill-building while driving efficiency at scale. This session offers practical insights for both AI veterans and newcomers aiming to incorporate AI responsibly into talent management.
AI’s Strategic Edge in Executive Search
AI tools are providing new ways to identify, assess, and onboard leadership talent. Christoph Wollersheim of Egon Zehnder will cover the latest AI trends in executive search and how these technologies support stronger leadership teams. The focus will be on applying AI across executive search, private equity, and portfolio companies to enhance decision-making and cultural fit.
Ethical AI in Talent Strategy: Aligning Innovation with Responsibility
Ethical considerations are critical as AI becomes part of talent management. Matt Shore, CEO of StevenDouglas, will moderate a panel with search professionals, corporate talent leaders, and AI experts to address issues like inclusivity, data privacy, and compliance. The discussion will offer strategies for reducing bias, maintaining transparency, and building trust in AI-driven processes.
How to Embrace AI Before It’s Too Late
AI is already reshaping work, and delaying adoption risks falling behind. A report from 180 Engineering warns that organizations not experimenting with AI now may struggle to keep up. The key is to approach AI with curiosity and adaptability, balancing technological innovation with ethical responsibility to create fair and effective talent solutions.
Transforming Executive Search with Agentic AI
Agentic AI brings autonomous, goal-driven capabilities to executive search. Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO of Artico Search, and Surojit Chatterjee, CEO of Ema Unlimited, will explain how these AI agents analyze market trends, identify talent, and maintain candidate engagement across time zones. While AI increases efficiency, human oversight ensures that recruiter judgment remains central, allowing professionals to focus on strategic priorities.
AI and the Human Element
While AI improves decision-making and process efficiency, human qualities like emotional intelligence and cultural fit remain vital. This panel, featuring recruiters, talent leaders, and AI experts, will explore how to balance automation with the personal connections that drive effective hiring.
Leveraging AI To Unlock Human Intelligence
As competition for top talent intensifies, AI platforms are becoming essential tools. Alex Bates, founder and CEO of HelloSky, will share how AI integrates behavioral analytics, sector mapping, and human capital intelligence to improve candidate quality and retention. Features like Smart Rank and recruitability scoring help accelerate hiring and refine talent strategies.
Building an Executive Leadership Pipeline
Strong leadership succession is crucial during times of change. Mina Morris from Accenture will discuss combining behavioral science, data analytics, and technology to develop leadership strategies that support long-term business success. This session, moderated by Angela Navarro of Kinavic, will offer practical approaches for blending internal development with strategic hiring to build high-performance leadership teams.
Building an AI-First Search Firm
AI-first executive search firms gain advantage by anticipating client needs and reducing timelines. Fahad Jalal, CEO of QLU.ai, will explain how these firms create precise client profiles, lower costs, and improve customer success. The result is stronger client relationships, more repeat business, and a lasting market lead.
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