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3:30 pm
3:30-4:15pm Authenticity 2.0: AI Won’t Take Your Job—But the Human Who Leverages It Will
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a disruptor—it’s a game-changer for Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition. The rapid rise of AI is reshaping industries, workflows, and career trajectories at an unprecedented pace. While many fear AI will eliminate jobs, the true risk lies in failing to adapt. The professionals and organizations that integrate AI into their strategies will not only survive but thrive in this new landscape.
In this transformative keynote, TEDx speaker Peter Lynch will explore how AI is redefining the very fabric of talent management, recruitment, and career development. Through compelling real-world stories, He will explore the intersection of AI and human authenticity, uncovering how professionals can future-proof their careers, harness AI for innovation, and maintain their distinctiveness in an era of automation.
The key to future-proofing your career and your workforce isn’t resisting AI—it’s harnessing it to amplify human strengths. AI can accelerate decision-making, optimize talent acquisition, and predict workforce needs with unmatched precision, but it cannot replace the human qualities that drive culture, creativity, and innovation.
This keynote is both a wake-up call and a roadmap—offering leaders, recruiters, and professionals an actionable strategy to stay ahead of the curve. The future of work belongs to those who embrace AI without losing their human edge.
In this session, you will learn:
- The AI-Enabled Workforce – Understand how AI is transforming hiring, talent forecasting, and workforce management, and what that means for your strategy.
- Adapt or Get Left Behind – Discover the essential skills and competencies that will keep professionals and organizations competitive in an AI-driven economy.
- The Human Advantage – Master what AI can’t replace: culture-building, creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and leadership.
- Action Plan for AI Integration – Walk away with concrete steps to embrace AI in recruitment, workforce planning, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

3:15 pm
3:15pm-4:00pm Innovation Sprints: Hands-On Solutions for Today’s HR Challenges
How many times have you attended an event, taken pages of notes, and returned to work only to struggle with putting ideas into action? This session breaks that cycle by immersing you in an interactive, fast-paced innovation sprint inspired by the tech world’s approach to solving complex problems.
Through this dynamic experience, you’ll:
- Collaborate with peers to tackle real-world HR challenges, such as employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
- Use creative destruction to break old patterns of thinking and generate bold, actionable solutions.
This session is for you if:
- You’re an innovative HR leader looking for a creative outlet to experiment and problem-solve.
- You’re seeking hands-on approaches to inspire fresh ideas and drive results.
- You want to take a break from traditional learning and dive into experiential, practical exercises.
Why It Matters:
Organizations can only grow as far as their leaders are willing to innovate. To create engaged and resilient teams, HR professionals must first embrace innovation in their own practices. Led by Ben Eubanks of Lighthouse Research, this session brings the concept of hackathons to life, offering a step-by-step guide to running sprints in the workplace and applying them to your most pressing challenges.
Join us for a hands-on, high-energy session that will leave you with actionable strategies to take back to your organization. It’s time to think differently, act boldly, and spark innovation in your workplace.

9:45 am
9:45am-10:30am Culture Rules Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M.)
In today's dynamic work environment, there is an ever growing list of uncontrollable factors shaping our strategies, but when it comes to culture, leaders are still very much in the driver’s seat. Panasonic Corporation of North America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Liz Almeida will openly share her perspectives on the macro trends impacting employee engagement, retention, and work-life balance and how Panasonic leaders are getting to the heart (and the head) of building the culture required to drive business forward.
In this session, you will learn:
- Macro Trends & Leadership: Insights on major trends affecting employee engagement and how leaders can shape company culture.
- Practical Strategies: Specific strategies be used to build an engaged and enabled culture.
- Employee Engagement: Techniques for effectively engaging employees and fostering loyalty and productivity
Sustainability and Employee Well-Being: Lessons from Google’s E-Bike Program
Developing Managers to Give & Encourage Feedback
AI's Impact on Hiring–And How to Keep it Human
Redefining Diversity in the Workplace Now
2025 Trends: HR, AI, and the Future of Talent Strategy
Link to survey report - eightfold.ai/2024-talent-survey/
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold AI, to discuss the evolving role of HR in business strategy, talent management, and the integration of AI. They explore insights from Eightfold’s recent global survey highlighting challenges such as HR's alignment with business goals and employee perceptions of growth tools. Sachit shares examples of the transformative potential of AI in HR processes, emphasizing responsible implementation and its role in enabling strategic HR partnerships. The episode provides actionable takeaways for HR professionals navigating AI and the future of talent strategies in 2025
