
Jennifer
Kirkwood
CEO & Founder
Talvana Consulting, LLC
Bertrand
Dussert
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Staples
Debra
Simmers
Global Head, Talent Acquisition
The Hershey Company
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10:40am-11:25am Recruiting in the Age of AI: Friend, Foe, or Future?
AI has stormed into talent acquisition with promises of speed, efficiency, and sharper insights. But along with those promises come hard questions: Are algorithms introducing hidden bias? Can automation really capture human potential? And will recruiters be empowered—or replaced—by the tools they adopt? In this candid conversation, top HR leaders will share the unvarnished truth about where AI is helping, where it’s hurting, and what comes next.
What You’ll Learn
- How leading organizations are actually using AI in recruiting today (and what’s just hype).
- The risks and rewards: from bias and candidate experience to speed and scale.
- A practical roadmap for HR leaders to balance machine precision with the human touch.