Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed the hiring landscape—accelerating processes, expanding reach, and introducing new efficiencies. Yet as organizations lean more heavily into technology, many are discovering an unintended consequence: speed without connection, data without context, and automation without trust.

This session explores how hiring and talent acquisition have evolved in the age of AI, and where the balance between automation and human judgment truly matters. Attendees will examine which parts of the hiring lifecycle benefit most from technology—such as sourcing, screening, and workflow optimization—and where human insight, empathy, and experience remain essential.

We’ll unpack today’s most pressing talent challenges, including candidate disengagement, bias and compliance concerns, unrealistic “perfect candidate” expectations, and the growing tension between efficiency and experience. Through real-world examples, the session will highlight how organizations are successfully blending AI-powered tools with people-first practices to create stronger hiring outcomes.

Participants will leave with a practical framework for deciding what to automate, what to humanize, and how to design a hiring process that is faster, fairer, and more engaging—without losing the human connection that ultimately drives great hires. The session concludes with an open discussion and Q&A, followed by an invitation to continue the conversation at our stand.