The AI for People & Culture Summit 2026 brings together CHROs, HR leaders, people analytics specialists, technology innovators and organisational strategists to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of work.
As organisations navigate rapid technological change, HR and People & Culture leaders are playing a critical role in shaping AI-enabled workplaces that are productive, ethical and human-centred. From talent acquisition and workforce planning to employee engagement and organisational design, AI is redefining how organisations attract, develop and retain talent.
This two-day summit will showcase practical case studies, expert insights and interactive discussions on how AI can enhance workforce strategy, empower
employees and enable smarter, data-driven people decisions. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive roundtables, attendees will gain valuable insights into how leading organisations are leveraging AI
to build agile, future-ready workforces while maintaining trust, fairness and transparency
This summit is designed for senior leaders responsible for people strategy, workforce transformation and HR technology.
Typical attendees include:
Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), Chief People Officers, Directors / Heads of People & Culture, HR Directors and Senior HR Business Partners, Heads of Talent Acquisition, Heads of Learning & Development, Workforce Planning Leaders, People Analytics & HR Data Leaders, Organisational Development Leaders, Employee Experience Leaders, HR Technology and Digital Transformation Leaders
Attending the AI for People & Culture Summit will provide HR and business leaders with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to navigate the evolving world of AI-enabled workplaces. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is already transforming how organisations manage talent, develop employees and make workforce decisions.
- Learn how leading organisations are applying AI to recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement
and HR operations - Discover how people analytics and predictive insights can support better workforce decisions
- Understand the ethical, legal and governance challenges associated with AI in HR
- Explore strategies for reskilling employees and building an AI-ready workforce
- Gain practical insights into AI-driven employee experience and learning platforms
- Connect with industry peers, HR innovators and technology experts
Whether your organisation is just beginning its AI journey or already implementing advanced people analytics, this summit will equip you with practical strategies and valuable insights to lead the future of work.
The AI for People & Culture Summit provides an excellent platform for organisations to connect with senior HR decision-makers who are actively investing in HR technology, people analytics platforms, AI tools and workforce transformation solutions.
By sponsoring this event, your organisation will have the opportunity to:
- Showcase your AI, HR technology, analytics or workforce solutions to a targeted audience of senior HR leaders
- Position your organisation as a thought leader in the future of work and AI-driven HR transformation
- Build valuable relationships with CHROs and senior HR decision-makers
- Generate high-quality business leads and partnership opportunities
- Demonstrate how your solutions can help organisations improve employee experience, talent management and workforce planning
AI for People and Culture 2026 Summit offers sponsors an excellent opportunity to demonstrate thought-leadership and leverage networking opportunities to build brand-value amongst your target
audience. If you would like to know more about sponsorship, exhibition and business development opportunities please just get in touch with us: – sponsorship@ibrc.com.au
8:20 DELEGATE REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:55 OPENING REMARKS FROM CHAIR
• How AI is transforming the role of People & Culture leaders
• Moving from transactional HR to strategic workforce intelligence
• Where AI is already delivering measurable HR impact
• Preparing HR teams for AI-enabled decision making
• How AI is changing workforce leadership priorities
• The CHRO–CIO partnership in AI adoption
• Organisational readiness and culture change
• Balancing automation with human leadership
In the age of AI, leadership is participation and influence, not hierarchy. This is especially relevant for HR leaders who must shape AI strategy, culture, and governance without always having formal authority over technology decisions. This talk explores practical influence strategies:
narrative reframing, coalition-building across silos, and using
micro-wins to build momentum, giving HR leaders concrete tools to
lead transformation from wherever they sit.
KATE BYRNE
Chief People Officer, East West Group
Discussion Points:
• How AI will reshape job roles and skills
• Supporting employees through AI-driven change
• Workforce reskilling and capability building
• Maintaining organisational culture in an automated world
• Identifying high-value AI use cases in HR
• Aligning HR technology investment with business strategy
• Managing implementation risks and change management
• Lessons from early adopters
12:40 LUNCH BREAK
• Using predictive analytics to forecast attrition and talent gaps
• Turning workforce data into strategic insights
• Data governance and responsible people analytics
• Building a mature people analytics capability
• AI bias in recruitment, promotions and performance reviews
• Transparency and explainability in algorithmic decision-making
• Emerging regulatory expectations around AI in HR
• Building trust with employees and leadership
14:40 AFTERNOON TEA
• AI’s influence on collaboration, productivity and innovation
• Managing employee concerns about AI and automation
• Building trust in AI-driven decisions
• The evolving role of leadership in an AI-powered workplace
One of the most underappreciated dangers in AI rollout is the
automation of flawed processes, which doesn't fix dysfunction, it
accelerates it. This talk gives senior leaders a clear framework for why workflow redesign must precede AI integration, and positions HR as a critical partner in that organisational redesign, not a bystander to IT-led transformation.
• AI-enabled HR service delivery and employee self-service
• AI-powered learning, career development and coaching
• Personalised employee engagement strategies
• Measuring the impact of AI on employee satisfaction
CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
NETWORKING DRINKS (1 HOUR)
DELEGATE REGISTRATION & COFFEE
• How AI is reshaping workforce structure and job design
• The rise of skills-based organisations
• Planning for future workforce capability needs
• Strategic workforce planning with AI insights
• Using AI to model workforce scenarios
• Identifying emerging skill gaps
• Aligning talent strategy with business growth
• Leveraging labour market intelligence
• AI-generated job descriptions, policies and HR content
• AI copilots supporting HR teams
• Personalised employee learning and development
• Improving internal communication with GenAI
11:00 Morning Coffee & Networking
• Identifying critical skills for the future workforce
• Designing scalable reskilling programs
• Leveraging AI to personalise employee learning journeys
• Measuring ROI from workforce upskilling
• AI tools that enhance employee performance
• The impact of AI assistants and copilots
• New ways employees interact with technology
• Human creativity in an AI-powered workplace
12:40 LUNCH BREAK
• Continuous performance insights powered by AI
• Moving beyond traditional performance reviews
• Data-driven coaching and career development
• Ethical considerations in performance analytics
• HR data privacy in the age of AI
• AI governance frameworks for HR leaders
• Compliance with emerging global AI regulations
• Risk management and auditability of AI systems
• The biggest opportunities for AI in HR over the next five years
• How organisations will redefine work and talent
• Strategic priorities for CHROs moving forward
• Final insights from HR leaders on navigating AI transformation
• AI-powered sourcing, screening and shortlisting
• Reducing bias while maintaining fairness and transparency
• Chatbots and AI assistants in candidate engagement
• Integrating AI into modern recruitment platforms
• New skills HR professionals need in the AI era
• Building AI literacy across HR functions
• Partnerships between HR, IT and data teams
• Leading digital transformation within HR
CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
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