Meet the Thought Leaders Coming to The AI+HI Project 2025

The intersection of artificial intelligence and human intelligence (AI+HI) represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for workplace transformation in our lifetime. As HR leaders stand at the forefront of this evolution, I’m so excited for this year’s The AI+HI Project event, featuring an array of thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries who are actively shaping the future of work.

Bridging Technology and Humanity in the Workplace

I’m particularly eager to bring these insights and practical applications to HR leaders who are on the front line of AI adoption through their critical role in supporting people. This event isn’t just about understanding AI as a technological tool — it’s about reimagining how human potential can be amplified when we thoughtfully integrate artificial and human intelligence.

Our carefully curated speaker lineup reflects a deep commitment to exploring AI+HI from multiple perspectives, including: 

• Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP: President and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM
• Alex Alonso: Chief Data and Analytics Officer, SHRM
• James Atkinson: Vice President of Thought Leadership, SHRM
• Tina Beaty: Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, SHRM
• Emily Dickens: Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary, SHRM
• Nick Schacht: Chief Commercial Officer, SHRM

And:

• Reid AI: An AI Digital Twin of Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder, LinkedIn
• Erik Brynjolfsson: Director, Stanford Digital Economy Lab
• Chris Fernandez: Corporate Vice President of Human Resources, Microsoft
• Ben Eubanks: Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory (Podcast episode coming soon!)
• Lyn Jeffery: Director, IFTF Foresight Essentials, Institute for the Future
• Mickey McManus: Visiting Scholar, Tufts University; Senior Advisor and Leadership Coach, BCG
• Guillermo Miranda: Co-Founder, Product and Platform, Atlas Copilot
• Roy E. Bahat: Head of Bloomberg Beta
• Nicole Sahin: Founder and CEO, G-P
• Nilanjan Adhya: Chief Digital Officer, BlackRock
• Kate Price: Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Strategy and People Analytics, BlackRock
• Charlene Li: Author, Speaker, and Leader
• Brandon Roberts: GVP, People Analytics and AI, ServiceNow
• Lori Castillo Martinez: Chief Equality Officer, Salesforce
• Katie Burke: Chief People Officer, Harvey
• Lisa Gelobter: CEO and Founder, tEQuitable
• Ben Peterson: Vice President, People Product and Design, Walmart

A Journey for Every Stage of AI Adoption

What makes this event truly special is its inclusive approach for HR leaders at any point in their AI+HI journey. We’ve designed learning pathways for those just beginning their AI exploration alongside advanced content for organizations already scaling their initiatives. This comprehensive approach ensures every participant will gain valuable insights, regardless of where they are in their technological transformation journey.

Building a Human-Centered AI Future

The event reflects our core belief that the most successful AI implementations enhance, rather than replace, human capabilities. Through keynotes, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and case studies, attendees will develop practical frameworks for ethical AI adoption, learn strategies for workforce upskilling, and build communities of practice with fellow HR leaders who are navigating similar challenges.

In a world where technology adoption often outpaces our ability to understand its implications, this gathering represents a crucial opportunity to pause, reflect, and collaboratively chart a course toward a future in which AI and human intelligence work in harmony.

I look forward to welcoming you to this transformative event as we explore how AI+HI can create workplaces that are not just more efficient but more human.