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Strong Leaders, Strong Tech: Equipping Leaders to Grow in an AI World

November 19, 2025 11:30 AM
November 19, 2025 3:30 PM
Nov 19, 2025 11:30 AM
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3:30 pm
ET
Strong Leaders, Strong Tech: Equipping Leaders to Grow in an AI World

Strong Leaders, Strong Tech: Equipping Leaders to Grow in an AI World

November 19, 2025 11:30 AM
November 19, 2025 3:30 PM
Nov 19, 2025 11:30 AM
-
3:30 pm
ET
Strong Leaders, Strong Tech: Equipping Leaders to Grow in an AI World

Strong leaders scale their impact by pairing clear strategy with trustworthy systems. As regulation grows more complex and AI reshapes work, the organizations that win are the ones that align leadership intent, governance, and operating models.

Core ideas we’ll advance

  • Empowered Leaders, Not Replaced Leaders – AI augments human judgment; leaders define direction, ethics, and accountability.
  • Compliance as a Growth Enabler – Shift from defensive posture to proactive trust, resilience, and market readiness.
  • One Operating System, Many Needs – Orchestrate people, process, data, and controls across the enterprise—not point solutions.
  • Intelligence with Integrity – Responsible AI requires governance, auditability, and human-in-the-loop design.
  • People + Tech = Resilience – Culture, capability, and technology must mature together to sustain scale.

Agenda

11:30am - 11:40am ET

Welcome Remarks — Setting the Frame

Presenters

Zech Dahms
Zech Dahms
President
achieve Engagement

Why this moment matters: aligning leadership intent, governance, and operating models so compliance and AI fuel performance, not friction.

11:40am - 12:10pm ET

Opening Keynote

Presenters

George Boone
George Boone
Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management
Mitratech
Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson
Head of HR Compliance Experts
Mitratech

How high-performing orgs move from defensive compliance to confidence at scale by clarifying risk appetite, decision rights, and review rhythms across the enterprise.

12:10am - 12:45pm ET

Panel Discussion — The Future of HR Leadership: Confident, Compliant, and AI-Ready

Presenters

Danny Guillory
Danny Guillory
Chief People Officer
Gametime
Aimee Pedretti
Aimee Pedretti
Principal AI Transformation Expert
Mitratech
Angela Cheng-Cimini
Angela Cheng-Cimini
CHRO
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

As AI reshapes the employee experience, HR leaders must balance innovation with integrity.

In this session, leaders from Gametime, Intelerad, and Mitratech discuss how to lead transformation responsibly, aligning governance, technology, and culture for sustainable growth. Learn practical ways to implement AI confidently, reinforce compliance as a foundation of trust, and prepare your workforce for what’s next.

12:45pm - 1:20pm ET

Ask the Experts — HR, Compliance, and AI in Practice

Presenters

Kyle Cupp
Kyle Cupp
Manager, Content Experts Strategy
Mitratech
Bethany Lapusnak
Bethany Lapusnak
Sr. Manager, Advisory Experts Operations
Mitratech
Somya Kaushik
Somya Kaushik
Associate General Counsel
Mitratech

Get real answers to your toughest HR and compliance questions in this live, interactive session with Mitratech’s HR Compliance certified experts. From navigating new regulations to integrating AI responsibly into everyday HR operations, our experts will share practical guidance and proven strategies to help you lead confidently in a rapidly changing workplace

1:20pm - 1:35pm ET

Mid-Program Wellness Break - Stretch + Sip. Give your spine (and mind) a thank-you.

Presenters

Zech Dahms
Zech Dahms
President
achieve Engagement

Let’s take a breather. Stretch, sip something, and give your eyes a screen break. When you’re back, we’ll jump right into the good stuff.

1:35pm - 2:35pm ET

Future-Ready HR - Mini “Impact” Sessions (3 × 20 min)

Presenters

Josh Newman
Josh Newman
Global Head of People Strategy & Experience
WPP
Vanessa Cannizzaro
Vanessa Cannizzaro
Vice President, Talent Management & Operations
Intelerad Medical Systems

Connecting People, Process, and Technology at Scale

Join experienced HR leaders as they explore how a unified HR platform drives consistency, agility, and impact across the enterprise. From recruiting and onboarding to compliance, background screening, I-9/E-Verify, immigration, and enterprise risk, discover how integrating systems and leveraging AI empowers leaders to scale human potential, streamline operations, and navigate complex organizational challenges with confidence.

2:35pm - 3:15pm ET

Closing Panel - From Culture to Compliance: Driving Growth Through People and Insight

Presenters

Courtney King
Courtney King
Senior Vice President People & Culture
Beatbox
Lia Rollman
Lia Rollman
Director of People & Culture
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (Carolina Panthers & CLT FC)
Ingrid Myers
Ingrid Myers
Senior Director, Culture & Talent Innovation
Docusign
Zech Dahms
Zech Dahms
President
achieve Engagement
What does it take to build a workforce that is both high-performing and happy?

This closing panel explores both ends of the spectrum. Learn how rigorous, data-driven insights from background screening research help leaders hire with confidence, reduce risk, and strengthen trust, while also hearing creative strategies to engage and retain employees in ways that fuel growth and reinforce culture. Panelists share practical lessons on blending compliance, AI-enabled processes, and innovative employee experiences to drive performance, retention, and business success in today’s evolving workforce.

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