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URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/hr-conference-2026-adapt-or-be-ov
 ertaken/
SUMMARY:HR 2026+: Adapt or be Overtaken: Navigating the Seismic Shift in Le
 gislation and AI
DESCRIPTION:As the human resources landscape undergoes a seismic shift\, HR
  professionals need to equip themselves with the tools to navigate a dual 
 challenge: managing the immediate pressures including workforce capability
 \, culture\, and pay transparency while simultaneously architecting the or
 ganisation of the future embracing technological advances and AI.\n*** Sha
 nnon Chamber HR Conference Brochure ***\nThis conference will show why\, 
 for HR practitioners\, the choice is no longer whether to adapt\, but how 
 quickly they can lead this change. HR cannot afford to wait and be overtak
 en by technology. Through defining your HR operating model and integrating
  AI effectively\, HR can be the strategic engine for business growth.\n“
 AI won’t take your job\, but someone who knows how to use AI will.”\nT
 his event will provide a comprehensive roadmap for the ‘Future of HR’\
 , moving far beyond traditional administrative HR functions to explore how
  HR professionals must evolve to remain relevant in an AI-driven era.\n\nI
 t will feature dynamic panel discussions with leading HR practitioners\, s
 ubject matter experts and global academics. These sessions will showcase r
 eal-world case studies of companies already successfully deploying AI with
 in HR and their organisations\, all while operating within an environment 
 that requires strong governance and trust.\n\nKey topics to be addressed i
 nclude:\n\n 	The Evolving Business Landscape – insights by a leading eco
 nomist Daragh Mc Greal\, Director\, KPMG Strategy and CEO panel: Leo Clanc
 y\, CEO\, Ei Electronics and Vicky Howard\, Country Manager Ireland\, Reag
 econ\, a Calibre Scientific company \, into the rapidly shifting economic 
 environment\, geopolitical landscape and technological advances that are d
 riving the need for constant change.\n 	Transparency in Reward – insight
 s from a leading reward specialist\, Jack Clarke\, Head of Reward\, Irish 
 Life\, on how to build pay confidence\, fairness and trust as a competitiv
 e advantage\, beyond the Pay Transparency legislation.\n 	How HR departmen
 ts are using AI – as the function with the deepest understanding of peop
 le\, capability\, and change\, HR is uniquely positioned to lead AI adopti
 on across the business. This practical session delivered by James Ryan\, C
 EO\, WorkMatters will highlight how HR Teams have driven value by shaping 
 their AI‑enabled future.\n 	AI\, the role and the opportunity\, for HR 
 – join Professor David Collings\, Chair of Sustainable Business\, Trinit
 y Business School\, and one of the most influential thinkers in the field 
 of HR as named by HR Magazine on five occasions\, as he shares not just wh
 ere AI is going but what organisations and HR need to do\n\nDesigned for H
 R practitioners\, this conference will impart forward-looking insights\, e
 vidence-based perspectives\, and practical strategies to connect today’s
  people priorities with long-term organisational value.\n*** Shannon Chamb
 er HR Conference Brochure ***\nAttendance fee (which includes complimentar
 y parking\, refreshments and lunch):\n\n 	Member Fee €195\;  Early bird
  option is €150 if you book before 27th February (excl. VAT)\n 	Non-Memb
 er Fee €245\; Early bird option is €200 if you book before 27th Febru
 ary (excl. VAT)\n\n*Please note! Ticket price at the checkout will include
  23% VAT.\nRegistration is from 8:00 am\, and the conference commences at 
 8:30 am.\nLunch will be served from 1:00 pm\nBooking: Please book online t
 o secure your place. For more information or bulk bookings\, email admin@s
 hannonchamber.ie\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
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