Lori Hock

Lori Hock

CEO Opptly

April 15, 2026

11:10 AM Panel: Beyond The Buzz: Turning AI Potential Into Workforce Impact...?

AI promises to revolutionize workforce management but for many, the hype has led to hesitation, confusion, or outright fatigue. This panel cuts through the noise and explores how real programs are getting past the buzzwords and putting AI to work in smart, targeted ways. Learn what’s actually delivering value, what to avoid, and how to keep your stakeholders engaged.

You will Walk Away With How to:

    • Identify common reasons AI initiatives stall and how to avoid them.
    • Discover practical, high impact AI applications that are worth your time and investment.
    • Learn how to communicate realistic AI value to stakeholders and build long term momentum.

    12:10 PM Workshop: AI In Action: Building Real World Automation For Your Contingent Staffing Program

    This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore how artificial intelligence can immediately improve processes in contingent workforce management. Guided by experts, attendees will identify relevant use cases like automated candidate screening, predictive analytics for demand forecasting, and optimized supplier selection then collaborate to design practical, step by step AI solutions for their programs. Using live demos and rapid prototyping, you’ll see how to move projects from idea to impact without needing a data science degree. Participants walk away with an AI implementation worksheet, key questions for vetting tech partners, and clear next steps for piloting automation in their own environments.

      • Create an inventory of high value tasks that can be automated or enhanced by AI in your current contingent workforce processes.
      • Sketch out a workflow for a specific challenge detailing required data, integration points, and ROI measurement tactics.
      • Use a checklist to assess your organization's readiness for AI adoption and identify qualities to seek in technology providers or internal champions. 

      Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lori.

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