Chicago, IL

Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI

America/Chicago (CDT)
until 5:00 PM

Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI takes place on Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT) at TechNexus Venture Collaborative in Chicago, IL, and runs until 5:00 PM. Tickets are $49 + on Luma.

About this event

Hacking HR hosts an interactive one-day workshop where leaders build practical AI strategies and assess organizational readiness. Participants experiment with real challenges in a sandbox environment to create immediate action plans for responsible implementation.

Full description from organizer

Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI Hacking HR, in partnership with HRHotSeat and with the expertise and financial support of Kinfolk, invites you to join this one-day, in-person gathering is designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and business executives who want to elevate HR leadership, strengthen organizational readiness, and develop a practical AI strategy they can use immediately, regardless of company size or industry. Throughout the day, you will explore what it takes to lead people and organizations in the age of AI. You will identify high-impact AI opportunities, assess your organization’s readiness, strengthen the capabilities needed for adoption, and create a practical roadmap for responsible implementation. This is not a day of passive presentations about the future of work. It is an interactive sandbox where you will experiment with ideas, work through real challenges, and build strategies you can take back to your organization immediately. You will leave with real, tangible results that you build during the event. You’ll Walk Away With A clearer vision for the role of HR and people leadership in the age of AI A practical AI strategy connected to business and workforce priorities A prioritized list of high-value AI use cases An AI readiness assessment covering people, culture, leadership, and technology A roadmap for building AI literacy, fluency, and readiness Tools, canvases, and templates you can reuse with your team A concrete 30-day action plan to begin moving your organization forward Pricing and What’s Included Registration: $49 Your ticket includes: Full access to the one-day, in-person experience Interactive workshops and working sessions Practical tools, canvases, and templates Opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow participants A virtual diploma of attendance A shareable Credly digital badge Eligible HR recertification credits Agenda at a Glance Morning: Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. | Registration 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. | Opening Session: HR Leadership in the Age of AI (by Enrique Rubio, CEO and Founder at Hacking HR)Explore how AI is reshaping organizations, work, skills, and leadership, and why HR has an essential role in guiding responsible transformation. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. | Workshop: Building Your Practical AI Strategy (by Jeet Mukerji, CEO and Co-Founder at Kinfolk)Identify the business and workforce challenges AI can help solve, prioritize high-value use cases, and begin building an AI strategy that fits your organization. Afternoon: From AI Readiness to Action 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. | Workshop: The AI Readiness BlueprintAssess your organization’s readiness across leadership, culture, skills, workflows, governance, and technology. Turn your findings into clear priorities for action. 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. | Workshop: Building AI Literacy, Fluency, and ReadinessCreate a practical capability-building roadmap that helps employees and leaders move from understanding AI to using it confidently and responsibly. 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. | Closing Working Session: Your 30-Day Action Plan (by Jeet Mukerji, CEO and Co-Founder at Kinfolk)Translate the day’s insights into a focused plan with concrete actions, owners, and next steps you can begin implementing immediately. Accreditation Participants who complete the full one-day, in-person experience will receive: A virtual diploma of attendance for the Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI event A shareable Credly digital badge to showcase on LinkedIn and other social platforms Eligible HR recertification credits from major HR certification bodies These recognitions demonstrate your commitment to future-ready HR leadership, organizational readiness, and responsible AI adoption. Host: TechNexus TeamWorking by TechNexus is a place where founders, operators, investors, and corporate leaders come together to connect, learn from one another, and open doors that move ideas and businesses forward. What makes it unique isn’t the space itself — it’s the people in it. Whether you’re here to work, attend an event, host a gathering, or simply meet someone new, you’re part of a community that believes Chicago grows stronger when the right people come together. Partner Hacking HR is proud to partner with HRHotSeat for this event. HRHotSeat brings together a relationship-driven community of HR professionals who are committed to helping one another grow, innovate, and solve real workplace challenges. Through practical conversations, shared expertise, and actionable learning, HRHotSeat creates the ideal environment for HR and people leaders to explore how AI can strengthen leadership, elevate organizational impact, and shape the future of work. Learn more about HRHotSeat. Sponsorships Reach out to [email protected] for more information about sponsoring this event. A quick note: This is a sponsored Hacking HR event. As part of your registration, we will share your professional contact information with our event sponsor for event-related follow-up.

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When
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 8:30 AM (CDT) · until 5:00 PM
Where
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Address
TechNexus Venture Collaborative, 20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Price
$49 +
Genre
ai
Weather
59°F · Partly cloudyForecast at 8:30 AM (CDT)

Questions

When is Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI?
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM CDT.
How much are tickets for Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI?
Tickets are $49 +.
Where is Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI?
TechNexus Venture Collaborative, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, 20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago, IL.
Where can I buy tickets for Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI?
Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
What time does Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI end?
It runs until 5:00 PM.

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