AI is everywhere in HR conversations — but for many organisations it still feels like the wild west. The real challenge isn’t understanding the technology; it’s knowing where to start and how to turn potential into measurable value.

For HR leaders, the question is no longer whether AI will matter, but how to adopt it in a way that delivers real value for people, teams and organisations. Moving from curiosity to capability requires practical starting points, clear use cases and a focus on solving real operational challenges.

In this session, Zellis CEO Sasha Watson hosts a candid conversation with Steve Elcock, Director of Product AI, Zellis, and Lauren Carroll, Head of People Services, Wesleyan to explore the practical journey of adopting AI in HR.

Together they will unpack how organisations can move beyond the noise — starting with real HR challenges and operational pain points, identifying where AI can genuinely help, and building use cases that move from data, to process, to real business value.

You’ll hear how Wesleyan have started their journey of adopting AI internally working in partnership with Zellis, and what the first iterations of AI adoption look like in practice today — as well as where the next 6–12 months could take them.

If you’re looking to move from experimentation to a credible AI adoption strategy, this session will offer practical insight into how HR leaders can bring AI down to earth and turn possibility into progress.