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Stage 3 - AI
Recorded on October 22nd '25 / 9:05 AM to 9:30 AM CEST

The Future of AI in HR: From Automation to Agentic Intelligence and Enterprise Accountability

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How HR can lead the shift from automation to empowered, responsible intelligence at scale

AI is no longer just about automating tasks:it's evolving into a decision-shaping force that demands active partnership from HR leaders. In this opening address, Melinda McKinley shares how Standard Chartered is embedding agentic AI into its HR operations with purpose, speed, and responsibility. From enterprise-wide GenAI deployments to ethics-by-design frameworks, this session explores what it takes to turn AI into a trusted, strategic enabler - especially in a highly regulated global environment.

Speaker
Melinda McKinley
Chief Operating Officer
Standard Chartered
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HR leaders are becoming the architects of responsible AI adoption shaping use cases, governance and employee experience. This session lays out the core actions needed to embed AI into HR strategy: from building ethical oversight and digital fluency to designing tools employees trust and use

How HR leaders are becoming stewards of AI transformation across the enterprise:

  • Prioritise AI use cases that solve real employee problems
  • Embed ethics and governance from day one
  • Use behavioural insight to guide design and adoption
  • Train HR teams to become AI-literate and change-ready
  • Equip 85,000 colleagues with trusted GenAI tools
  • Measure impact through performance, engagement, and feedback data
  • What are the practical takeaways for embedding agentic AI into your HR operating model
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Speaker
Melinda McKinley
Chief Operating Officer
Standard Chartered
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