We've gathered a panel of leading experts to cut through the hype - exploring where AI is being used right now, what the risks and legal implications are, how to assess more equitably and what candidates are really experiencing.

Where AI is used today - from CV screening and job description writing to video interviews, psychometric testing and onboarding - and what's coming next

The risks you can't ignore - algorithmic bias, discrimination, legal exposure under the Equality Act 2010 and the EU AI Act, and why "the tool does it, not us" is no defence

Real data on AI bias - what Warden AI's 2025 research reveals: 75% of HR leaders cite bias as a top concern, yet 85% of audited AI models actually met fairness thresholds and what that means for your strategy

Why traditional assessments are failing - 15% of the population are neurodiverse; many assessments are still unable to evaluate them fairly, years after a Court of Appeal ruling - and what responsible AI-powered assessment looks like instead

How to audit your hiring process - practical steps to test your tools for bias, inconsistency and GenAI vulnerability before a candidate or regulator does it for you

The candidate's perspective - how job seekers experience AI-powered hiring, what fairness and transparency look like from the other side, and the growing use of AI by candidates

What HR leaders should do now - a practical framework for adopting AI in hiring responsibly, from governance and vendor due diligence to hiring manager training

Giles Heckstall Smith - Director of Strategic Development at Jobtrain

Michael Blakley - Founder of Equitas and CEO of Screenloop

Martyn Redstone - Head of Responsible AI at Warden AI

Katie Noble - Talent Strategy Director at Omni RMS

Fair hiring in the age of AI: Opportunity, risk and the candidate experience