Central West (Etobicoke): HYBRID The AI Shift: Redefining HR for a Future-Ready Workplace


Date and Time:

Starts: 11/06/2025 5:00 PM

Ends: 11/06/2025 9:00 PM

Registration Closes:10/27/2025 8:00 AM

Event Type: Professional Development

3 CPD Hour(s)

Location:
Woodbine Banquet Hall, 30 Vice Regent Blvd, Etobicoke, ON

Price:

HRPA Members: Free

Non-Members:
IN-PERSON: $95+ tax

Non-Members:
VIRTUAL: $35 + tax

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Availability

Additional Information

For Hybrid events - THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
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Event Sponsor


The role of HR is being rewritten, fast. From AI-powered tools and data-driven decision-making to shifting employee expectations and emerging competencies, HR leaders are no longer just supporting change; they’re driving it.

In this dynamic, hands-on session, AI Strategist Limor Markman and HR Tech Evangelist Jeff Waldman team up to guide you through the evolution of HR in the AI era. You’ll explore what’s changing, what’s needed, and what practical steps you can take right now to future-proof your strategy, your systems, and your role.

Whether you're already experimenting with AI or just beginning to explore what’s possible, this session will help you build clarity, confidence, and a powerful roadmap forward. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize how AI is transforming the role, responsibilities, and strategic impact of HR professionals.
    (The big picture, why transformation is happening and why it matters)
  • Learn how to apply AI to your current HR responsibilities to operate more efficiently and build a future-ready, AI-enabled HR strategy.
    (The practical, how to integrate AI into what you already do to work smarter)
  • Identify emerging skills and leadership mindsets required to thrive as an HR professional in an AI-powered workplace.
    (The evolving identity, who HR professionals need to become to lead the future) 

Agenda

5:00am-5:45pm       Dinner
5:45am-7:15pm       The AI Shift: Redefining HR for a Future-Ready Workplace - Limar/Jeff
7:15pm-7:25pm       Break
7:25pm-8:55pm       The AI Shift: Redefining HR for a Future-Ready Workplace Limar/Jeff
8:55pm-9:00pm       Wrap up

Registration Difficulties or Questions: Please reach out to Tracey Gallacher, Specialist, Member Engagement
 

Speaker bio(s)
Jeff Waldman

Jeff Waldman, Founder of ScaleHR, builds businesses and communities, partnering with HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech startups/SMBs to amplify brands and drive leads. With 25+ years in HR, leadership, and entrepreneurship, he offers global insights and practical solutions. He also founded SocialHRCamp, a global learning event for HR/Talent leaders. A regular speaker and writer, Jeff shares insights on HR tech, talent strategy, and inclusive workplaces. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, he's a full-time dad, part-time coach, and lifelong snowboarding enthusiast.


Limor Markman

Limor Markman is the founder and CEO of Absolute Ascent, where she helps executives and corporate leaders navigate the evolving AI landscape with clarity and confidence. Through strategic advisory, executive training, and hands-on implementation, Limor and her team empower organizations to move beyond AI hype and build real, results-driven strategies. At Absolute Ascent, Limor works closely with leadership teams to define future-ready AI strategies, upskill employees with targeted training programs, and bring ideas to life through advanced automation and custom-built AI solutions. The Absolute Ascent team specializes in solving companies’ biggest challenges. From immersive executive learning experiences to practical rollout support, Limor’s approach is grounded in business impact, helping companies unlock performance, efficiency, and innovation through smart AI integration.