Cliff Jurkiewicz, VP of Global Strategy, Executive Evangelist, and GM of the Customer Advisory Board at Phenom

The conversation around AI adoption in HR has reached a tipping point. While many organizations believe they're weighing their options, the reality is starker: the choice has already been made for them.

This interactive session examines the Levels of Intelligence & Automation maturity model driving successful transformations and explores why companies should be combining HR and IT into unified "people plus technology" organizations. This isn't about whether you should adopt AI—it's about navigating the speed of change that's already redefining the HR profession.

Key Takeaways:

• Master the Levels of Intelligence & Automation framework to assess your transformation readiness
• Understand why the "people plus technology" model will become the new HR standard
• Identify the three immediate steps to begin your strategic transformation journey

Program Format: In-Person @ Graphic Packaging
NOTE: You must pre-register for any events at Graphic Packaging due to security requirements.

Program Agenda:

• Registration & Breakfast - 7:30 am
• Welcome & Announcements - 8:00 am
• Program - 8:15 am
• Meeting Wrap-up - 9:30 am

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About the Speaker

Cliff Jurkiewicz is VP of Global Strategy, Executive Evangelist, and GM of the Customer Advisory Board at Phenom, the applied AI company that helps organizations hire faster, develop better and retain longer. Cliff supports Phenom’s purpose of helping a billion people find the right work by educating leaders at global organizations and their HR and HRIT teams on disruptive technologies, including AI and automation, so they can make meaningful connections with individuals throughout the talent journey.

With a strong background in both design and technology, Cliff has held numerous roles in creative design and software development. He is an active pilot who runs the only flight service in the country dedicated to helping those suffering from mental illness and addiction issues – Kyle’s Wish Foundation. The organization is named after Cliff’s son, who died at the age of 26 after a long battle with mental illness and drug use.