Global HR in Transition: Frameworks, Decisions & Guardrails for AI Adoption
Across organisations globally, one tension keeps surfacing: the business is eager to move fast on AI — but HR, People, and Legal teams understand the high stakes of getting it wrong. This tension is especially acute across the EU, where new legislation governing high-risk AI systems — including those used in HR — is set to come into force next summer.
HR and People Ops leaders sit at the centre of this push and pull. On one side: pressure from leadership to accelerate efficiency. On the other: employees demanding clarity, and regulators intensifying their oversight. Navigating this landscape is as difficult as it is urgent.
As the EU AI Act nears enforcement, these challenges are no longer purely strategic or ethical — they’re regulatory. For Irish employers operating across the 27 EU member states, now is the time to codify responsible AI practices, prepare for evolving compliance requirements, and ensure that AI use is transparent, defensible, and truly human-first.
Join Boundless and a cross-functional panel of experts for a morning of practical insight, frameworks, and peer exchange — equipping you not only to stay compliant, but to lead with clarity and care.
This event is designed for senior People and HR leaders who are:
✅ HR, Legal, and People Ops
✅ Compliance and Operations
✅ Working on or purchasing HR tech with AI features
✅ Preparing for the EU AI Act
✅ Looking to influence responsible usage internally
🎤 Agenda Highlights
08:30–09:15 | Breakfast & Networking
Enjoy fresh coffee and a chance to have open conversations with peers.
09:15–09:35 | Pillars for Responsible AI in HR
📍 Presented by Dee Coakley, CEO, Boundless
A practical framework for evaluating and deploying AI tools in global HR environments — rooted in risk management, equity, and human oversight.
09:35–10:20 | Panel: Between Compliance and Ambition: What Responsible AI Looks Like in Practice
🎤 Moderated by Elaine Burke, tech journalist and broadcaster.
👤 Michelle Fogarty, Chief People Officer, Life Scientific
👤 Emma Quinn, Senior Associate, Employment, Lewis Silkin
👤 Nigel Bateman, Senior Solutions Consultant, Payslip
This cross-functional panel will unpack the AI adoption tension from every angle — from the People Ops leaders who must balance innovation with fairness, to the legal experts navigating compliance risk, to the product builders embedding responsibility directly into AI systems. Expect a candid conversation about what it takes to move fast without breaking trust — and how each role contributes to responsible, scalable decision-making.
10:20–11:00 | Peer Discussion & Wrap-up
Small, guided groups to reflect, connect, and share real-world strategies.
🎟️ Space is limited. Book your seat for an insightful, energising morning with your peers in global HR.