iCIMS, a leading talent acquisition software provider, is hosting iCIMS Next: AI Spotlight, a free virtual event on November 13, 2025, to equip talent acquisition leaders with AI strategies and tools for smarter, faster hiring processes.
Eric Connors, iCIMS' chief product officer, will deliver an exclusive roadmap update at iCIMS Next: AI Spotlight. The session includes a show-and-tell of AI-powered innovations grounded in certified responsible AI practices. Attendees will preview the upcoming fleet of purpose-built, domain-specific AI agents and the new frontline hiring solution, highlighting iCIMS' ongoing AI journey in talent acquisition.
Guru Sethupathy, AI governance expert and founder & CEO of FairNow, will explore the evolving legal, regulatory, and AI landscape. This session outlines effective AI governance in talent acquisition, emphasizing why it matters and how teams can lead internal oversight. Talent acquisition leaders will gain strategies to stay ahead with responsible AI implementation.
Nikki Grigsby, iCIMS' chief customer officer, will join customers The Container Store and Rollins Inc. for a spotlight on transforming hiring practices. The discussion covers practical strategies, measurable results, and lessons from real-world recruiting challenges, showcasing AI's impact on talent acquisition efficiency.
Kyle Lagunas, founder and lead analyst of Kyle & Co., will lead a rapid-fire session on AI readiness in practice. The talk addresses building literacy, buy-in, and adoption across technical foundations, cultural alignment, and operational execution. Key personas in organizations will be examined to shift from apprehension to effective AI use in talent acquisition.
"Talent leaders have seen the buzz around AI, but making it work in practice requires guidance, strategy and focus," said Nikki Grigsby, chief customer officer, iCIMS. "This is a moment for talent acquisition leaders to step forward as agents of change and shape how their organizations use AI responsibly and effectively. iCIMS Next will give our community the insights, frameworks and real-world examples they need to drive continuous transformation with confidence and turn innovation into impact."
Earlier this month, iCIMS announced the acquisition of Apli, an AI-powered recruitment automation innovator focused on frontline hiring. This move strengthens iCIMS' leadership in enterprise recruiting and high-volume hiring at scale, with customers able to add iCIMS Frontline AI.
iCIMS Next: AI Spotlight addresses skepticism among non-AI users in hiring, where only 13% expect significant time savings. The event provides the vision and technology for AI confidence, unlocking potential in talent acquisition and fostering organizational change.
Register now for iCIMS Next: AI Spotlight to access live sessions, earn CEU credits, and view on-demand content post-event. This gathering positions talent acquisition leaders to harness AI for measurable recruiting ROI and drive innovation in hiring.
iCIMS is a leading provider of talent acquisition technology that enables organizations everywhere to build winning workforces. For over 20 years, iCIMS has been at the forefront of talent acquisition transformation. iCIMS empowers thousands of organizations worldwide with the right tools to meet their evolving needs across the talent journey and drive business success. Its AI-powered hiring platform is designed to improve efficiency, cut recruiting costs and build exceptional experiences for candidates and recruiters.
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