SPARK TALENT 2025 Conference: Leveraging AI in Recruitment and Workforce Planning

HCI announces SPARK TALENT 2025, a conference on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and AI in HR, taking place October 7-9 in San Antonio, TX. The event will feature speakers from PepsiCo, Hershey, and GE HealthCare, offering practical strategies to build future-ready organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on labs, network with industry leaders, and learn how to harness AI in recruitment and workforce analytics.

The Human Capital Institute (HCI) has announced SPARK TALENT 2025, a premier conference focused on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and the integration of AI in human resources. Scheduled to take place from October 7-9, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, the event promises to be a pivotal gathering for HR leaders, talent acquisition experts, and workforce strategists.

SPARK TALENT 2025 will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers from prominent organizations such as PepsiCo, Hershey, and GE HealthCare. The conference aims to provide attendees with practical strategies to build resilient and future-ready organizations. Topics of discussion will include workforce agility, intelligent hiring, and the responsible use of AI in HR.

The event will be structured around tracks focused on talent acquisition and workforce planning, allowing attendees to tailor their agendas to their specific interests and HR needs. Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer of Cardinal Group Companies, will explore how to leverage AI as a competitive edge rather than a replacement. Shane York, VP of Events at HCI, emphasizes that the conference will offer real-world strategies to lead with clarity and confidence, redefining the employee experience through AI and shifting expectations.

SPARK TALENT 2025 will also feature hands-on labs and workshops, providing attendees with opportunities to network with industry leaders and innovative HR tech providers. Sponsors such as Vemo, Eightfold AI, Workforce Edge, AWS Cloud Institute, Lizzy AI, and Neuroscale AI will be onsite to offer live demos, consultations, and insights into their solutions for strategic hiring, skills-based planning, and workforce agility.

The conference is expected to attract over 300 attendees and will be supported by a vibrant backdrop of San Antonio's iconic River Walk. Discounted room rates are available for booking through September 15, 2025.

Register for SPARK TALENT 2025 online by visiting [HCI's website](https://www.hci.org/spark-talent-conference-2025) or by calling 866-538-1909. Early bird pricing of $1,795 is available through August 31, 2025.

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[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/sap-acquires-smartrecruiters-undisclosed-sum-enhance-hcm-suite-2508/