Melbourne Talent Leaders Lunch

Tuesday, 18th March 2025
at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne

General Motors, Optus and the growing list of corporates who are Delivering Practical AI Solutions with Tangible Business Impact—Beyond the Hype

Recruitment automation isn’t a fad or just an experiment—it’s a critical driver of measurable value from efficiency, instant personalisation to cost savings and business success. This Senior TA Leader roundtable lunch and discussion will explore the realities of AI-driven transformation in recruitment—what works, what doesn’t, and how to strategically integrate automation to enhance both hiring outcomes and the candidate experience. You’ll hear directly from the Talent Leaders who were at the forefront of their own AI transformations at General Motors (USA) and Optus (Australia).

Beyond the personalised stories from each business and talent function, we’ll also discuss:

  • Differentiation AI hype vs. true value and ROI: How to assess and implement safe automation solutions that deliver real impact.
  • Redesigning Candidate Experience: The elements of redesign in the candidate journey for various roles to incorporate automation.
  • Leadership, Adoption & Change: Winning executive buy-in, managing risk, and driving adoption across TA and hiring teams.

Join us for this open, insightful, and frank discussion over a gourmet lunch and drinks with 25 other Senior Talent Executives.

Register your interest to attend this small gathering on Tuesday, 18th March at Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters from 12pm – 2:30pm to enjoy a gourmet lunch overlooking the stunning Birrarung (Yarra River). 

Your Hosts and Speakers

Jo Vo expanded background (1)

Jo Vohland

The Swiss Army Knife of Talent
ATC Events & Media
Ian McCreery

Ian McCreery

Head of Strategic Solutions, APAC
Paradox
Eileen Kovalsky profile

Eileen Kovalsky

Formerly led TA Technology and Candidate Experience transformation
General Motors, USA

Venue

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

A groundbreaking farm to table experience celebrating the produce, people and places of Victoria.

Take a seasonal journey to all of Victoria’s regions, unearthing stories from some of the most dedicated and specialised producers that call the state home.

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