AI in HR
August 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Maryland Innovation Center | 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
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Agenda
8:00 - 8:30 Networking
About Our Program:
As AI continues to reshape the workplace, HR leaders have a unique opportunity to lead both the strategy and the conversation. The topics will cover:
Everyday HR Productivity: “Small Wins” That Actually Stick
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Drafting policies, employee communications, and offer letters
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Summarizing interviews or meeting notes
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Writing performance reviews / feedback frameworks
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Automating internal HR email responses
Risks, Ethics, and Compliance
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Bias in hiring algorithms
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Lack of transparency (“black-box decisions”)
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Data privacy (employee monitoring, sensitive data use)
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Legal exposure and regulatory changes
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Inflation of “Key Person Risk” – AI enables a person to handle more work
How SMB HR Teams Should Start
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How to speak to leadership about AI Adoption
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Crawl, Walk, Run Approach
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How to introduce AI to your employees in a non-threatening way
Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand adoption, this discussion will provide practical guidance on how to start thoughtfully and lead confidently.
About Our Speaker:
Russell Smith is vCIO for Advantage Industries, a leading IT Managed Security and Services Provider, in Columbia, MD. Although his degree is in Cultural Anthropology, he developed a passion for computing and how people connect through technology. At Advantage, he works with clients on long-term technology strategies.
LOCATION - Maryland Innovation Center - Platinum Meeting Room
thank you to Corporate Synergies for sponsoring this event!
Tickets
$20.00 Member (In-person)
$30.00 Non-Member (In-person)
