# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Hosted by The CIPD Branch in North Staffordshire and South CheshireAbout this EventDiscover how AI is reshaping HR and learn practical tools, prompts and strategies to use AI confidently, ethically and effectively.AI From Curiosity to ConfidenceArtificial Intelligence is no longer something for the future; it is already transforming recruitment, onboarding, learning, employee relations, performance management and workforce planning.But while organisations increasingly embrace AI, many HR professionals are still asking important questions:Where do I start?What are the risks?How can I use AI responsibly?What does this mean for employees and candidates?Will AI enhance HR or replace parts of it?Join award-winning HR and business leader Dr Andrew Stephenson for an engaging keynote exploring the realities of AI in today's workplace, followed by an interactive practical workshop designed to help you build the confidence and skills to start using AI effectively in your own organisation.Combining strategic insight with hands-on learning, this event will move beyond the hype and focus on what is really happening in organisations today.With Andrew's trademark blend of expertise, humour and real-world experience, attendees will gain a balanced view of both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for HR professionals.What to ExpectKeynote session part 1Humans, Machines and Workplace Expectations: The New HR LandscapeDrawing on the latest research, industry trends and real-life examples, Andrew will explore:How AI is transforming every stage of the employee lifecycleWhere organisations are achieving genuine value and efficiency gainsThe risks, ethical challenges and governance considerations HR must addressThe growing reality of candidates and employees using AI alongside employersHow organisations can create fair, transparent and effective people practices in an AI-enabled worldWhy AI should be viewed as a tool for enhancing human capability, not replacing human judgementThis thought-provoking session will challenge assumptions, spark discussion and provide practical insights into what HR leaders should be focusing on right now.Practical interactive workshop part 2Building Confidence with AI in HRThe workshop will provide a safe, supportive environment for HR professionals to experiment with AI tools and develop practical skills. Developed and supported by our own committee members.Delegates will learn:What AI is—and what it isn'tWhere AI can support HR activity most effectivelyHow to write better prompts that generate useful, high-quality resultsHow to critically evaluate AI-generated outputsThe legal, ethical and professional responsibilities associated with AI usePractical techniques that can be implemented immediately within their organisationAttendees will work through examples, discuss real-life scenarios and leave with ideas they can start using straight away.Learning outcomesBy attending this event, you will:Understand how AI is reshaping the HR professionGain clarity on the opportunities and risks associated with AILearn how leading organisations are applying AI todayExplore approaches to employee and candidate use of AIBuild confidence in using AI tools responsibly and effectivelyDevelop practical prompting skills that improve AI outputsStrengthen your ability to assess and challenge AI-generated contentIdentify immediate opportunities to apply AI within your own HR practiceLeave with practical tools, prompts and ideas ready to implementWho Should Attend?This event is ideal for:HR Professionals at all levelsPeople ManagersHR Business PartnersLearning and Development ProfessionalsEmployee Relations PractitionersOrganisational Development SpecialistsHR Leaders exploring AI adoptionAnyone interested in the future of work and people managementNo technical expertise or previous AI experience is required. There will be a follow on event from this on the 6th October at a local organisation where AI enabled tools are supporting the HR processes to enable managers to have better conversations.Plesae note:1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stoke-on-trent/beyond-the-buzz-making-ai-work-in-the-people-profession/100001995076240742 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, contests, art, fine-arts, photography, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Wedgwood Suite Hilton Garden Inn - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stoke On Trent - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wedgwood Suite Hilton Garden Inn - **lat**: 53.0212441 - **long**: -2.1798597 - **full address**: Wedgwood Suite Hilton Garden Inn, Potteries Way, Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d71423941c787ee23393efadecf3cfc63c51139c04be073367d81e9c41a811c8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3b1051-gmir.jpg?v=1784990952 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession being held? - **A:** Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wedgwood Suite Hilton Garden Inn, Potteries Way, Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession? - **A:** Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession is organized by CIPD Birmingham Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beyond the buzz: Making AI work in the people profession is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stoke On Trent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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There is an active programme of events through the year and you can find details of the upcoming events listed below. For further details just click on the event you are interested in and you can then book your place online.\r\n \r\nUnless otherwise stated branch events are free for CIPD members to attend, and there is a non-member fee of £15 which must be paid online when booking.\r\n \r\nBirmingham branch is part of the CIPD Midlands Area Partnership (MAP) which holds an Annual Midlands Event in October, and a Student Conference in March.  The 2020 Student Conference will be held on Saturday 7 March at  Nottingham Trent University.  Find out more at cipd.co.uk/map\r\n \r\nThe CIPD Birmingham branch committee look forward to seeing you at our events and if you would like any further information please contact the Regional  Excecutive Eleanor Lloyd Jones on e.lloydjones@cipd.co.uk or 0116 235 7992\r\nTo keep up to date with our branch events please sign up to our branch newsletter" } ] } ] ```