14:00 – 14:10 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

Moderator: Representative of Heidelberg Faculty of Skopje

• Opening remarks and event objectives
• Introduction of speakers and structure of the panel discussions

14:10 – 15:00 | Part I: AI Impact and Operational Efficiency in HR

Discussion points:

• How artificial intelligence can be leveraged for human resources tasks: recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, predictive analytics
• Time efficiency and cost effectiveness of AI in HR operations: cost reduction, automation benefits, time-to-hire improvements
• Pros of AI integration: improved decision-making, employee engagement, upskilling, burnout reduction

15:00 – 15:20 | Networking Break (20 minutes)

• Informal connections among participants and panelists

15:20 – 16:10 | Ethical, Legal, and Privacy Challenges of AI in HR

Discussion points:

• Cons of AI integration: over-reliance risks, biases, challenges with remote and freelance workforce
• Data privacy and security concerns in AI-driven HR: legal frameworks, employee trust, data governance
• Ethics and legal ramifications: fairness, transparency, human oversight, discrimination avoidance, AI monitoring disclosure
• Key takeaways and closing remarks

16:10 – 16:30 | Interactive Q&A Session (20 minutes)

• Audience-led questions curated by the moderator
• Open discussion with participants to address practical questions and observations

16:30 – 16:50 | Key Takeaways and Strategic Reflections

• Panelists share concise field insights and future outlook summaries
• Action-oriented conclusions

16:50 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks

• Moderator wrap-up and acknowledgment of participants
• Invitation for post-event networking