As organizations are pressured to make the most of AI-driven technology, CHROs are in need of advice and clarity. Many turn to HR Tech opening keynoter Charlene Li, an expert in digital transformation and disruptive growth strategies, with a career spanning over three decades.

Her most recent work focuses on AI's growing impact on HR practices, employee experiences, workplace productivity and organizational culture. Li emphasizes the need for HR leaders to adopt a disruptive mindset in response to the current business environment.

Li believes that generative AI has the potential to revolutionize HR functions, businesses and—most importantly—leadership. This movement involves AI as the digital component, but she says, "the transformation is the people part."