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ORLANDO, Fla. — HR professionals can’t escape talk of artificial intelligence in 2026, so it may seem fitting that SHRM26 attendees could scarcely listen to a single session at the conference without hearing AI discussed.
Speakers offered varied perspectives on the latest technological trend, ranging from the philosophical to the practical. Here, HR Dive recaps some of the insights provided by executives, stakeholders and thought leaders.
1. Simon Sinek: If you forget about people, you’re doing AI adoption wrong
The Wednesday crowd at the Orange County Convention Center frequently applauded points made by author Simon Sinek. Sitting down for a 1-on-1 with BambooHR CEO Brad Rencher, Sinek had a pointed message for HR professionals struggling to balance the hype and promise of AI with the anxiety it has caused.
