Daniel Laya has a rich history of leading HR and Talent Development departments in various multinational companies across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. He has played a pivotal role in HR Tech startups, founding HRbots and launching the first commercial Spanish HR chatbot in 2017, and co-leading Bowsy to win Ireland’s best tech startup award in 2020 as a student job marketplace. As the Behavioral Sciences Lab Director at IE University and as independent consultant, he has contributed to over 50 transformation-related consulting projects globally. Daniel’s innovative approach to personal growth is encapsulated in his book, “Inspirable, The Greatest Skill of All”. He currently lives in Madrid with his wife and daughter, playing tennis and reading sci-fi books whenever his schedule permits.

Session title: Test, Learn, Lead: Designing Your AI Starting Point

Where should you begin with AI in your organization? The options are vast, the pressure is real, and after a full day of insights, clarity can feel harder than ever. This session cuts through the noise.

In this highly interactive workshop, you will define a concrete, realistic first step for introducing or evolving AI in your context. You will shift into testing mode, identify a problem worth solving, map the allies you need, and design the experience you want stakeholders to have.

By the end, you will leave with a one-page action brief outlining your first move, your rationale, and peer feedback to strengthen it. You will also connect with others at a similar stage of the journey. Expect practical focus, candid discussion, and a fast-paced icebreaker that may challenge your Gen Z-language fluency.