There’s no shortage of AI hype in recruiting—but very little data showing how teams are actually using it across the hiring lifecycle.
Join ICIMS and leading analyst firm, Aptitude Research, for a conversation exploring insights from a first of its kind AI adoption report, The Definitive Guide to AI Adoption in Talent Acquisition. This research cuts through the noise to show how AI is really being used across the hiring lifecycle today, where adoption is falling short and what it takes to move from isolated use cases to coordinated impact.
Instead of asking if teams use AI, the report examines where, how and why AI is influencing hiring—from sourcing and screening to communication and decision support.
Key topics and takeaways include:
- Where AI is driving real value across the hiring funnel
- Why many teams struggle to scale AI beyond pilots
- What leaders need to consider around transparency and governance
Meet the Presenters
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Trent Cotton, Head of Talent Insights, ICIMS
Trent Cotton is the Head of Talent Insights at ICIMS, a leading enterprise talent acquisition platform, where he empowers global organizations with data-driven strategies to hire smarter and faster. With over 20 years of experience as an HR and Talent executive, Trent is known for translating complex workforce trends into clear, actionable insights that drive business results. He is the author of High Performance Recruiting and Sprint Recruiting, providing practical frameworks for transforming recruiting into a high-impact function. Passionate about bridging data with human decision-making, Trent continues to challenge traditional recruiting models and champion innovative approaches that meet the demands of today’s talent economy.
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Madeline Laurano, Founder, Aptitude Research
Madeline Laurano is the Founder and Chief Analyst of Aptitude Research. For over 18 years, Madeline’s primary focus has been on the HCM market, specializing in talent acquisition and employee experience. Her work helps companies both validate and re-evaluate their strategies and understand the role technology can play in driving business outcomes. She is the co-author of Best Practices in Leading a Global Workforce and is often quoted in leading business publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Yahoo News, The New York Times and The Financial Times. She is also a frequent presenter at industry conferences including the HR Technology Conference and Exposition, SHRM, IHRIM, HCI’s Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference, Unleash and more.
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Tim Sackett, President HRU Technical Resources & Adjunct Analyst, Aptitude Research
Tim Sackett, SCP, is the CEO of HRUTech.com, a leading technical recruiting firm. Tim has over 20+ years of combined executive HR and talent acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR and TA technology and talent strategy. He serves as a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy and is an angel investor, advisor and board member for multiple HR technology companies. Tim is the author of the best selling book, The Talent Fix, Vol. 2. He also writes daily on his blog, the Tim Sackett Project. In 2025, he was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive.
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