- Agentic AI is here — and it’s ready to transform HR faster than you think. Dive into the current state of things at Cultivate ’25.
- The boldest voices in talent and tech are joining us to share their AI roadmaps and discuss how HR can lead the future of work.
- Hear from real customers already revolutionizing talent with AI — and get the practical advice you need to jumpstart your journey.
Agentic AI is changing the HR game. Cultivate is where you’ll learn how to use it to your advantage.
At Cultivate, we’re not just talking about the future of HR. We’ll show you how to lead it. This is where bold ideas meet real innovation. You’ll see how agentic AI — AI that acts, adapts, and makes decisions in real time — is revolutionizing talent strategies. From hiring faster to building more agile teams, this technology is rewriting the rules.
We hope you’re planning to join us for two days of insights into getting clarity into HR tech, making lasting connections, and gaining confidence to take action — and move your organization further.
Here’s a quick sneak preview of what’s in store at this year’s Cultivate:
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1. Agentic AI is here — and it’s changing everything
Agentic AI is the game-changer: technology that can make decisions, take action, and adapt in real time. It’s already helping pacesetting organizations reimagine how they hire, develop, and retain talent — and now, you’ll get to see it up close.
At Cultivate, we’ll showcase how our agentic AI is speeding up hiring, automating recruiting workflows, and transforming how HR teams operate.
But this is just the beginning. We’ll also share our bold vision for what comes next — and how agentic AI will unlock unprecedented potential across your entire enterprise.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or already deep into your journey, this is your chance to learn more about agentic AI.
Added bonus: We’ll have demo stations of our agentic AI in action so you can see what it does for yourself.
2. Hear from the boldest voices in talent and tech
This year’s speaker lineup is packed with visionary leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of work. They’re building it.
You’ll hear from:
- Ashutosh Garg, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Eightfold AI, and Chano Fernandez, Co-CEO of Eightfold AI, as they lay out their roadmap for the agentic AI era.
- Josh Bersin, with the latest insights on his The Rise of the Superworker report and how AI is shaping talent intelligence.
- R “Ray” Wang, Principal Analyst and Founder of Constellation Research, with a must-see buyer’s guide to agentic AI that will help you evaluate your current state and map where you’re headed.
We’re also bringing in top HR leaders from Deloitte, PwC, AstraZeneca, and more — all ready to share what they’ve learned from leading real-world transformations.
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3. Meet the first-ever Eightfold Pathfinder Award winners
New for 2025: we are highlighting organizations blazing the way with talent intelligence and showcasing their visionary work with our first-ever Pathfinder Awards.
These awards celebrate the organizations and people driving transformational change in HR and redefining the talent experience through the use of talent intelligence, AI, and other innovations.
Awards include:
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- Pathfinder Award — Talent Acquisition: Recognizes organizations redefining hiring through innovation, technology, and strategies that go beyond traditional recruitment to drive success.
- Pathfinder Award — Talent Management: Honors organizations driving growth through strategic talent management, employee empowerment, and building an agile and aligned workforce.
- Pathfinder Award — Talent Intelligence: Recognizes organizations driving HR transformation through skills-based strategies and innovative use of talent intelligence.
- Pathfinder of the Year: Celebrates visionary leaders driving innovation, prioritizing people and skills, and inspiring the HR community through bold, transformative talent strategies.
We can’t wait to announce the winners and share their incredible stories with you.
4. Real customer stories + ops to meet others
At Cultivate, we’re putting the spotlight on the real heroes of AI transformation: HR professionals who’ve already done it.
You’ll hear firsthand how leading organizations are using AI — and adopting agentic AI — to solve real challenges, drive measurable impact, and reshape the way they attract, develop, and retain talent.
These aren’t hypothetical case studies. They’re lived experiences from customers who’ve taken bold steps, overcome roadblocks, and reimagined what’s possible from organizations like:
- Salesforce, who transformed their employee experiences for the better with AI-native talent intelligence.
- Bristol Myers Squibb, who launched their MyGrowth platform in 2024 to much excitement from employees and leaders alike.
- Arcadis, who successfully evolved their talent practices to address providing better career flexibility and stemming turnover.
And it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also have the chance to connect with peers at every stage of their talent intelligence journey. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or scaling what you’ve already built, these conversations offer practical guidance and honest insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how to move forward with confidence.
From securing executive buy-in, to integrating with legacy systems, to engaging your workforce, the people you meet at Cultivate will help you turn ideas into action.
Ready to register?
Cultivate ’25 in the U.S. is May 14-15 at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Nigel, Calif., and Cultivate Europe will take place June 10 at the Rosewood London.
Learn more about Cultivate ’25 in the U.S. and in Europe.
