Chris McKay

Chris McKay is the founder and CEO of Maginative, the AI literacy platform helping business leaders unlock AI-powered transformation with speed and clarity. A Davos speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Chris’s thought leadership on strategic AI adoption has been recognized internationally and sought after by leading academic institutions like Harvard and MIT, as well as Fortune 500 companies like KIA and Glassdoor. Known for his clear, hype-free approach, Chris brings a practical lens to what’s possible—and what’s next—for CHROs ready to lead in the era of Human & AI Resources.

Dr. Jess Conser

Dr. Jess Conser is the Chief Impact Officer at Maginative, where she helps leaders turn AI disruption into practical, people-first strategies. A Ph.D. in Organizational Performance and Change, she’s led global transformation efforts across learning, talent, and culture—most notably as Global SVP at Adecco LHH and earlier at American Express, where she drove HR M&A and enterprise learning for 15,000+ employees. Jess is known for her ability to blend strategic clarity with a human lens, drawing on deep expertise in executive coaching, neuroleadership, and organizational design to help CHROs lead with confidence in the era of Human & Artificial Intelligence.

Lunch Keynote: Tim Young

SVP, HR Operations & Delivery, Pearson
AI in HR: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

What happens when AI in HR actually gets implemented?

Tim Young knows—because he’s doing it. As SVP at Pearson, he’s leading AI strategy across 18,000 employees and 160 million learners.

At The Big CHRO Event, Tim will break down three real case studies:

• The Good: What’s working—and how it’s saving time and elevating experience
• The Bad: A project that failed—and why
• The Ugly: Hidden costs, missed signals, and hard-won lessons you don’t want to repeat

This is the behind-the-scenes download every CHRO needs before pitching their own AI plan.

This session could save you 12 months of spinning your wheels.