Smarter Hiring Started at CIPD!
Scotty AI &
Hudson Talent Fusion
June 11-12
AI LAB, ExCeL London
The Event
Unlock the Future of Work!
Scotty AI and Hudson Talent Fusion joined forces at the CIPD Festival of Work on June 11–12 at ExCeL London to showcase the latest innovations in HR and talent acquisition. We spent two days tackling the Elephant in the Room, exploring the real challenges holding hiring back, and sharing bold, tech-powered solutions to move the industry forward.
From live demos to expert panels, we highlighted how AI and human expertise can work together to redefine recruitment and talent management.
Ai Agent
Meet Sally, our Sales AI Agent
If you stopped by our booth or caught one of the panels at the CIPD Festival of Work, chances are you heard about Sally. Our Sales AI Agent is live 24/7, ready to walk you through what Scotty AI does, answer your hiring questions, and show you what it’s like to have an AI teammate by your side.
👉 Learn more about Scotty.
👉 Share your hiring needs.
👉 Roleplay real scenarios like vetting, onboarding, or workforce management.
Scotty AI & HUDSON TALENT FUSION @ The AI Lab
Demystifying AI in Hiring
The AI Lab was the one-stop shop to discover how to demystify AI across the people profession. We were there all day, building, testing, and talking about real AI in hiring, helping you harness AI to boost innovation and productivity.
EXPERIENCE AN AI AGENT WORKING FOR YOU
Attendees experienced live demos of Scotty AI - no tech background needed! We showed how recruiters design powerful digital workers for sourcing, screening, and scheduling in minutes.
Real-life Facts & Figures from Agentic AI Deployments
We revealed what really happens when AI agents go live in the real world. From large-scale deployments, we shared key results:
90% Candidate Satisfaction
75% Cost Savings
The Elephant in the Room: AI IS HERE!
Two standout panels tackled the hard questions shaping the future of work. Across both days, industry leaders explored what happens when digital agents operate 24/7, how human roles should evolve, and what to automate vs. protect as innately human. With bold, honest takes from Neil Ewington, Morgan Lobb, Mark Seemann, Tony Payne, Akbar Karenga, Tracey Parsons, Nick Shaw, Jim Berrisford and Richard Bradley, the conversation didn’t hold back.
Hudson Talent Fusion: Reinventing RPO for the Agentic Era
Recruitment Process Outsourcing is evolving. In a major reveal, Hudson launched Talent Fusion, a game-changing RPO model where recruiters and AI agents collaborate in real time for faster, smarter hiring. Powered by Scotty AI.
Digital AI-Maturity Wall
One of the most talked-about features at our stand, the Interactive AI-Maturity Wall invited attendees to place a sticker and self-assess their organization’s AI readiness - no forms, no fluff, just honest, visual data.
From curious newcomers to fully AI-integrated teams, the wall quickly became a crowd-sourced snapshot of where the industry stands today, and where it’s headed next.
Before
After
Introducing Hudson Talent Fusion
Intelligent Hiring Starts Here.
Hudson Talent Fusion is a next-generation hiring ecosystem that combines the intelligence of Agentic AI from Scotty AI with the power of automation, and world-class delivery into one seamless solution. It is designed for forward-thinking talent teams ready to move faster, hire smarter, and reduce friction across every stage of the hiring process. This innovative approach translates directly into measurable business impact and a clear return on your talent investment.
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Hiring velocity that
outpaces the market
Reduce time-to-fill by up to 60% with AI powered automation.
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LOWER Cost with higher performance
Cut your recruitment spend without compromising candidate or hiring manager experience.
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24/7 Candidate Engagement, powered by AI
Screen, assess, and engage candidates at any hour – without recruiter drain.
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Built-in equity, compliance and insight
Promote diversity, mitigate bias, and stay audit-ready at every touchpoint.
Talent Fusion isn’t just another platform – it’s how Hudson RPO delivers measurable outcomes across quality, cost, experience, and time. By removing delays and manual effort across the hiring lifecycle, it frees your team to focus on strategic workforce priorities and drives immediate, quantifiable ROI. Empower your business with the agility and talent needed to achieve ambitious long-term goals, such as scalability, innovation, and sustained growth, and make intelligent hiring your competitive advantage.
Your Event Sidekick
Meet Frankie, your Festival Companion!
Frankie was our unofficial yet wildly helpful AI companion for the CIPD Festival of Work, built by Scotty AI to make navigating the event effortless. Now that the festival's over, Frankie’s still around to help you catch up:
👉 Explore What Happened
👉 Revisit the Agenda
👉 Answer questions: Miss something? Frankie’s got the facts
👉 Always available: 24/7 on chat - no badge required.
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Elephant in The Room: AI IS HERE!
Two standout panels tackled the hard questions shaping the future of work. Across both days, industry leaders explored what happens when digital agents operate 24/7, how human roles should evolve, and what to automate vs. protect as innately human.
📢 Coming soon
SPEAKERS
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Special Guest: Hung Lee!
On Day 2 of the festival, Hung Lee joined us in the AI LAB for a series of exclusive, on-camera conversations about how AI is transforming the HR and Talent Acquisition landscape.
Industry leaders shared candid perspectives on “AI in TA: How people think it will impact the profession.” The result? High-value insights and content that continue to shape the post-event conversation.
Special Guest HUNG LEE
INTERVIEWS
📢 Coming soon
👋 It was great to meet you at CIPD
Thanks to everyone who stopped by, asked bold questions, and helped us tackle the elephant in the room. The conversations didn’t end at ExCeL - and neither did the innovation.