AI, Recruiting, and What We Still Do by Hand

CTA Association is pleased to invite its community to a thought-provoking networking evening in Zürich, organized in collaboration with The Talents Lab Group.

Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment—from candidate sourcing and skills matching to screening and market analysis. However, even as technology becomes more capable, the recruiter’s role remains essential.

AI can support the recruitment process, but it cannot replace human judgment, trust, meaningful conversations, and the importance of genuinely knowing the person behind a candidate profile.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 18:00
Venue: Headsquarter – The Artistic Stockerstrasse 33, 8002 Zürich
Format: In-person conversation and networking evening
In collaboration with: The Talents Lab Group

About the Conversation

During this event, Désirée Suter and Laurent Lefevre will examine how artificial intelligence is changing the way recruiters identify, assess, and engage talent.

They will discuss the AI-driven shift taking place across today’s employment market, including the evolving relationship between tech-savvy junior talent and seasoned senior professionals.

The conversation will explore how recruiters can use technology effectively without losing the human understanding that remains fundamental to successful hiring.

Speakers

Désirée Suter

Chief Sales Officer, The Talents Lab Group

Désirée will share her perspective on the changing recruitment landscape and how organizations can combine new technology with meaningful candidate relationships.

Laurent Lefevre

Founder and CEO, The Talents Lab Group

Laurent will explore how AI is influencing recruitment strategies, candidate assessment, and the evolving role of recruiters in an increasingly technology-driven market.

Key Discussion Topics

• How AI can support recruiters throughout the hiring process
• Which recruitment activities can be enhanced through automation
• Why human connection, trust, and judgement remain indispensable
• The changing expectations of junior and senior professionals
• How recruiters can balance efficiency with genuine candidate understanding
• What recruitment professionals should continue to do by hand

Who Should Attend?

This conversation will be particularly relevant to:

• CTA members and alumni
• Recruiters and talent-acquisition professionals
• HR leaders and hiring managers
• Business owners and senior executives
• Professionals interested in the practical use of AI
• Anyone considering how technology is changing the future of work

Join us for a practical and engaging conversation, followed by an opportunity to exchange perspectives and connect with fellow professionals in Zürich.

Registration

Register to attend this CTA networking event in Zürich.