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SUMMARY:AI\, Recruiting\, and What We Still Do by Hand
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AI\, Recruiting\, and What We Still Do by Hand\nCTA Association is pleased to invite its community to a thought-provoking networking evening in Zürich\, organized in collaboration with The Talents Lab Group. \nArtificial 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. \nAI 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. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026Time: 18:00Venue: Headsquarter – The Artistic Stockerstrasse 33\, 8002 ZürichFormat: In-person conversation and networking eveningIn collaboration with: The Talents Lab Group \nAbout the Conversation\nDuring this event\, Désirée Suter and Laurent Lefevre will examine how artificial intelligence is changing the way recruiters identify\, assess\, and engage talent. \nThey 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. \nThe conversation will explore how recruiters can use technology effectively without losing the human understanding that remains fundamental to successful hiring. \nSpeakers\nDésirée Suter\nChief Sales Officer\, The Talents Lab Group \nDésirée will share her perspective on the changing recruitment landscape and how organizations can combine new technology with meaningful candidate relationships. \nLaurent Lefevre\nFounder and CEO\, The Talents Lab Group \nLaurent will explore how AI is influencing recruitment strategies\, candidate assessment\, and the evolving role of recruiters in an increasingly technology-driven market. \nKey Discussion Topics\n\nHow AI can support recruiters throughout the hiring process\nWhich recruitment activities can be enhanced through automation\nWhy human connection\, trust\, and judgement remain indispensable\nThe changing expectations of junior and senior professionals\nHow recruiters can balance efficiency with genuine candidate understanding\nWhat recruitment professionals should continue to do by hand\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis conversation will be particularly relevant to: \n\nCTA members and alumni\nRecruiters and talent-acquisition professionals\nHR leaders and hiring managers\nBusiness owners and senior executives\nProfessionals interested in the practical use of AI\nAnyone considering how technology is changing the future of work\n\nJoin us for a practical and engaging conversation\, followed by an opportunity to exchange perspectives and connect with fellow professionals in Zürich. \nRegistration\nRegister to attend this CTA networking event in Zürich. \n			\n				REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/ai-recruiting-and-what-we-still-do-by-hand/
LOCATION:Headsquarter—The Elegant Beethovenstrasse 48\, 8002 Zürich\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:CTA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CTA Annual Conference 2026\nExploring the Future of Market Intelligence in Commodity Trading\nCTA Association is pleased to announce its Annual Conference 2026\, taking place on Wednesday\, 28 October 2026\, at the Mandarin Oriental\, Geneva. \nThis year’s conference will bring together senior leaders from commodity trading\, market data\, analytics\, and technology to examine how innovation is transforming market intelligence and commercial decision-making. \nAbout the Conference\nTechnology is rapidly changing every stage of commodity trading\, from gathering and interpreting market information to identifying opportunities\, evaluating risk\, and executing commercial strategies. \nArtificial intelligence\, real-time data\, predictive analytics\, and increasingly sophisticated digital platforms are providing market participants with new capabilities. However\, technology alone does not guarantee better decisions. Success also depends on data quality\, transparency\, market experience\, and human judgment. \nUnder the theme “The Future of Market Intelligence\,” the CTA Annual Conference 2026 will explore how trading companies and technology providers can turn information into trusted\, timely\, and actionable commercial intelligence. \nKey Discussion Themes\nThe conference will explore: \n\nThe future of technology in commodity trading\nHow artificial intelligence is changing market analysis\nThe growing role of real-time data and predictive analytics\nTurning complex datasets into actionable commercial insights\nCombining technology with human expertise and market experience\nData quality\, transparency\, and trust\nThe evolution of market-intelligence platforms\nUsing technology to navigate volatility and changing global trade flows\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\nStuart Wood\, Global Head of Commodities\, LSEG\nFelipe Elink Schuurman\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Sparta Commodities\nFabio Kuhn\, Founder and CEO\, Vortexa\nC. Donald Brasher Jr.\, Chairman\, Trade Data Monitor\nScott Sherwood\, Chief Technology Officer\, Kpler\n\nModerators\n\nTaghi Taghi-Zada\, Chief Trading Officer\, SOCAR Trading\nPierre-Edouard Dolhen\, COO\, Fourth Fund Management\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 28 October 2026Venue: Mandarin Oriental\, GenevaAddress: Quai Turrettini 1\, 1201 Geneva\, SwitzerlandTime: Registration opens at 18:00; presentations begin at 19:00.Tickets: Alumni & CTA Members: CHF 50 | Standard: CHF 75 \nWho Should Attend?\nThe conference is designed for CTA members\, alumni\, and professionals working across: \n\nCommodity and energy trading\nMarket data and analytics\nTrading technology and artificial intelligence\nRisk management and research\nShipping and logistics\nTrade finance and financial services\n\nSponsors\nCTA Association gratefully acknowledges the support of this year’s sponsors: \nBRS Shipbrokers\, SOCAR Trading\, Trade Data Monitor LLC\, AlliA Switzerland\, and WISTA SWITZERLAND. \nTheir support helps make this important industry event possible. \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nYou can also explore CTA Association’s other upcoming events.
URL:https://cta-association.com/event/cta-annual-conference-2026-market-intelligence/
LOCATION:Mandarin Oriental\, Geneva\, Quai Turrettini 1\, Geneva\, 1201\, Switzerland
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