Hiring Sciences Summit 2026: Responsible AI in Recruitment

Hiring Sciences Summit 2026 in New Delhi will explore responsible AI, recruitment fairness, hiring science, the CCI framework and Cerebrus.

As artificial intelligence increasingly influences recruitment and workforce decisions, the Hiring Sciences Summit 2026 is set to bring together senior human resources executives, business leaders, technology experts, researchers and legal professionals to examine the future of responsible AI-powered hiring.

Scheduled for November 18, 2026, at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, the summit is an initiative of the Institute of Hiring Sciences (IHS) in association with ETHRWorld, the human resources platform of The Economic Times.

The event will focus on how organisations can adopt artificial intelligence in recruitment while addressing concerns surrounding fairness, transparency, accountability, regulatory compliance and candidate trust.

Responsible AI Takes Centre Stage

AI-powered recruitment tools are increasingly being used to screen applications, assess candidates, identify skills and support hiring decisions. However, their growing adoption has also raised questions about algorithmic bias, transparency, reliability and the extent to which human decision-makers should oversee automated assessments.

The summit aims to bring these issues into focus through expert discussions, keynote presentations and industry perspectives.

One of the central themes will be the need to move towards evidence-based hiring practices, where recruitment decisions are supported by reliable assessments rather than depending exclusively on traditional CV screening and subjective evaluations.

CCI Framework and Cerebrus Launch

A major highlight of the summit will be the introduction of the CCI framework, which the organisers describe as an approach designed to strengthen responsibility and rigour in AI-enabled hiring.

The event will also feature the official launch of Cerebrus, presented by the organisers as the first platform built around the CCI framework.

The framework and platform are expected to be discussed in the context of responsible AI adoption, competency-based candidate profiling and more structured recruitment processes.

Their practical effectiveness and ability to address concerns around fairness, reliability and accountability will be important areas for industry professionals to evaluate.

Experts to Discuss AI, Hiring and Legal Accountability

The programme will feature speakers and professionals from academia, legal practice, research and technology.

Among the announced speakers are:

• Prof. Ashutosh Gupta, Professor at IIT Bombay, presenting a keynote on the importance of evidence in high-stakes AI applications.

• Ms. Sumedha Dua, Lawyer and Founder of ÆQUITAS Legal Solutions, addressing legal accountability in AI-driven hiring.

• Naquee Rizwan, Researcher at Walmart Global Tech India, discussing challenges associated with AI interviewers.

• Mr. Vikram Karnam, a cybersecurity, technology risk and information assurance leader, examining why security certification does not automatically establish fairness.

A panel discussion will also examine what the future of AI-powered recruitment should look like and how organisations can balance technological innovation with human oversight.

Key Topics on the Summit Agenda

The discussions are expected to cover several important areas:

1. Evidence-based recruitment and the science of hiring.

2. Responsible AI adoption in recruitment.

3. Algorithmic bias, fairness and transparency.

4. Legal accountability and regulatory considerations.

5. Competency-based candidate profiling.

6. AI assessment reliability and human oversight.

7. The future of talent intelligence and recruitment technology.

The programme also includes networking opportunities for HR professionals, business leaders, researchers and technology specialists.

Why Responsible AI in Recruitment Matters

As businesses increasingly explore AI-driven recruitment, organisations face the challenge of ensuring that technology improves hiring efficiency without compromising fairness or accountability.

Automated systems can help process large volumes of applications and support candidate assessments. However, organisations must also consider how these systems are developed, tested, monitored and used in actual hiring decisions.

Questions about candidate consent, data protection, explainability and human review remain important considerations for companies adopting recruitment technologies.

The summit provides an industry platform to examine these challenges and discuss approaches to building greater confidence in AI-enabled hiring.

Event Details

Event: The Hiring Sciences Summit 2026
Date: November 18, 2026
Venue: ITC Maurya, New Delhi, India
Organisers: Institute of Hiring Sciences (IHS) and ETHRWorld
Focus: Responsible AI, hiring science, recruitment technology and workforce assessment
Official event page: https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/hiring-sciences-summit

Registration and enquiries: Interested participants can visit the official event website for registration information and participation details.

Looking Ahead

The Hiring Sciences Summit 2026 comes at a time when artificial intelligence is changing how organisations identify, assess and recruit talent.

By bringing together HR leaders, legal professionals, researchers and technology specialists, the event aims to encourage a broader discussion about building recruitment systems that combine technological capabilities with fairness, transparency and accountability.

The discussions surrounding the CCI framework and the launch of Cerebrus will be among the key developments to watch as organisations continue exploring the next generation of AI-powered hiring.

By News National Editorial Team

Source: ETHRWorld and Institute of Hiring Sciences (IHS) official event information.