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# How to Ride the AI Wave With Minimal Cost and Commitment


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 11, 2025
- **Time:** 11:00–11:30 (30 min)
- **Room:** Airstream 2
- **Event:** World Congress 2025

## Description

AI is rapidly transforming how HR operates — but let’s face it, most of us are short on time, budget, and technical know-how. If you’re worried about missing the AI boat, this session is for you.

Luc de Ridder will show you smart, practical ways to get your HR teams ready for the wave of AI-driven change — without the need for big budgets, complex tools, or long implementation timelines. Whether you're waiting for your favorite vendors to catch up or just looking for low-effort, high-impact ideas to try now, you'll leave with actionable steps you can take immediately.

## Speaker

### [Luc de Ridder](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@luc-de-ridder)

HR Project Manager at Specialized People


## Related talks at this congress

- [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/613-hr-tech-and-ai) — Jessie Schofer
- [How to Assess and Hire Talent: The Skills-Based Hiring Playbook for the AI Age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/594-how-to-assess-and) — Guy Barel
- [AI or KO: Is HR ever going to use intelligent technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/913-ai-or-ko-is-hr-ever) — Data Dan
- [My AI Hallucinates. The AI Mirage VS. Your Real Talent Acquisition Challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/748-my-ai-hallucinates) — Andreea Lungulescu