PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 25, 2026--
Phenom, the leader in applied AI that helps organizations hire faster, develop better and retain talent longer, today announced an expanded AI & Automation Learning Lab will return to IAMPHENOM 2026, now featuring the new Agent Center dedicated to agentic AI at work. The lab will showcase more than 75 HR use cases across job roles and industries on the exhibit floor of IAMPHENOM, taking place March 10–12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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Building on the hands-on learning experience first introduced at last year’s conference, the 2026 edition of the lab reflects how quickly AI and automation are reshaping talent operations and how far most organizations still have to go. According to Phenom’s inaugural State of AI & Automation for HR: 2026 Benchmarks Report, 83% of organizations demonstrate low AI and automation maturity in human resources, and 30% of HR professionals report limited knowledge of how to apply AI in talent acquisition and management.
The AI & Automation Learning Lab delivers immersive, station-by-station experiences across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail and hospitality. The new Agent Center spotlights agentic AI capabilities, showing how AI agents work alongside talent acquisition and management teams to automate multi-step workflows, surface intelligence and act on behalf of recruiters, HR business partners and hiring managers, without sacrificing the human judgment that matters most. IAMPHENOM attendees will explore AI and automation technologies and their impact throughout the talent lifecycle:
NEW: Agent Center Dedicated to Agentic AI at Work
The Agent Center demonstrates how talent teams can best work with agents to orchestrate hiring workflows, automate busywork and deliver hyper-personalized experiences; all governed by industry-specific ontologies and compliance guardrails. Featured agents will include:
The AI and Automation Lab for Human Resources
The AI & Automation Lab will also feature eight self-service stations, including a new mobile station, highlighting use cases across hiring, development and retention:
New: Levels of AI & Automation Maturity Center
A dedicated AI & Automation Maturity Center will help HR and TA leaders understand exactly where they are today, and where they need to be next. Built on Phenom’s proprietary AI & Automation Maturity Model, the center measures adoption across two dimensions: Intelligence, ranging from No Intelligence (Level 0) to Fully Integrated (Level 5); and Automation, ranging from No Automation (Level 0) to Fully Integrated Automation (Level 5). Attendees can get expert guidance on their current level of AI and automation maturity across talent acquisition and talent management, identify gaps, and prioritize next steps toward a future‑ready operating model.
“The data makes clear that most organizations are still in the early stages of putting AI to work in HR, and there’s enormous upside for those who become educated and move deliberately,” said Jonathan Dale, Vice President and General Manager, Global Marketing at Phenom. “The expanded Learning Lab and new Agent Center put real solutions in their hands so they can see exactly what’s possible.”
To register and explore the full agenda, speakers and conference details, including the expanded AI & Automation Learning Lab and Agent Center, visit IAMPHENOM.com. Register before February 28 and save 25% with Go Birds! Pricing.
About Phenom
Phenom is an applied AI company with the only AI infrastructure built specifically for HR. Powered by Engines that harmonize data, Ontologies that guide every decision, X AI that hyper-personalizes experiences, Agents that work alongside teams, Phenom’s platform uses industry and business context to automate workflows, eliminate busywork, and enhance every experience while remaining compliant. Driven by a purpose to help a billion people find the right work, no other company is as dedicated to helping organizations hire faster, develop better and retain longer.
Phenom has earned accolades including: Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies (6 consecutive years), Deloitte Technology's Fast 500 (5 years), 11 Brandon Hall ‘Excellence in Technology’ awards including Gold for ‘Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact,’ Business Intelligence Group’s Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards (3 consecutive years), The Cloud Awards 2025/2024, The A.I. Awards 2024, and a regional Timmy Award for launching and optimizing HelpOneBillion.com (2020).
Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Phenom also has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit www.phenom.com. Connect with Phenom on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Phenom announced an expanded AI & Automation Learning Lab will return to IAMPHENOM 2026, now featuring the new Agent Center dedicated to agentic AI at work. The lab will showcase more than 75 HR use cases across job roles and industries on the exhibit floor of IAMPHENOM, taking place March 10–12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
