Retrospective: Applications and Implications of Emerging Technologies

At CRF’s 14^th International Conference, Applications and Implications of Emerging Technologies, delegates gathered for three days in Malta, to discuss the implications of new technologies at a societal, organisational, HR function and individual level. With a particular focus on the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI), attendees discussed how to leverage emerging technologies responsibly to drive growth and make work more meaningful, as well as HR’s central role in leading the organisation through this change.

Our days were interactive, participative and fun. We discussed, debated, challenged, reflected, and networked. We encountered new ideas, developed new insights, and drew new conclusions. 

We hope this Retrospective, with its session summaries, speaker insights, key takeaways, and further resources, serves as a reminder of the time we spent together, and as a prompt to apply your learning to address your own organisational challenges. 

For those who were unable to join us, we hope this Retrospective will encourage you to sign up for our next conference, Rethink Work: Evolve or Endure 6-8 October 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal!

Gillian Pillans, Research Director, CRF