Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how companies attract, engage, and retain talent. For HR professionals, it represents both a powerful opportunity and a serious responsibility. In this keynote, Zach Giglio, CEO of GCM, will break down the latest advancements in foundational AI models and show how they are reshaping the HR function. Attendees will see how construction and infrastructure firms are using AI to streamline recruiting, enhance retention, and make more informed workforce decisions.

Zach will also address the risks that come with AI adoption, including bias prevention, data privacy, and ethical implementation. Throughout the session, he will highlight how these practices can complement and strengthen tools like Arcoro to create a more strategic, data-driven HR ecosystem.

Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency that shows organizations how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to become more efficient and profitable. He is certified by the Wharton School of Business in AI strategy for business and is a curriculum committee member on AI at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. Renowned for his insights into the fascinating convergence of AI and business, Zach is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, a TEDx speaker and was recently honored as one of Charleston’s Forty under 40. Additionally, he conducts intensive AI trainings and implementations, tailored to equip organizations with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively harness AI, fueling their operations, sales, marketing and administration abilities and driving revenue growth.

Zach's consulting acumen spans a diverse array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. His professional journey has taken him from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg and back to the USA, where he co-founded GCM. Beyond his professional commitments, Zach contributes actively to his local community, being a member of multiple nonprofit organizations. He indulges his personal passions in travel, wine, and conversation, underpinned by a lifelong love for storytelling, history, and culture. Zach resides in the Charleston, S.C. area with his wife and three children.