ATLANTA - AI as a Leadership Imperative

We’re thrilled to welcome Jason Averbook, global thought leader and Senior Partner at Mercer, as the keynote speaker for this month’s Worldwide Employee Benefits (WEB) Atlanta chapter meeting.

In this candid and energizing session, Jason will speak directly to HR and Benefits leaders about embracing AI not as a tech initiative, but as a leadership opportunity. Drawing from his bold insights and recent research, Jason will challenge our community to move from hesitation to action, and from observation to ownership.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why HR must lead the AI transformation, not just support it
2. What it means to become an AI Value Partner (AVP) in your organization
3. The cost of waiting, and why experienced leaders are needed now more than ever
4. Clear, practical steps to get started with AI, grounded in human-first decision-making

Jason’s message is clear: “AI belongs at the revenue table, not the help-desk ticket queue.”

Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or already piloting tools, this is a must-attend session for leaders who want to stay relevant and strategic in a changing world of work.

About Jason Averbook, Global HR Digital Transformation & AI Leader, Mercer 

Jason is a globally recognized thought leader, advisor, and keynote speaker focused on the intersection of AI, human potential, and the future of work. He is the Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer, where he helps the world’s largest organizations reimagine how work gets done, not by implementing technology, but by transforming mindsets, skillsets, and cultures to be truly digital.

Over the last two decades, Jason has advised hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, co-founded and led Leapgen, authored two books on the evolution of HR and workforce technology, and built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking voices in the industry. His work challenges leaders to stop seeing digital transformation as an IT project and start embracing it as a human strategy.

Through his Substack, Now to Next, Jason shares honest, provocative, and practical insights on what’s changing in the workplace, from generative AI to skills-based orgs to emotional fluency in leadership. His mission is simple: to help people and organizations move from noise to clarity, from fear to possibility, and from now… to next.

When: Thursday, August 21;  doors open at 11:30 am for registration, networking and lunch; program is from Noon - 1:00 pm.

Where: Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA