Reflections from IAMPHENOM 2025

 Five hot takes from IAMPHENOM2025

It’s been just over a week since we walked out of the Philadelphia Convention Center, wrapping up another incredible IAMPHENOM conference. After finally catching up on sleep and processing the whirlwind of insights, conversations, and announcements, I’m left feeling energized and grateful for the experience.

Here are my top five takeaways from this year’s event:

Agentic AI is the Next Frontier
It’s clear that we’re entering a new era in AI. Phenom’s unveiling of 25 role-specific agents—alongside their new Agent Studio—was a standout moment. This capability empowers companies to customize AI-driven operations tailored to their unique industry needs. The pace of innovation here is accelerating, and Agentic AI is quickly becoming the battleground for differentiation among solution providers.

Organizational Readiness Will Be the Gatekeeper of AI
While Agentic AI is advancing at breakneck speed, the biggest barrier to adoption isn’t the technology—it’s internal readiness. For organizations to fully leverage AI agents, they’ll need to navigate compliance processes, update governance frameworks, and align stakeholders across functions. AI agents are inevitable, but the pace at which you can adopt and benefit from them will depend entirely on how soon—and how seriously—you prepare your organization for this transformation.

External Hiring and Talent Management Are Finally Coming Together
The integration between external hiring and internal talent management is no longer just a vision—it’s happening. The ability to unify these traditionally siloed processes will unlock significant value for organizations focused on talent agility and workforce planning

Phenom’s Relentless Commitment to Innovation
Every year, Phenom continues to impress with the sheer volume and quality of their product innovations. What most companies deliver in a decade, Phenom releases in a year—with new features and enhancements rolling out monthly. The depth and breadth of their platform are a testament to their long-term vision and unwavering focus on delivering value.

High-Quality Networking
We had the opportunity to host a reception with many of our clients the night before the conference officially kicked off, and the conversations were electric. Leaders from some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies came together to share best practices, challenge the status quo, and connect in meaningful ways. That initial energy set the tone for the days ahead, and those conversations only grew deeper and more impactful throughout the next three days of the conference. The spirit of collaboration was truly inspiring.

I would like to personally thank Phenom for putting on such a great event, creating an environment where clients and partners can connect and collaborate with the amazing people who are building the product.  In the spirit of high quality networking and collaboration - we are pleased to announce our Phenom Do Community.  A place to share and access practical best practices ideas, tools and templates.  Hit the Community link in the header navigation to sign up.