Visier, the global leader in Workforce AI solutions, hosted its most successful Outsmart conference to date, bringing together over 400 customers, partners, and industry leaders in Austin, Texas. The event focused on AI-powered workforce transformation, productivity innovation, and strategic HR leadership in an era of global disruption.
The two-day event was filled with insightful sessions, customer success stories, product innovations, and a strong call to action for HR and people analytics leaders: embrace the AI-driven future of work boldly and strategically.
Themes from Outsmart 2025
1. Innovation & Impact at the Intersection of People and Work
2. Continuous Planning for the Adaptive Enterprise
3. The Changing Role of People Analytics in the Age of AI
Throughout these themes, one consistent message resonated: HR must align more closely with business outcomes—particularly productivity, profitability, and performance.
Transformative Customer Stories: Workforce AI in Action
Visier customers demonstrated how Workforce AI is redefining strategy and operations:
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Tampa General Hospital cut agency labor spend by 70%, reinvesting $50M into retention efforts.
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A healthcare system serving over 125,000 caregivers used Visier to unify workforce and financial data, improving staffing and patient care.
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A global luxury retailer linked POS data with people analytics to drive store performance.
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A tech company integrated finance and HR data for real-time executive productivity insights.
Celebrating Customer Excellence: Vizzie Awards 2025
Visier honored outstanding achievements in people analytics and AI adoption through the Vizzie Awards:
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Business Performance Impact: Tampa General Hospital
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Best Use of AI with Vee: T. Rowe Price
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Rookie of the Year: Eaton Corporation
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Best Technical Innovation: IQVIA
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Perfect Pair – C-Suite Partnership: Kong Inc.
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Democratizing Data Within HR: Docusign
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Democratizing Data Beyond HR: Johnson & Johnson
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Content Excellence: Providence Health & Services
Each winner showcased a strategic, measurable impact through the innovative use of Visier’s platform.
Visionary Keynotes and Expert Insights
Paul Rubenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Visier, opened the event urging HR leaders to stop sitting on the sidelines:
“We are experiencing the most profound workforce transformation in over a century. Building a Workforce AI Edge is essential for competitive advantage.”
Mainstage Speakers Included:
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Kate O’Neill (Tech Humanist): Urged organizations to harness AI to elevate human potential.
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Susan Cain (Author, Quiet): Reframed leadership through the lens of introversion and creativity.
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Jeremy Shapiro (Merck), Stacia Garr (RedThread Research), and Paul Rubenstein (Visier): Explored AI’s role in redefining job roles and organizational agility.
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Marc Solow and Russell Klosk (Deloitte): Demonstrated how strategic workforce planning is evolving in the age of AI.
The Builders’ Mindset: Unlocking the Power of People Data
Keith Bigelow, SVP and Chief Product Officer, reinforced Visier’s “Open for Builders” ethos, showcasing how customers are creating high-value business solutions through advanced people analytics.
“Our customers are redefining what’s possible. Their innovation continues to push boundaries across every aspect of workforce performance.”
CEO Perspective: The Future Is Being Built Now
Ryan Wong, Co-founder and CEO of Visier, closed the event with a message of optimism and progress:
“Outsmart is a celebration of what’s possible when strategy meets execution at the intersection of people and work. Seeing customers solve real-world business problems with Visier is the most inspiring part of our journey.”
Outsmart 2025 was more than a conference — it was a rallying point for a new era in HR and business leadership. As AI reshapes the future of work, Visier continues to empower organizations to turn workforce data into competitive advantage, enabling strategic transformation and meaningful impact.
