Employers now screen with Al. Most candidates still apply without using its full power. This evening puts both sides in the same room and closes that gap live, in three hours. Event Title: AI On Both Sides of the Hiring Table Date & Venue: 18 May 2026 | CIC Berlin, Lohmuehlenstrasse 65 Organisers: Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan & Bennett Biji, on behalf of NarraTricks UG, in partnership with Pinch WHAT HAPPENS ON THE NIGHT 18:30 - Welcome & introductions. Bennett Biji sets the context. 18:55 - The Employer Lens with Mirela Costache (FRACFGAV). How global employers screen candidates in 2026: ATS, AI shortlisting, and the signals that get a CV in front of a human. 19:20 - Break · deep connection activity.. 19:40 - AI in Job Search with Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan. Live demo of how to use Claude to refine your CV, job search, interview prep, and digital networking 20:20 - Networking. 21:00 - Pack up. Tickets & Registration Tickets are sold through Pinch. Purchases are final; refunds are not available for the event. Pinch or or NarraTricks reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event, in which case a full refund will be issued. Attendance Entry is subject to valid ticket verification. The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry. Attendees must comply with venue rules at CIC Berlin. Liability NarraTricks UG and Pinch accept no liability for loss, injury, or damage incurred at the event unless caused by negligence. Attendees participate at their own risk. Content & Recording The event may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you consent to your likeness being used in post-event communications. Prizes Amazon vouchers are distributed at the organiser’s discretion. No cash alternative is available. GDPR T&C Your personal data (name, email, and questionnaire responses) will be collected and processed by Pinch solely for event administration, communication, and post-event follow-up, including a downloadable resource shared upon survey completion. Data will not be sold or shared with third parties without your consent. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting [[email protected]]. By registering, you consent to this processing in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).