Event Recap | Navigating the AI+HR Wave: Exploring New Compliance Challenges amid “AI Replacement” Debates

On September 18, 2026, the roundtable seminar titled Navigating the AI+HR Wave: Legal Pitfalls and Compliance Overhaul Triggered by ‘AI Replacement’ Debates, jointly organized by D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, PHC Advisory and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, was successfully held at SMEG Shenzhen. The event attracted senior executives, HR directors, and in-house legal professionals from various foreign-funded and multinational enterprises in Shenzhen. Centering on prevailing pain points, emerging regulatory trends and practical challenges in AI-driven HR digital transformation, the forum facilitated in-depth industry dialogue and professional knowledge sharing with active and engaging on-site discussions.

During the roundtable, Mr. Matteo Zhi, Equity Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, and Mr. Gianluca Bonissoni, General Manager of PHC Advisory, served as keynote speakers, delivering insightful presentations from the perspectives of legal compliance and business advisory respectively.

Mr. Matteo Zhi delivered a presentation titled “Navigating the AI+HR Wave: Tech + Human: From Global Governance Signals to Local Compliance Solutions.” He began by outlining the latest policy signals and legislative trends in AI governance across major global jurisdictions, before bringing the focus back to local practices in China. He provided an in-depth analysis of the legal pitfalls companies may encounter when adopting AI for recruitment, performance evaluation, and workforce optimization. He emphasized that multinational enterprises should establish a compliance system that both echoes global governance frameworks and adapts to local regulatory requirements in China, particularly on key issues such as algorithmic transparency, employee data protection, and the legal boundaries of labor contract termination.

Mr. Gianluca Bonissoni, from the perspective of business consulting, shared how enterprises can balance efficiency improvement with talent management during technological innovation, and how to build a robust HR compliance system, offering attendees references that combined strategic vision with practical value.

During the on-site Q&A session, Mr. Matteo Zhi and Mr. Gianluca Bonissoni provided targeted answers to practical questions raised by participating enterprises. The in-depth exchanges covered AI employment compliance, data risk prevention and control, organizational digital reform and employment risk resolution. The session featured heated discussions and substantial professional content, winning high recognition from all participants. Following the formal sharing and discussion session, guests enjoyed an authentic Italian aperitivo. The relaxed networking atmosphere allowed participants to further exchange insights, expand industry connections and deepen professional communication, bringing the fruitful forum to a pleasant close.