HYBRID: AI impact on tech job salary and trend + AGM

Kevin Celia

Andrew Testa

Join Kevin Celia and Andrew Testa as they explore the latest insights from the 2025 Hays Tech Day Rates Guide, with a sharp focus on the Artificial Intelligence sector.

This session will unpack the evolving landscape of AI talent, including:

• Current market rates for key AI roles such as Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Architects, and Prompt Engineers.
• Regional and skill-based variations in day rates across the UK.
• Emerging trends in AI hiring, including the impact of generative AI, ethical AI, and automation.
• What employers are looking for in AI professionals today - and how candidates can position themselves.
• Contractor vs. permanent dynamics in the AI space.
• Predictions for how AI roles and rates will evolve over the next 12–18 months

Whether you're hiring AI talent or working in the field, this session will give you the data and context you need to make informed decisions in a fast-moving market.

Kevin Celia is a Business Director with over 18 years of recruitment experience. Kevin specialises in the interim Technology market across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire, and his expertise is with building long-lasting partnerships with clients where he can truly understand the business and client needs to ensure they are seen as a destination of choice to the contract community.

Andrew Testa is a seasoned Client Engagement Manager at Hays, specialising in Public Sector, Charity and Not-for-Profit/Profit for Purpose Technology recruitment across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire.

With over two decades of experience since 2001, Andrew has built trusted partnerships with government organisations, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive digital transformation and innovation. His deep market insight and commitment to service excellence make him a true advocate for careers within the sectors.

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