The best recruiters know one thing: learning never stops.
That’s why we’ve compiled a handy list of over 25 major recruiting conferences in 2025 where industry leaders and talent acquisition pros share groundbreaking strategies and build career-defining connections.
Don’t miss your chance to level up your network and bring back ideas that transform how you hire.
Reserve your seats now!
25+ recruitment events that deserve a spot on your 2025 calendar!
1. Talent Acquisition Week
This one’s a premier event for HR and TA professionals to explore viral recruiting trends, AI tools, and some best practices.
Date: February 3rd-6th, 2025.
Location: San Diego, California.
Key speakers:
- Chad MacRae, VP of People/ Talent Acquisition, VAST.
- Allison Kruse, head of Global Employer Brand, Baxter.
- Jamie Starner, TA operations & Technology Manager, Swire Coca-Cola.
2. ASA Execuvision
An exclusive, high-level event for staffing and talent solution executives to explore visionary strategies, connect with industry leaders, and accelerate business growth in an intimate, strategic environment.
Date: February 11th–12th, 2025.
Location: The Ritz Carlton South Beach, Miami
Key speaker:
- Jim Collins: Renowned business author and visionary thinker
Agenda:
- Expert insights on industry and economic trends.
- Growth-focused solutions leveraging artificial intelligence in M&A.
- Strategies to stand out in a competitive talent solutions space.
- Approaches to growth through diversification, M&A, and other strategies.
- Networking with influential leaders in staffing and talent solutions.
3. AHRD conference
An inclusive conference brings together scholars and practitioners to share cutting-edge research and foster learning in human resource development.
Date: February 19th–22nd, 2025
Key speakers:
- Dr. Laura Hurtienne
- Dr. Matthew Hurtienne
Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
4. HR Conference Cruise
Join this event for an immersive and balanced HR Conference Cruise with two sailing options in 2025, offering insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and breathtaking destinations.
Date:
- Option 1: February 22nd-27th, 2025
- Option 2: March 3rd-8th, 2025
Location:
Option 1: Voyager of the Seas – Ports of call include Nassau, Bahamas, and Labadee, Haiti.
Option 2: Voyager of the Seas – Ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico, and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal’s private island in the Bahamas).
The itinerary is not detailed in the information provided, but the event promises a mix of speakers covering various HR topics.
5. Recruitment Agency Expo
Make sure to mark your calendar for the Recruitment Agency Expo London on March 18th-19th, 2025.
This premier event brings together the UK’s top recruitment leaders for two days of impactful insights, unmatched networking opportunities, and hands-on access to the latest solutions.
Also, our founder, Sean Mallapurkar, will be there at the Expo! Do come and say hi to us!
Secure your free ticket now and take a step toward shaping the future of recruitment!
6. SHRM Talent
Connect with HR leaders in Nashville to rethink talent management with skills-first strategies, future-ready solutions, and impactful networking.
Date: March 24th-26th, 2025.
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
The main agenda of the conference is:
- Integrating AI to improve sourcing and talent acquisition efficiency.
- Embedding skills development in every stage of talent management.
- Leveraging workforce data for informed business decisions.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.
7. Engage Boston
Engage Boston unites staffing professionals and industry leaders for two impactful days of networking, knowledge sharing, and hands-on innovation.
Taking place from May 28th–29th, 2025, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, this event is designed to empower recruitment professionals with cutting-edge strategies and technology.
What to expect:
- Day 1 (May 28): Keynote sessions led by Bullhorn executives, including Art Papas and Matt Fischer, alongside other industry leaders.
- Day 2 (May 29): Dive deeper into recruitment tech as Bullhorn users and Marketplace partners share actionable strategies and real-world experiences. Attendees can also take advantage of hands-on support and networking opportunities at the Bullhorn Hub.
This event, also happening in Sydney in March, promises to equip attendees with the tools and connections needed to thrive in the future of staffing and recruitment.
8. HR Vision London
Join HR professionals at HR Vision London on 5th and 6th March 2025 to explore the latest technology, shaping the future of work and leadership.
Key speakers: HR leaders and experts from top organizations (specific names may vary, depending on the latest updates)
The conference spans two impactful days for HR professionals:
Day 1 features sessions on Transforming the Future of Work, Technology in HR, and Best Practices for the Modern Workplace, concluding with a talent management panel and networking event.
Day 2 dives into Digitalization in HR, Leadership and Analytics, and HR Tech Innovations, ending with insightful roundtable discussions and closing remarks to inspire the future of HR.
9. SIA Executive Forum North America
The premier conference for senior staffing executives, providing insights, economic forecasts, and networking opportunities to shape the future of workforce solutions.
Date: March 10th-13th, 2025.
Key speakers:
- Barry Asin: Chief Analyst, SIA
- Timothy Landhuis: VP of Research, SIA
- Dr. Marci Rossell: Expert Economic Forecaster, Former CNBC Chief Economist
- Sam Silverstein: Founder, The Accountability Institute
Agenda:
- Insightful panel discussions and concurrent sessions.
- Sponsor-led Ideas in Action solution sessions.
- Networking discussion tables and events.
- Presentations by leading industry sponsors.
Location: Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida.
10. The i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference
The i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference offers HR leaders a vendor-free space to explore actionable strategies and collaborate with top industry thinkers.
Scheduled for March 3rd–6th, 2025, at the Fairmont Scottsdale, United States, the conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, including Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business; Peter Cappelli, Professor at The Wharton School; Lisa Bryant, CHRO at Dow; Kenji Yoshino, etc.
The agenda focuses on actionable insights and following practices in HR, with sessions designed to help attendees integrate AI into HR processes, build resilient workforces, and engage in strategic conversations with industry leaders, including Fortune 500 executives.
11. Rethink HR Tech USA
A transformative HR technology conference featuring expert insights, unique solutions, and networking opportunities for driving business success.
Date: March 30th – April 1st, 2025.
Location: Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, USA
Key speakers:
- Kalifa Oliver, Global Director
- Diana Trasolini, VP of People and Culture
- Choilio Dosso, Director of Human Resources
- Carlos Ayala, Chief Diversity Officer
- Summer Baruth, Director
- Aaron Rodriguez, Director
The event will include discussions on HR technology, trends, and strategies for driving positive business outcomes.
12. Midwest Staffing Conference
A must-attend event for staffing professionals to exchange ideas, build resilience, and gain insights from industry leaders.
Date: April 23rd-24th, 2025.
Location: Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Key speakers:
- Jon DeVore: Skydiving Stuntman, Aerial Stunt Coordinator, and Aerial Cinematographer. He will deliver the opening keynote on April 23: Elevating the Game, From Passion to Peak Performance.
- Robert Reid: Principal, Butler Street Consulting. He will deliver the opening keynote on April 24: From Challenges to Champions: Building Success.
Agenda:
April 23: Opening Keynote by Jon DeVore, followed by various breakout sessions on leadership, recruiting, and sales.
April 24: Robert Reid will deliver the opening note, moving forward with more breakout sessions and panel discussions.
13. ASHHRA
ASHHRA24 is the longest-running event for healthcare HR professionals, featuring networking, educational sessions, and solutions to advance HR in healthcare organizations.
Date: April 14th-16th, 2025
Agenda:
- Sunday, April 14, 2025: Registration and Pre-conference workshops
- Monday, April 15, 2025: Keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities
- Tuesday, April 16, 2025: Continuing education and final sessions
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
14. UNLEASH America
UNLEASH America is the ultimate HR festival, bringing global leaders together to shape the future of work with bold ideas and groundbreaking technology.
Date: May 6th-8th, 2025.
Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas
You can expect to:
- Learn from HR pioneers about reshaping leadership in the future of work.
- Explore data-driven HR strategies powered by AI, analytics, and human ingenuity.
- Engage with 10,000+ attendees, including top industry leaders.
- Choose from diverse topics like talent acquisition, people analytics, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and digital transformation.
15. Workhuman Live
Workhuman Live is an elevated HR experience blending insights, inspiration, and community to make work more meaningful.
Dates: May 12th-15th, 2025.
Key speakers:
- Trevor Noah: Comedian, Emmy-winning TV host, and podcast host (Fireside Chat)
- Eric Mosley: Opening Keynote on May 13
- Adam Grant: Keynote on May 13
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
16. HR Vision Amsterdam
Unlock the potential of your workforce with HR Vision Amsterdam, exploring cutting-edge strategies, insights, and trends in HR, leadership, and talent management.
Date: Jun 4th-5th, 2025.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Key speakers:
- Julian Stodd: Author, Social Age Explorer, and Captain at Sea Salt Learning.
- Lisa Dempsey: CEO & Founder, Leadership Labs International.
- Richard Mosley: Global Head of Strategy & Consulting, Universum.
- Gerard Penning: HR Senior Executive, Alliander.
- Li Yin: Global Head of People & Culture, Retail Concept, IKEA.
You can access over 50 sessions across three streams, benchmarking opportunities, and intimate brainstorming with peers.
17. NACE
Connect with over 2,200 career services professionals and recruiters and explore the latest recruitment technology and data-driven strategies to improve hiring and student outcomes.
Professional development topics will focus on leadership, career growth, adapting to the evolving world of work, and getting actionable insights from industry experts.
Dates: June 9th–11th (In-person) & June 25–26 (Virtual).
Location: Philadelphia, PA, and online.
The registration fee starts from $1249. They are also offering team discounts!
When 5 or more members from the same organization register on the same invoice, you’ll automatically save 10%, and for groups of 10 or more, the discount increases to 15%.
There is no need for a code—the discount is applied instantly!
18. RecFest USA
RecFest 2025 in Nashville is going to be a groundbreaking festival for talent acquisition professionals to connect, learn, and explore the latest in talent tech and trends.
Dates: July 10th, 2025.
Location: Nashville, TN
Here’s what you can expect:
- A vibrant, festival-like atmosphere blending top-class content with cutting-edge technology and industry connections.
- Over 100 speakers offering insights and trends in talent acquisition.
- Additional events surrounding the leading conference will provide an even more unique experience.
19. Avionte CONNECT
A premier conference for staffing professionals featuring 60 sessions, networking opportunities, and unique solutions from industry leaders.
Date: August 4th–6th, 2025.
Location: Hilton Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
Around 500+ staffing professionals are coming to attend these 60 sessions focused on staffing and workforce solutions.
20. Indeed Futureworks
Spend two inspiring days at Indeed FutureWorks 2025 in New Orleans, where industry leaders share how technology is transforming the way we work.
Dates: September 10th-11th, 2025.
Location: New Orleans, LA
In the 2024 event, Janice Bryant Howroyd shared practical advice with Indeed’s LaFawn Davis on using AI effectively for hiring and finding entrepreneurial inspiration in everyday life.
Expect even more groundbreaking discussions and actionable insights this year!
“By far the best virtual conference I have ever attended! Thank you, Indeed, for a great event!”
—Director of Talent Acquisition, WellBiz Brands (Virtual Attendee).
21. Workday Rising
Workday Rising is the must-attend event for professionals seeking innovation, strategic direction, and networking opportunities, focusing on AI-driven transformation in business.
Date: September 15th-18th, 2025.
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Key speakers:
- Zak Brown – CEO, McLaren Racing
- Tom Nesteruk – Corporate Senior VP & Associate Chief People Officer, AdventHealth
- Merlix Reynolds – VP of Accounting, RaceTrac
The conference will feature expert-led sessions, hands-on experiences, industry-specific solutions, and peer networking opportunities.
Attendees can navigate the content and gain deeper insights into the future of AI-enabled business transformation.
22. HR Tech
The HR Tech Conference 2024 is the premier event for HR leaders to explore the latest technologies, gain actionable insights from industry innovators, and connect with professionals shaping the future of HR.
Date: October 1st-4th, 2025.
Key speakers:
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO, The Josh Bersin Company
Donald Knight, Group SVP, People & Culture, Warner Bros. Discovery
Robert Melloy, Regional Director, People Science, Culture Amp
Marissa Hedengren, Vice President, HR Service Delivery & Operations, Iron Mountain
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States
23. Sourcing Summit
Meet the brightest sourcing minds from around the globe at the Sourcing Summit Europe (SOSUEU) in Amsterdam to explore new trends, network, and elevate your recruitment business strategies.
Date: October 8th-9th, 2025.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Key speakers:
- Mike Wolford (Revelio Labs, USA)
- Marie Chaproniere (Protolabs, Netherlands)
- Vanessa Perillat (Sfeir, France)
- Julia Collado Martin (Eventbrite, Spain)
- Matthew Mercer-Elgenia (Tech Talent Delivery, UK)
24. Unleash World
UNLEASH World 2025 is where HR leaders unite to shape the Future of Work with actionable insights and fresh perspectives.
Date: October 21st-22nd, 2025.
Location: Paris Convention Centre, Paris, France
Key speakers:
- Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst & CEO at The Josh Bersin Company
- Claire Isnard, Chanel
- Peter Hinssen, Keynote Speaker
- Amy Webb, Quantitative Futurist
Day 1: Keynotes and discussions on embracing the “never normal” future, systemic change in wellbeing, leadership strategies, and AI’s impact on HR.
Day 2: Topics include inclusive cultures, innovative learning strategies, responsible AI, and authentic leadership.
25. Social Recruiting Days
A recruiting event exploring great strategies in talent acquisition, AI integration, and impactful employer branding amidst global recruitment challenges.
Date: November 4th–5th, 2025.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Key speakers:
- Nils Schnell & Anna Schnell – Managing Directors, MOWOMIND
- Düzen Tekkal – Human Rights Activist, CEO & Co-Founder, HÁWAR.help
- Dr. Daniel Mühlbauer – Expert in People Technology, HR.Data.Love
- Dr. Nico Rose – Psychologist & Author
Don’t miss out on hearing success stories from Swisscom and Danone and more on retention-focused recruiting and corporate influence.
26. Employee Well-Being
A transformative forum for HR executives to explore practical, emotional, and financial solutions to improve employee well-being and workforce productivity.
Date: December 3rd–5th, 2025
Location: New York Marriott, Brooklyn, NY
Key speakers:
- Details about specific speakers have not been mentioned, but the event will include keynotes, panels, and case studies from industry leaders in HR and well-being strategies.
Agenda:
Day 1: December 3, 2025 (Pre-Event): Early Registration & Cocktail Reception
Day 2: December 4, 2025: Focused on examining the causes of workforce well-being decline and discussing emotional, physical, and financial solutions through various sessions, panels, and case studies.
Day 3: December 5, 2025: Continuation of interactive exercises, networking opportunities, and sharing best practices to enhance employee well-being strategies and programs.
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I need to register in advance for these conferences, and how can I do so?
Yes, it’s always a good idea to register in advance for these conferences to secure your spot and get early bird discounts.
Early registration is especially important if you want to attend specific workshops on diversity hiring, talent mapping, or recruitment marketing.
You can typically register online through the conference’s official websites.
2. Do recruiting conferences provide any certifications or training for attendees?
It depends.
Some recruiting conferences like NACE and UNLEASH America offer certifications or training workshops designed to boost your skills in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and recruitment technologies.
3. What are some networking dos and don’ts for recruiting conferences?
Dos:
- Prepare your introduction to explain who you are and your goals.
- Carry business cards to share your contact details easily.
- Join networking sessions to meet and connect with others.
Don’ts:
- Avoid dominating conversations and let others share their thoughts.
- Do not push a sales pitch, as it can appear insincere.
- Never interrupt speakers and wait for your turn to speak.
