The recruiting landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. What began as an intense competition for talent evolved into a more complex scenario: economic constraints led to leaner teams managing larger candidate pools while the pressure to make each hire count grew stronger. Through it all, recruiters and talent leaders have had to demonstrate extraordinary adaptability, pivoting their strategies as market conditions continued to shift.
Why Attend Conferences for Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and HR?
Attending conferences is a valuable investment for recruiters, offering a range of benefits, including:
- Networking: Face-to-face conference interactions build valuable professional connections beyond what's possible online.
- Industry Insights: Conferences showcase emerging trends and technologies, helping talent acquisition professionals stay competitive with modern tools and approaches.
- Professional Development: Expert-led workshops and seminars enhance recruiters' skills and knowledge of current talent acquisition methods.
- Innovation & Energy: Industry leaders' success stories and innovative strategies provide fresh perspectives and renewed motivation.
Below is a list of recruitment and talent acquisition events throughout 2025.
January
February
- i4cp Next Practices Now Conference – February 3-6, 2025
“Emphasizes HR management innovations with over 500 CHROs participating.”
- Leap TA Manufacturing - February 10 12, 2025
“Talent leaders in manufacturing must work together to uncover new ways of finding, attracting, and hiring mission-critical manufacturing talent to meet project demand. Join 100+ manufacturing talent professionals at LEAP TA: Manufacturing 2025 to strategize on your most pressing challenges.”
- Hire Innovations by Talivity: Employer Brand – February 11-13, 2025
“Designed to inspire and introduce you to cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hiring process.”
- HR Summit London - February 11, 2025
“A focused HR event that brings those working in the HR Industry together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings.”
- TATech Leadership Summit on Recruitment Marketing - February 26, 2025
“The day will feature dynamic presentations and discussions on the impact of the U.S. Presidential election on TA, delivering results in an age of efficiency, the newest advancements in AI, and strategies for integrating TA technologies effectively. Additionally, we will explore the evolution of employer brand strategies and their critical role in attracting top talent.”
March
- HR Data Analytics and AI Summit 2025 – March 4-5, 2025
“Explore the transformative impact of data analytics and AI on HR practices, focusing on topics like predictive hiring, employee engagement, and talent management.”
- HR Vision London – March 5-6, 2025
“Uniting global HR leaders to explore how cutting-edge HR tech can empower people and drive business growth.”
- From Day One Live: Silicon Valley - March 6, 2025
“Explores how companies can balance growth and productivity by fostering a culture based on trust, values, and employee well-being. HR leaders will discuss innovative approaches in talent acquisition, employee engagement, development, and inclusion, with a focus on creating fulfilling work environments and building better managers.”
- Engage Sydney - March 6, 2025
“Discover how to more effectively engage talent, leadership, and the future of staffing at Engage, the premier global staffing and recruiting conference series.”
- LAX TechRecruit - March 6, 2025
“This is a rapid-learning event covering Talent Intelligence, Sourcing, Recruiting, Talent Operations, Recruitment Analytics & Metrics, Recruitment Program Management, Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, Contingent Workforce Programs, Purchasing & Evaluating Talent Technologies, Automation, Leadership & Measuring Success.”
- Create & Cultivate Future Summit – March 9, 2025
“Female entrepreneurs, experts and creators come together to define and discuss what’s next, from innovation to upskilling.
- SIA Executive Forum, North America – March 10-13, 2025
“An annual conference for CEOs and staffing executives across a wide range of markets, sectors and specialties.”
- HRWest 2025 – March 11-12, 2025
“Covers HR trends, workplace culture, and best practices.”
- IAMPhenom – March 11-13, 2025
“Three days of Intelligence, Inspiration & Interaction. Immerse yourself in powerhouse keynotes from HR leaders, analysts, and industry experts as they navigate the future of hiring, developing, and retaining talent.”
- Gartner Digital Workplace Summit – March 12-13, 2025
“The #1 conference for digital workplace trends, experience hands-on demos of the top DEX and digital workplace tools.”
- Future of HR and Management 2025 – March 12-14, 2025
“Explores the latest trends impacting the future of human resources, including AI in talent management, employee experience, and organizational culture.”
- Transform 2025 – March 17-19, 2025
“The premier conference for leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs seeking to make transformative change in the workplace and work culture.”
- Recruitment Agency Expo London – March 18-19, 2025
“Your opportunity to fuel your agency’s growth and explore recruitment’s future at the UK’s biggest recruitment industry event.”
- Advancing Connections 2025 AAPPR Annual Conference – March 22-25, 2025
“Attended by hundreds of in-house physician and provider recruitment professionals from across the country who strive to meet the challenges and opportunities of the evolving health care environment.”
- SHRM Talent Conference – March 24-26, 2025
“ Infuse skills development in every step of your talent management strategy. Skills-development should no longer be a tactic just to engage and retain your current workforce.”
- Shared Services & Outsourcing - March 24-27, 2025
“The world's largest, most anticipated shared services event. Period. Today's shared services strategies and solutions lead to tomorrow’s business growth.”
- Rethink HR Tech – March 25-27, 2025
“Innovate, transform, optimize and empower with HR technology Shaping the future of HR, Rethink! HR Tech in Chicago brings together CHROs and senior HR decision-makers to explore the latest technological innovations in HR, New Work & Recruitment.”
April
- ASHHRA25 Annual Conference and Exposition - April 6-8, 2025
“As the longest-running event for healthcare HR professionals, the ASHHRA annual conference and exposition convenes attendees from all over the country, across the continuum of care. Expect dynamic keynote speakers, innovative breakout sessions, engaging networking activities and a variety of opportunities to make lifelong connections.”
- RecBuzz - April 8-9, 2025
“Major shifts are under way in recruitment marketing and talent acquisition. How can you ensure you’re doing everything to stay ahead? How should you shore things up for the future? AI has been and will continue to be a game changer, how does your business stack up? Growth for job boards, social impact and awareness, upskilling and reskilling, big data, video applications and so much more is waiting for you in Vienna!”
- 16th Annual AEC HR Summit - April 9-11, 2025
“Dedicated to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, focusing on talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovative HR strategies.”
- HR Retail - April 15-17, 2025
“With major disruption and changing workforce priorities, retail is heading into the next decade with a lot to be figured out. Through sessions on investing in talent mobility, improving employee engagement, and balancing competitive compensation and labor costs, and much more, HR Retail is the premiere, retailer-only conference for those looking to define HR’s transformed role in an uncertain labor market.”
- HR Tomorrow Conference 2025 - April 25, 2025
“explores cutting-edge HR practices and innovations, focusing on the future of workplace dynamics, technology, DEI, and wellness strategies.”
- SourceCon - April 29-30, 2025
“Get ready to unleash your sourcing superpowers at SourceCon! Since 2007, we've been the superheroes of the sourcing world, smashing through barriers with cutting-edge tech and empowering a league of extraordinary sourcers ready to rise to any challenge. The SourceCon stage is our hero's arena, where legends are made, and future champions shine.”
May
- AHA Annual Membership Meeting - May 4-6, 2025
“Join us in the nation’s capital May 4-6, 2025 for insightful conversations with policymakers, legislators, and thought leaders on the most pressing issues facing our field. You’ll connect with the decision makers who create, shape, and implement health care policy and influence the political landscape. With a focus on AHA’s key advocacy priorities, these three days of programming will give you what you need to make your voice heard on the Hill.”
- UNLEASH America Conference & Expo - May 68, 2025
“The International Festival of HR, the fastest-growing HR event in the world, is where 4000 global HR Leaders come to do business and discover inspirational stories that change the way organizations think about HR and innovation.”
- Leap TA Construction - May 12-1412 - 14, 2025
“Gain exclusive access to the solutions to the most pressing talent acquisition challenges. Spend three days with 200+ construction talent acquisition change-makers and together and learn how to navigate the evolving construction talent market.”
- Workhuman Live - May 12-15, 2025
“You recognize that the best investment you can make is in yourself. Learn practical tips for elevated decision-making, overcoming burnout, resolving workplace conflicts, and reframing career anxieties. Fill your cup first.”
- HR World Summit Lisbon - May 20-21, 2025
“The conference focuses on shaping the future of work, with discussions on HR strategies, leadership, technology, and culture, providing actionable insights for HR professionals.”
- SIA CWS Summit Europe - May 20-21, 2025
“Join your colleagues at CWS Summit Europe for the most exciting event of the European calendar. Attracting workforce management professionals responsible for contingent/temporary workers, independent contractors, or statement of work (SOW) consultants, this year’s event is set to empower you to evolve your contingent workforce management strategy.”
- Engage Boston - May 28-29, 2025
“An opportunity to share best practices, learn from leaders, and explore the technology innovations shaping the staffing industry.’
June
- TATech North America & The World Job Board Forum - June 3, 2025
“Helping job boards and talent technology companies find the shortest route to sustained success. TAtech North America is an intimate gathering of thought and business leaders in talent acquisition and technology, not a behemoth event with a gigantic exhibition hall and thousands of attendees.”
- HR Vision Amsterdam - June 4-5, 2025
“Focused on empowering you with fresh HR insights and leadership motivation to change your talent management for the better. Network with your peers, learn and embrace modern trends to build a more effective and collaborative workplace.”
- NACE25 - Philadelphia June 9-11, 2025 \ Virtual June 25-26, 2025
“A dynamic program addressing key challenges and innovations in career services and early talent recruiting. Sessions will cover strategic collaboration, internships, career competencies, recruiting on campus, and best practices for hiring top talent while promoting inclusion and belonging.
- SHRM25 - June 29 – July 2, 2025
“The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025 will focus on key HR topics such as AI advancements, diversity management, and best practices in talent management, offering over 375 sessions led by global HR experts.”
July
- RecFest UK - July 10, 2025
“A unique event experience for thousands of TA professionals and Resourcing Leaders; RecFest offers conference-worthy content, the latest in product demos and tech showcases and unrivalled in-person connections driving the future of TA in business. More than a typical tradeshow, RecFest delivers a vibrant festival atmosphere, bringing TA teams and professionals together to learn, keep up to date and network, in style.”
- NAHCR25 - July 22-25, 2025
“NAHCR's Annual Conference is designed to help you rejuvenate and refresh your recruitment strategies, no matter your role or experience level. Whether you're a new HR specialist, a seasoned talent acquisition manager or director, or a VP overseeing the hiring of nurses and clinical professionals, this conference will give you the tools to recharge your approach and tackle recruitment challenges head-on.”
August
- CultureCon 2025 - August 6-7, 2025
“CultureCon 2025 explores cutting-edge strategies and innovations to create an engaging, inclusive, and productive work environment, providing attendees with actionable tools to transform organizational culture.”
September
- SIA - CWS Summit North America - September 8-9, 2025
“In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, staying informed is not just an advantage – it’s essential. At CWS Summit, access the latest trends, innovations, and technologies shaping the future of contingent workforce management. From AI-powered analytics to remote workforce solutions, stay empowered to lead your program to success. Join us and together, let’s transform ideas into action and drive the future of contingent work!”
- SIA Collaboration in the Gig Economy - September 9-11, 2025
“Collaboration in the Gig Economy is a one-of-a-kind event where tech, talent solutions and suppliers converge to collaborate on strategies for the evolved workforce of tomorrow. This unique event allows you to network with peers, professionals and thought leaders from across the staffing and workforce solutions ecosystem as you gain insights into the latest talent supply chain innovations unfolding in the gig economy and around contingent work.”
- HR Tech - SeptemberSept. 16-18, 2025
“Offering unparalleled education and the chance to connect with the brightest minds in the field, HR Tech empowers you to transform your HR strategy and drive your organization forward.”
- Responsive Conference - September 17-18, 2025
“An immersive event that brings together HR leaders, executives, and cultural change agents to explore new ways of fostering human connection and transforming organizational behavior.”
- Leap TD Construction - September 24-25, 2025
“It's not just another conference; it's a catalyst for change, uniting the most progressive talent development leaders in the construction industry. For the first time ever, we're coming together to revolutionize how we recruit, train, and retain top-tier frontline talent.”
October
- HR Healthcare - October 6-7, 2025
“Discover the tools, insights, and cutting-edge solutions needed to evolve your hiring strategies in an ever-changing healthcare industry.”
- Recruitment Agency Expo - October 8-9, 2025
"The Recruitment Agency Expo is a great way to see, first hand, new and emerging products and services that can make the life of a recruiter easier."
- RecFest USA - October 15-16, 2025
“A unique event experience for thousands of TA professionals and Resourcing Leaders; RecFest offers conference-worthy content, the latest in product demos and tech showcases and unrivalled in-person connections driving the future of TA in business. More than a typical tradeshow, RecFest delivers a vibrant festival atmosphere, bringing TA teams and professionals together to learn, keep up to date and network, in style.”
- Unleash World - October 21-22, 2025
“UNLEASH has championed HR excellence and disruption since 2011 and as our industry changes, we just keep getting more inspired. From Start-ups, the Fortune 500 and everything in between, we give our community a platform to find solutions to their challenges and transform the way they practice HR.”
- LinkedIn Talent Connect - October 20, 2025
“An immersive, invitation-only experience designed for talent and HR leaders to solve the biggest challenges facing us today and join like-minded peers to network and build possibilities through collaborative ideation and peer-to-peer problem solving.”
- SHRM Inclusion 2025 - October 26-29, 2025
“Learn how to build a stronger, more successful workplace where everyone’s unique approach is valued and network with more than 2,400 passionate I&D professionals like you.”
- Gartner HR Symposium/Expo - October 27-29, 2025
“Join a diverse group of CHROs and HR executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections. Our global team of Gartner experts helps you create and validate your HR strategy using actionable insight based on proprietary research and tools. The only HR conference shaped by data-driven research and thousands of annual conversations between Gartner experts and the HR community.”
November
- SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit - November 5-7, 2025
“The Healthcare Staffing Summit is your one event to gather for the latest updates in all areas of healthcare staffing. Connect with industry peers, learn about the rapid acceleration in the technologies and services available to the industry and be inspired by leaders and experts who are transforming the field.”
- TATech Europe - November 12, 2025
“Brings together job boards and talent technology companies, so there’s plenty of opportunity to explore innovative partnerships, product integrations and marketing joint ventures. World class strategic-level content and business-building senior-level connections, so you get real take-home value from the time you invest in attending.”
- Silicon Valley TechRecruit - November 13, 2025
“This is a rapid-learning event covering Talent Intelligence, Sourcing, Recruiting, Talent Operations, Recruitment Analytics & Metrics, Recruitment Program Management, Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, Contingent Workforce Programs, Purchasing & Evaluating Talent Technologies, Automation, Leadership & Measuring Success.”
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Which events are you attending in 2025? Are there any we forgot to include? Reach out to Recruitics, and we’ll add them!
