Must-Attend Recruiting Events and Conferences of 2025-26

 

A good recruiter knows the importance of “strategic” networking. After all, it helps expand your business, open up new growth opportunities, retain existing clients, and, most importantly, stay updated.  That’s why attending recruiting events and conferences plays such a crucial role in this industry. 

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The importance of recruiting events for recruiters

Recruiting events help recruiters:

• Create a positive, memorable impression of your agency.
• Learn about new recruiting tools or processes that could improve your workflow.
• Stay up-to-date on recruitment trends and best practices.
• Connect with potential clients, candidates, and other professionals in the field.
• Position yourself as a thought leader by sharing your insights with attendees.

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There are many types of recruiting events, including job fairs, career expos, networking events, and even recruiting conferences. 

Deciding which ones are worth your time can be tricky! 

That’s why we’ve rounded up the top 25 upcoming recruiting events that you must attend in 2025-2026. And we’ll explain why each one is worth your while.

Note: Regardless of the type of recruiting event you attend, it’s essential to ensure that it aligns with your agency’s values and goals. You want to make sure that any event you attend will provide you with valuable insights into how your company can improve its recruiting processes.

Also Read: Recruitment Influencers to Follow in 2025 ||

Must-attend recruitment events of 2025 – 2026 for recruiters

Recruiting Events in November 2025

TechRecruit Silicon Valley 2025

Dates: November 11–13, 2025

Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Focus & Description:
A premier event for talent acquisition, sourcing, and recruitment marketing professionals exploring the newest innovations in recruiting technology. Over two days, 30+ experts share insights on AI in recruiting, employer branding, and automation.

Why attend:
Ideal for TA leaders and recruiters looking to modernize their tech stack and future-proof hiring strategies.

Register Here: TechRecruit Silicon Valley 2025

Recruiting Events in December 2025

Executive Forum Europe

Dates: December 2–3, 2025

Location: The Landmark London, United Kingdom

Focus & Description:
An exclusive SIA event bringing together CEOs, owners, and senior executives from staffing firms across Europe. Expect cutting-edge research, leadership panels, and peer networking.

Why attend:
Perfect for staffing-agency leaders seeking market intelligence, strategy insights, and growth partnerships.

Register Here: Executive Forum Europe

Recruiting Events in January 2026

EVOLVE 2026 – TA & HR Experience

Dates: January 29–30, 2026

Location: Atlanta, USA

Focus & Description:
An immersive conference focused on TA frameworks, HR experience design, and community-driven learning.

Why attend:
Kickstart the year with actionable strategies and new connections across HR and TA communities.

Register Here: EVOLVE 2026 – TA & HR Experience

Recruiting Events in March 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) 2026

Dates: March 16–19, 2026

Location: Orlando, Florida, USA

Focus & Description:
The world’s largest shared services and GBS conference, uniting 1,200+ executives to discuss automation, AI, and workforce optimization.

Why attend:
Gain insights into automation, outsourcing partnerships, and workforce transformation.

Register Here: Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) 2026

Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026

Dates: March 17–18, 2026

Location: ExCeL London, United Kingdom

Focus & Description:
The UK’s largest event dedicated exclusively to recruitment agencies. Two days of growth-focused sessions, tech demos, and networking.

Why attend:
Discover new tools, meet industry innovators, and connect with agency peers.

Register Here: Recruitment Agency Expo London 2026

UNLEASH America 2026

Dates: March 17–19, 2026

Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, USA

Focus & Description:
A leading HR and business innovation event showcasing global insights, HR tech breakthroughs, and visionary keynotes.

Why attend:
Ideal for HR tech decision-makers exploring the future of work, people, and technology.

Register Here: UNLEASH America 2026

Executive Forum North America

Dates: March 23–26, 2026

Location: JW Marriott, Austin, Texas, USA

Focus & Description:
SIA’s flagship conference for staffing-firm executives. A premier event for strategic leadership, industry research, and growth-focused networking.

Why attend:
Network with top staffing leaders and access research-driven insights to scale your firm.

Register Here: Executive Forum North America

EVOLVE! Summit (Central Europe)

Dates: March 2026 (TBA)

Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Focus & Description:
Central Europe’s signature HR and recruitment summit spotlighting leadership, branding, and tech adoption.

Why attend:
For agencies and HR innovators seeking regional insights and community engagement.

Register Here: EVOLVE! Summit (Central Europe)

Transform (fka HR Transform)

Dates: March 23–25, 2026

Location: Las Vegas, USA

Focus & Description:
A conference for people-operations and innovation leaders reimagining the future of work through technology and culture.

Why attend:
Perfect for HR and TA professionals implementing workforce transformation initiatives.

Register Here: Transform (fka HR Transform)

i4cp Next Practices Now

Dates: March 30–April 2, 2026

Location: Scottsdale, USA

Focus & Description:
A research-driven HR leadership conference focused on next practices in people, performance, and organizational strategy.

Why attend:
Ideal for CHROs and senior HR executives benchmarking future-focused strategies.

Register Here: i4cp Next Practices Now

Recruiting Events in April 2026

ProcureCon Contingent Staffing 2026

Dates: April 13–16, 2026

Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Nevada, USA

Focus & Description:
The leading event for contingent workforce and procurement professionals, focusing on gig talent and supplier management.

Why attend:
For staffing and workforce-solutions experts optimizing flexible-talent strategies.

Register Here: ProcureCon Contingent Staffing 2026

RecBuzz 2026

Dates: April 15–16, 2026

Location: InterContinental Budapest, Hungary

Focus & Description:
The world’s premier conference on recruitment marketplaces and job boards.

Why attend:
Network with recruitment-tech leaders and uncover trends in digital hiring, data, and AI.

Register Here: RecBuzz 2026

SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2026

Dates: April 19–22, 2026

Location: Grapevine (Dallas area), USA

Focus & Description:
Focused on recruiting, sourcing, and employer branding with actionable sessions for TA practitioners.

Why attend:
For recruiters aiming to strengthen sourcing operations and candidate engagement.

Register Here: SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2026

Recruiting Events in May 2026

TAtech North America & World Talent Tech Forum

Dates: May 6–8, 2026

Location: Charleston, USA

Focus & Description:
Dedicated to job boards, talent marketplaces, and recruiting automation.

Why attend:
For leaders evaluating HR tech and talent acquisition innovations.

Register Here: TAtech North America & World Talent Tech Forum

HRO Today Forum North America

Dates: May 6–8, 2026

Location: Philadelphia, USA

Focus & Description:
A strategic HR and TA leadership event covering outsourcing, data-driven HR, and workforce transformation.

Why attend:
For senior HR leaders benchmarking enterprise-level practices.

Register Here: HRO Today Forum North America

HR World Summit 2026

Dates: May 26–27, 2026

Location: Alfândega Porto Congress Center, Porto, Portugal

Focus & Description:
Known as the “Summit with a Soul,” uniting 1,000 delegates to discuss AI, ethics, and leadership.

Why attend:
For HR leaders focused on empathetic leadership and future-ready strategies.

Register Here: HR World Summit 2026

Recruiting Events in June 2026

CIPD Festival of Work

Dates: June 10–11, 2026

Location: London, United Kingdom

Focus & Description:
A major European HR event on people strategy, learning, and employee experience.

Why attend:
For HR and people-development professionals across EMEA.

Register Here: CIPD Festival of Work

SHRM Annual Conference & Expo (SHRM26)

Dates: June 16–19, 2026

Location: Orlando, USA

Focus & Description:
The world’s largest HR event featuring global best practices in compliance, DEI, leadership, and talent management.

Why attend:
For HR and TA teams attending together to explore innovations and connect globally.

Register Here: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo (SHRM26)

Recruiting Events in July 2026

RecFest 2026

Dates: July 2026 (Exact dates TBA)

Location: Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Focus & Description:
The world’s largest open-air recruitment festival, combining inspiration, learning, and community.

Why attend:
For recruiters and TA teams seeking creative inspiration in a festival atmosphere.

Register Here: RecFest 2026

Recruiting Events in September 2026

RecFest USA 2026

Dates: September 23–24, 2026

Location: Nashville, USA

Focus & Description:
The U.S. edition of RecFest brings the same energy, community, and insight to American recruiting professionals.

Why attend:
For agency and in-house recruiters looking for creative approaches and strong networks.

Register Here: RecFest USA 2026

Recruiting Events in October 2026

Wharton People Analytics Conference 2026

Dates: October 2026 (Exact dates TBA)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Focus & Description:
Hosted by the Wharton School, this global event advances the science of people analytics, data, and behavioral insights at work.

Why attend:
For leaders driving evidence-based talent strategies and organizational design.

Register Here: Wharton People Analytics Conference 2026

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo (EMEA)

Dates: October 6–8, 2026

Location: London, United Kingdom

Focus & Description:
A senior-leadership conference focused on workforce strategy, analytics, and future skills.

Why attend:
For CHROs and HR leaders shaping enterprise transformation.

Register Here: Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo (EMEA)

HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026

Dates: October 20–22, 2026

Location: Las Vegas, USA

Focus & Description:
The definitive global HR tech event featuring AI, analytics, and next-gen talent platforms.

Why attend:
Essential for HR and TA leaders upgrading or integrating new technology systems.

Register Here: HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026

Final Thoughts

Plan early. Many events offer early-bird pricing and limited exhibition or speaking opportunities.
Mix global and regional conferences to balance reach and cost.
Curate your schedule to align with your strategic goals—tech adoption, branding, or leadership growth.
Leverage attendee lists and matchmaking tools to set up meetings in advance.
After attending, share learnings with your team to amplify ROI and thought leadership.

Quick Recap by Region

North America: SHRM Talent, SHRM Annual, HR Tech, UNLEASH, Transform, i4cp, TAtech, RecFest USA, SSOW, ProcureCon.
Europe & UK: Executive Forum Europe, Recruitment Agency Expo, EVOLVE!, CIPD Festival of Work, Gartner HR Symposium, HR World Summit, RecFest.
APAC: SHRM India, Gartner HR Symposium Australia.

Your Next Step:
Block your calendars, register early, and pick events aligned with your goals—tech innovation, recruiter enablement, or employer branding.
Showing up in the right rooms is half the work. The other half is what you do with the connections you make there.

Note: We’ll update this page as more relevant recruiting events for 2026 are announced down the road. So, keep coming back!

Learn, network, and grow with the help of recruiting events and conferences in 2025-26!

For recruiters, networking is vital. (It is for everyone, but definitely more so for recruiters!)

That’s where recruiting events come in! Whether through webinars, conferences, or workshops, these events are an excellent way to learn, expand your network, and stay on top of industry trends. 

Attending these upcoming 25 recruiting events will help you refine your recruiting strategies, discover new tools and technologies, and connect with like-minded professionals who can support your growth. By showing up at these gatherings, you not only invest in your skills but also ensure that you’re at the forefront of the industry as it continues to evolve.

Mark your calendars, fellow!

 

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