A good recruiter knows the importance of networking and getting to know people. After all, a quality network can expand your business, provide you with new growth opportunities, and retain existing clients (who are key to your success). That’s why recruiting events and conferences play such a crucial role in this industry.

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The importance of recruiting events for recruiters

It’s important for recruiters to attend recruiting events because they can help you:

• Learn about new recruiting tools or processes that could improve your workflow
• Stay up-to-date on recruitment trends and best practices
• Find new clients or candidates
• Build relationships with other professionals in the field

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

And with so many different events out there, deciding which ones are worth your time can be hard.

That’s where we come in! We’ve rounded up our top 22 upcoming recruiting events that you must attend this year. 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 organization’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.

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Must-attend recruitment events of 2024 for recruiters

Recruiting events in July 2024

Transforming RecOps with AI + Automation

Date: July 30, 2024

Fees: Free of cost

Place: Zoom

Learn how to leverage AI and Automation in your recruiting process and reduce your time-to-hire by 30%. Recruiterflow’s CEO Manan Shah will be walking you through some real-world use cases of how you can transform your RecOps using AI and automation.

Register here

NAHCR

Date: July 16-19, 2024

Fees: Check the official website

Place: Norfolk, Virginia

The Annual Conference by NAHCR offers a valuable learning experience for healthcare recruiters at every career level. Whether you’re a novice HR specialist, an experienced talent acquisition manager, or a VP overseeing the recruitment of nurses and clinical professionals, this conference caters to your professional development requirements. 

Developed by active healthcare recruiters, the program ensures the content aligns with your recruitment challenges, positioning your organization for a prosperous future.

Recruiting events in September 2024

HR Technology Conference

Date: September 24-27, 2024

Fees: Not available

Place: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

Engage with HR and IT leaders worldwide at the premier event dedicated to HR innovation—the HR Technology Conference. It stands as the original and largest platform where you’ll encounter trends, tools, technology, and insights to elevate your HR strategies beyond best practices, all in one comprehensive event.

Ohio HR Conference

Date: September 25-27, 2024

Fees: $549

Place: Sandusky, Ohio

Attend the Ohio SHRM 2024 HR Conference for networking opportunities with leading professionals and recruiters in your field. Explore keynote speakers and workshops covering crucial topics such as employee retention and diversity and inclusion. If you’re seeking strategies to attract top talent in your area, this is an essential event to attend.

Recruiting events in October 2024

SOURCING SUMMIT EUROPE

Date: October 09-10, 2024

Fees:  €547.00

Place: Amsterdam

Join the extraordinary gathering of sourcers from five continents at #SOSUEU—an event like no other. Collaborate, network, and learn in the presence of the MOST INFLUENTIAL leaders. Gain firsthand insights into the challenges, new trends, and opportunities shaping the tech talent sourcing landscape.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to be part of a global community shaping the future of sourcing. #SOSUEU is where extraordinary sourcers come together to inspire, connect, and lead.

Social Recruiting Days

Date: October 10-11, 2024

Fees: EUR 1,190.00

Place: Berlin

Social Recruiting Days 2024 comprises three tracks. Track 1 focuses on recruiter enthusiasm for effective candidate outreach and external communication. Track 2 underscores the importance of creating an engaging candidate journey and experience. Track 3 delves into the exploration of effective technical solutions and tools to improve recruitment processes. The event offers workshops, hackathons, and in-depth sessions with immediate and practical benefits.

Gartner ReimagineHR Conference

Date: October 28 – 30, 2024

Fees: $3,875

Place: Orlando

Experience the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference 2024—an essential gathering for CHROs and HR leaders seeking must-have insights, strategies, and technology optimization guidance. Join a global community of HR leaders from diverse industries to expand your professional network. 

Benefit from exclusive access to the latest Gartner research designed to help you meet the future demands of HR. Each track is tailored with a specific focus to deliver what matters most to you and your organization.

Recruiting events in November 2024

SHRM INCLUSION Conference

Date: November 04-07, 2024

Fees: $1,895 (non-member)

Place: Aurora, Colorado 

Be part of SHRM INCLUSION 2024, where you’ll acquire the tools, best practices, and actionable solutions to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture. Gain insights not only on enhancing employee satisfaction but also on positively impacting your organization’s bottom line and empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential.

INCLUSION 2024 provides practical applications to broaden your perspective, promote inclusivity, and elevate cultural awareness, making you an even more robust advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Silicon Valley TechRecruit Conference 

Date: November 06-07, 2024

Fees: TBA

Place: San Francisco

TechRecruit Conference aims to enlighten Talent Acquisition professionals about innovative Talent Technology across diverse industries.

This fast-paced learning event encompasses Talent Intelligence, Sourcing, Recruiting, Talent Operations, Recruitment Analytics & Metrics, Program Management, Marketing, Employer Branding, Contingent Workforce Programs, Procurement & Evaluation of Talent Technologies, Automation, Leadership, and Success Measurement.

Rethink HR Tech

Date: November 24 – 26, 2024

Fees: €3,249

Place: Berlin

Europe’s premier HR Tech event unites over 200 CHROs and senior HR decision-makers. Join to engage in discussions on HR Technologies, New Work, Recruitment, and more with your peers. 

Explore the latest technological trends, opportunities, risks, and practical examples directly from and for HR professionals. Don’t miss the chance to meet all stakeholders in HR and recruitment in one place. 

Talent Acquisition Week

Date: Febraury 3-6, 2025

Fees: Starts at $349

Place: San Diego, CA

This will be a 3-day event where you can learn and implement strategies for social recruiting, talent sourcing, employer branding, data analytics, and DEIB from fellow TA practitioners.

Learn, network, and grow with the help of recruiting events and conferences in 2024!

Networking is important in any industry, but especially in the recruiting industry.

For recruiters, the road to success can be lonely and filled with countless hours spent on social media and cold emails. It’s important to take the time to meet new people, close contacts, and other professionals in your field. An event not only provides a great opportunity to network with others, but also to crystallize your goals as a recruiter—it is the perfect place to approach industry peers, potential employees, and even old friends from college or high school!

What’s also great about events like these is that they’re always a good place to gauge the overall health of your industry, meet prospective clients, and learn about what’s ahead for the future trends in your field.