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Recruiting keeps changing. Over the last year, generative AI, pay-transparency expectations, and the ongoing shift to hybrid work have continued to reshape how organizations hire. Keeping up takes more than skimming headlines. The best recruiting conferences give talent acquisition teams a chance to hear how peers are adapting, trade practical ideas, and evaluate new tools they can actually use.
This guide starts with on-demand content you can watch right away, then moves into a month-by-month look at standout recruiting conferences across 2026.
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Why attend a talent acquisition conference?
If you’re a recruiter or a talent acquisition leader, you already know about 2026’s hiring statistics. And you don’t have to navigate them alone. The right event can help you spot emerging trends earlier, pressure-test your strategy, and come back with ideas you can put into practice.
- Stay current on trends. Conferences are one of the fastest ways to hear how practitioners are approaching AI-assisted hiring, pay transparency, and skills-based sourcing in the real world.
- Expand your network. Connect with recruiters, hiring managers and people‑ops leaders facing similar challenges to exchange ideas and form lasting partnerships.
- Get inspired. Strong case studies and customer stories can help your team imagine new ways to improve the hiring experience and rethink what is possible.
- Learn from specialists. The best agendas pair broad strategy with direct access to operators, CHROs, data experts, and talent ops leaders.
- Earn credits. Many conferences offer continuing-education or professional-development credits that can support certification goals.
Topics to watch for at the 2026 recruiting conferences
There are going to be a lot of sessions to choose from. Here are some of the hottest topics the recruiters we talk to are most interested in hearing about:
- The current state of talent operations — and how TA ops leaders are solving key challenges
- How teams are thoughtfully leveraging AI recruiting
- The recruitment metrics that actually matter the most
- How to succeed in high-volume recruiting
- How teams deal with worker shortages in industries like manufacturing and healthcare
On-demand talent acquisition conference recaps, webinars, and seminars
There’s no need to wait to get up-to-date on the latest in talent acquisition. Check out these sessions you can watch or read about right now.
How Top TA Teams Get Faster (and Hit Their Goals) in 2026
Date: On-demand
Location: Virtual Webinar
Price: Free
Watch a candid fireside chat moderated by Hung Lee, featuring Kyle Lagunas, Ahryun Moon, and Manjuri Sinha, as we translate the 2026 Hiring Insights Report’s headline findings into an executive-ready playbook. We’ll dig into what’s changing in talent acquisition right now, plus what to do next if you’re trying to scale hiring without sacrificing quality, candidate trust, or hiring teams’ bandwidth.
How S&P Global Transformed Enterprise Hiring with AI Agents
Date: On-demand
Location: Online
Price: Free
Moderated by Hung Lee, founder of Recruiting Brainfood, this conversation unpacks what real TA transformation looks like at scale. Tiffany Clark, Global Head of People Solutions at S&P Global, is joined by GoodTime CEO Ahryun Moon to explore how human-centric AI agents — powered by GoodTime Orchestra — helped unify a fragmented global hiring systems to unlock agility and accelerate business outcomes.
Meet Cori: The AI agent transforming hiring coordination
Date: On-demand
Location: Online
Price: Free
Get a first look at Cori, GoodTime’s AI agent, and how she’s redefining what it means to automate hiring coordination. Already the leader in complex interview scheduling, Cori elevates GoodTime with an AI agent that doesn’t just automate tasks — she handles the complexity and ambiguity of coordination end-to-end, freeing your team to focus on human interactions
2026 recruiting conferences by month
January 2026
HR Vision New York
Date: January 14-15, 2026
Location: New York City
Price: $1,499 early‑bird ($2,499 standard)
This two‑day summit convenes HR and talent leaders to explore how AI, data and people‑centric strategies are transforming the workforce. Early bird tickets save $1,000 off the standard delegate rate, and the agenda pairs keynotes with interactive workshops and networking.
February 2026
Talent Acquisition Week 2026
Date: February 2–5, 2026
Location: San Diego, CA
Price: From $1,395 (two‑day conference pass)
TA Week combines three conferences—Social Recruiting Strategies, Talent Sourcing Strategies and Employer Branding—under one roof. The main conference runs Feb 3–4 with pre‑ and post‑conference workshops on Feb 2 and Feb 5. Networking receptions and a seaside venue make this a favorite for recruiting leaders looking to sharpen sourcing skills and share branding tactics.
HR Solutions in Healthcare 2026
Date: February 26–27, 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada & Virtual
Price: Prices vary; early‑bird and virtual passes available
Canada’s only national conference dedicated exclusively to healthcare HR returns for its fourth year. Expect peer‑to‑peer learning, case studies and discussions on innovations in health‑care HR, workforce shortages, legal considerations and workplace violence. Networking receptions and interactive sessions encourage rich collaboration among HR decision‑makers.
March 2026
UNLEASH America 2026
Date: March 17–19, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Price: Pricing tiers vary
Billed as the “International Festival of HR,” UNLEASH America brings together HR technology vendors, practitioners and analysts for inspiring keynotes and deep‑dive case studies. The 2026 edition promises visionary speakers and an expansive expo hall at the Caesars Forum. It’s ideal for leaders seeking the latest tech solutions and global networking opportunities.
Transform 2026
Date: March 23–25, 2026
Location: Wynn Las Vegas, NV
Price: $1,495 early‑bird / $2,795 standard
Transform gathers people‑ops executives, founders and investors for three immersive days of hands‑on workshops, small‑group discussions and over 350 speakers. Attendees enjoy unlimited one‑to‑one meetings, breakfast and lunch, receptions and a closing after‑party. It’s the conference for those who want to shape the future of work and build a people‑first strategy.
April 2026
SHRM Talent 2026
Date: April 19–22, 2026
Location: Dallas, TX
Price: Packages available for individuals and teams
SHRM’s premier talent‑acquisition conference dives deep into skills‑based hiring, AI governance, workforce planning and culture. Attendees can choose from multiple tracks—AI‑Powered Talent Transformation, Career Agility, Skills‑Based Workforce Planning and more. Expect data‑driven insights, networking with like‑minded peers and 30‑day on‑demand access to sessions.
Workhuman Live 2026
Date: April 27–30, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL
Price: $1,095 early‑bird / $2,195 standard
Workhuman Live bills itself as the “best HR conference of 2026,” focusing on recognition, rewards and building human‑centered workplaces. Attendees can join a Women of Workhuman pre‑conference summit, enjoy a late‑night party at Universal Orlando, and hear from inspirational speakers. The early‑bird rate ends on September 28, 2025.
May 2026
Engage Boston 2026
Date: May 27–28, 2026
Location: Boston, MA
Price: Registration packages vary
Bullhorn’s flagship U.S. conference for staffing and recruiting professionals offers two days of industry insights, tactical product training, and plenty of one‑to‑one networking. With more than 1,000 attendees and sessions on technology innovation and future‑of‑staffing strategies, Engage is the place to connect with agency peers and Bullhorn experts.
June 2026
SHRM26 – SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2026
Date: June 16–19, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL
Price: $2,095 individual / $1,885.50 per person for teams
As one of the largest HR conferences in the world, SHRM26 brings together more than 400 speakers across nine content tracks and offers over 28 professional development credits. Topics range from artificial intelligence and pay transparency to leadership, security, and compliance. Early registration guarantees the best rates and access to popular sessions.
July 2026
RecFest UK 2026
Date: July 2, 2026
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Price: See site for tiers
The world’s largest talent‑acquisition festival returns to Knebworth Park for a day of outdoor stages, live music and inspirational speakers. Expect specialist tracks like Tech Hiring, Diversity & Inclusion and Early Careers, as well as exhibitions, food stalls and a festival atmosphere.
HR Healthcare 2026
Date: July 13-15, 2026
Location: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
Price: $999 early-bird through May 31 ($1,199 standard)
HR Healthcare has now announced its 2026 details and deserves to move out of the watch-this-space bucket. The event is positioned as a peer-led forum for healthcare HR innovators, with a program that touches recruiting, engagement, development, and talent strategy in one of the toughest labor markets in the economy. The 2026 edition also includes the HR Healthcare Innovation Awards and SHRM/HRCI-accredited learning opportunities.
NAHCR26
Date: July 14–17, 2026
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Price: Pricing TBD
The National Association for Health Care Recruitment’s annual conference carries the theme “Fresh Perspectives: Pouring New Life into Health Care Recruitment”. Developed by practicing healthcare recruiters, the program delivers real‑world strategies for tackling workforce shortages, embracing innovation, and enhancing candidate engagement. Attendees can explore a vibrant exhibit hall and network with peers while leaving with actionable tools.
August 2026
Moment 2026 from GoodTime
Date: August 25-27, 2026
Location: Sausalito, CA
Price: $250 reservation fee
This August, we’re bringing together a curated group of talent acquisition and HR leaders for Moment, an exclusive three-day event experience designed to spark new ideas, strengthen peer connections, and create space for honest conversations about the future of hiring.
Alongside the GoodTime team, a select group of industry leaders will guide conversations, share perspectives, and create an environment that feels candid, collaborative, and actionable.
There will also be incredible food, beautiful scenery, and time to recharge along the way. This is an intentionally intimate event, limited to approximately 100 attendees. Here’s a preview of who we have attending so far:
- Kobi Ampoma, Head of Talent Acquisition at Heineken
- Shauna Geraghty, SVP, Global Head of People at Talkdesk
- Kyle Lagunas, Founder at Kyle&Co
- Manjuri Sinha, VP of HR at Miro
- Gita Wankel, Global Head of Business Recruiting, Pinterest
September 2026
Indeed FutureWorks 2026
Date: September 2-3, 2026
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ & Virtual
Price: $999 in-person; virtual attendance is complimentary
Indeed FutureWorks has now published full 2026 details and is one of the clearest additions for the back half of the year. The event is built around what Indeed is calling “The Human Advantage,” with live product demonstrations, client insights, keynotes, and hybrid access for teams that want either the in-person Phoenix experience or a no-cost virtual option. It is especially relevant for TA leaders hiring at scale.
RecFest USA 2026
Date: September 23-24, 2026
Location: The Fairgrounds, Nashville, TN
Price: $99 early-bird general admission
RecFest USA is an easy add for a recruiting-conference roundup because it is explicitly designed for TA and HR professionals and uses the same high-energy festival model that made RecFest UK a staple. The 2026 event returns to Nashville with four stages, 80+ speakers, and a theme centered on “The Human Advantage” in an AI-heavy recruiting environment.
LinkedIn Talent Connect 2026
Date: September 28-30, 2026
Location: Javits Center, New York City & global broadcast
Price: Summit is invite-only; Show details are being released in stages
LinkedIn Talent Connect now has enough public detail to move into the main list. The in-person Summit is reserved for senior talent, HR, and recruiting leaders, while the broader Talent Connect Show gives the wider market a virtual way to tune in. The 2026 themes are especially timely for enterprise TA teams, covering AI evaluation, organizational readiness, trust and security, and how to embed AI into real workflows.
October 2026
Workday Rising 2026
Date: October 12-15, 2026
Location: The Venetian Resort and Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV & Online
Price: In-person and digital pass options are available
Workday Rising has now confirmed its North America event, which makes it a strong addition for recruiting and HR tech leaders already operating in the Workday ecosystem or evaluating where large-platform HR innovation is going next. Workday is positioning the event around AI innovation, customer stories, networking, and more than 400 sessions, so it is likely to be especially useful for enterprise teams that want a direct look at product direction and customer use cases.
HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026
Date: October 20–22, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Price: Expo‑only and all‑access passes available starting at $1,895
The 2026 edition of HR Tech builds on its reputation as the premier event for HR innovation. You’ll find an even larger expo hall, expanded Women in HR Tech and HR Executive Strategy Summits, and sessions that tackle AI adoption, talent intelligence, and employee experience. If you can only attend one HR tech event next year, this is it.
November 2026
Workday Rising EMEA 2026
Date: November 17-19, 2026
Location: Barcelona, Spain & Online
Price: Registration opens in June; pass details are on the event site
Workday has also published the 2026 dates for Rising EMEA, so this one can come out of the TBA section too. For EMEA-based HR, finance, IT, and talent leaders, it is one of the most practical late-year options for seeing Workday’s AI and product direction, hearing customer stories, and networking with peers in the region without waiting for the next North America cycle.
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