From the festival-like atmosphere of RecFest in the UK and USA, which combines professional development with networking in a unique setting, to the strategic insights offered at the HRWest Conference in Oakland, these events cater to a wide array of interests and professional needs. LinkedIn's Talent Connect Summit, Indeed FutureWorks, and the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo are just a few of the other notable gatherings where talent acquisition professionals can connect, learn, and grow.

Each event listed in this blog is detailed with its focus, ideal audience, dates, locations, and cost (where available), providing a one-stop resource for planning your professional development journey in 2024.

Here are the top events to attend as a recruiter:

1. RecFest, UK
2. RecFest USA
3. HRWest Conference, Oakland, USA
4. Talent Connect (LinkedIn)
5. Indeed FutureWorks
6. SHRM Talent Conference & Expo
7. Recruitment Tech Event
8. Engage Boston 2024
9. Recruitment Agency Expo
10. ERE Recruiting Conference
11. Sourcing Summit Europe
12. Silicon Valley Techrecruit Conference
13. SOSU Tech
14. SourceCon
15. HR Vision
16. Talent 42

1. RecFest, UK

RecFest offers a unique festival experience for Talent Acquisition professionals with over 130 speakers, leading suppliers, and engaging activities, including a legendary afterparty.

• Category: Recruitment (general)‍
• Best for: Talent Acquisition Teams looking for a mix of professional development and networking in a festival atmosphere.‍
• When: 11th July 2024‍
• Where: Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, UK‍
• Cost: £149.00 for a single ticket, with group discounts available​

2. RecFest US

RecFest USA extends the unique festival experience of its UK counterpart to American shores, offering a dynamic blend of professional development and networking.

• Category: Recruitment (general)‍
• Best for: Talent Acquisition professionals seeking a festival-like atmosphere for learning and networking.‍
• When: Dates not specified for 2024‍
• Where: Location not specified, USA‍
• Cost: Starting from $149

3. HRWest Conference, Oakland, USA

HRWest Conference brings together HR professionals to discuss strategies, compliance, and technology, with a focus on strategic HR practices.

• Category: HR
• Best for: HR professionals seeking insights on talent retention, employee training, recognition, and well-being.
• When: March 2024 (exact dates not confirmed)
• Where: Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA, USA
• Cost: Starting from $199

4. Talent Connect (LinkedIn)

LinkedIn's Talent Connect Summit is designed for leaders in talent, learning, development, and recruitment, offering insights into the future of HR.

• Category: Recruitment (general)
• Best for: Leaders in talent acquisition, learning, and development.
• When: Week of October 28, 2024
• Where: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
• Cost: Information not available​

5. Indeed FutureWorks

Indeed FutureWorks is a global HR leaders' event with guest speakers, enlightening sessions, and access to Indeed's hiring solutions.

• Category: HR and recruitment
• Best for: Global HR leaders looking for insights into the future of work.
• When: Not specified for 2024
• Where: Location for 2024 not specified
• Cost: Details not available​

6. SHRM Talent Conference & Expo

SHRM Talent Conference & Expo focuses on innovative methods and processes in talent management, offering insights into current trends and future strategies.

• Category: Talent Management
• Best for: Recruitment and talent management professionals.
• When: April 14-17, 2024
• Where: Las Vegas & Virtual
• Cost: Registration details not available​

7. Recruitment Tech Event

Recruitment Tech Event focuses on the latest recruitment technology trends and innovations.

• Category: Recruitment Technology
• Best for: Professionals interested in the latest recruitment technologies.
• When: Dates not specified
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: €295.00 per ticket​

8. Engage Boston 2024

Engage Boston provides insights into key industry trends, technology innovation, and Bullhorn best practices.

• Category: Global Recruiting
• Best for: Recruitment leaders and practitioners looking for industry insights and product training.
• When: May 14-15, 2024
• Where: The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA
• Cost: Details not provided​

9. Recruitment Agency Expo

Recruitment Agency Expo in London is a transformative event for recruitment professionals, featuring leading experts and industry pioneers.

• Category: Recruitment (general)
• Best for: Recruitment professionals seeking to future-proof their agencies with the latest trends and strategies.
• When: 19-20 March 2024
• Where: ExCeL London, UK
• Cost: Free entry​

10. ERE Recruiting Conference

ERE Recruiting conference is a premier event for talent acquisition professionals offering actionable insights, practical ideas, and case studies by leaders in recruiting.

• Category: Recruiting (general)
• Best for: Recruitment professionals focused on talent acquisition and management strategies.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available.

11. Sourcing Summit Europe (SOSU EU)

SOSU EU is an extraordinary gathering where sourcers from around the world collaborate, network, and learn about new trends and challenges in tech talent sourcing.

• Category: Sourcing
• Best for: Recruiters and sourcers looking to learn from international sourcing experts.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available.

12. Silicon Valley Techrecruit Conference

Silicon Valley Techrecruit Conference is a comprehensive conference designed to educate Talent Acquisition on Talent Technology Innovations across industries, covering a wide array of topics from Talent Intelligence to Recruitment Analytics.

• Category: Tech Recruiting
• Best for: Recruitment professionals in the technology sector.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Silicon Valley, USA
• Cost: Details not available.

13. SOSU Tech

SOSU Tech, or Sourcing Summit Technology, focuses on the latest tools and technologies in talent sourcing.

• Category: Sourcing
• Best for: Talent acquisition professionals and sourcers interested in leveraging technology for talent sourcing.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available.

14. SourceCon

SourceCon is renowned for bringing together the best in the sourcing community to share innovative tactics and strategies.

• Category: Sourcing
• Best for: Recruiters and sourcers looking for advanced techniques and tools in talent sourcing.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available.

15. HR Vision

HR Vision focuses on the latest trends and innovations in the human resources sector.

• Category: Human Resources
• Best for: HR professionals and leaders seeking insights into future HR trends and strategies.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available.

16. Talent 42

Talent 42 is a national conference specifically designed for tech recruiters and tech hiring managers.

• Category: Tech Recruiting
• Best for: Recruiters and hiring managers in the technology sector.
• When: Dates not specified for 2024
• Where: Location not specified
• Cost: Details not available