The new year has arrived, bringing a packed schedule of recruiter and HR conferences worth considering. While attending every event sounds great in theory, it's not practical. That's why we've done the legwork for you, reviewing past feedback, speaker quality, and trending topics to highlight the ones most likely to deliver value this year. Here are the top 24 must-attend recruiter conferences in the United States in 2025.
When: Feb. 3-Feb. 6, 2025
Where: San Diego, CA
Price: Varies ($1,795-$2,770)
Over the past 15 years, talent acquisition professionals and HR leaders have convened at Talent Acquisition Week to explore the latest in recruiting news and tech. The conference will take place at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA.
Attendees have praised the event for its comprehensive content and networking opportunities. Past participants have noted the value in learning new strategies, connecting with industry peers, and feeling empowered to execute talent strategies effectively.
When: Feb. 25, 2025
Where: Virtual
Price: Free
The February 2025 FRBR by hireEZ is a popular way for recruiters to kick off their conference attendance for the year. The conference is entirely virtual, so attendees can join in from anywhere! Sessions are interactive and attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation!
Designed for professionals seeking actionable insights, the event aims to inspire and elevate leadership skills in recruitment.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Mar. 3-Mar. 6, 2025
Where: Scottsdale, AZ & Virtual
Price: Varies ($1,295-$4,295)
The 2025 i4cp Next Practices Now Conference is a premier event for senior HR leaders. Attendees can join in person at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, AZ, or attend virtually. This conference offers a vendor-free environment where over 500 HR executives can engage in strategic discussions and gain actionable insights to address emerging industry challenges.
This conference is consistently rated as the number one HR event for senior leaders, providing a unique opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends and implement forward-thinking strategies within organizations.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Mar. 3-Mar. 5, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL
Price: Varies ($4,025-$4,325)
The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 is an event led by Gartner experts and the IT community. The conference will take place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
The conference gives attendees the opportunity to leverage actionable insights from Gartner's proprietary research. This gives attendees the ability to redefine and validate their organization's data and analytics strategies.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Mar. 7, 2025
Where: Austin, TX
Price: Varies ($85-$500)
TalentNet Live Austin 2025 boasts that it is the most engaging recruiting/HR conference with the smallest price tag (for an in-person conference). The conference will take place at The Eleanor in Austin, TX, on the first day of SXBW.
The agenda and speakers for this conference have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Mar. 17-Mar. 19, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Price: $1,695-$2,795
Transform 2025 is an event that brings together talent acquisition professionals, startups, and investors to learn and network. The conference will take place at the Wynn Las Vegas in Nevada. Attendees can explore the intersection of technology and human-centric workplace transformations.
Past participants have praised the conference for its ability to bring people together that don't normally cross-collaborate to such a degree, allowing the conversation to shift from transactional to collaborative.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Mar. 25-Mar. 28, 2025
Where: Miami Beach, FL
Price: $2,640 (members); $3,325 (non-members)
The 2025 Executive Forum North America is Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) flagship event, and it's designed for CEOs, owners, and senior-level staffing executives from organizations of all sizes. This conference is set to take place at Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, FL.
Past SIA Executive Forums have been praised for their timely and thoughtful content, diversity of topics, and ability to connect high-level executives from throughout the country. Many consider this a must-attend conference to stay informed about the latest developments in the staffing industry.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Apr. 10-Apr. 11, 2025
Where: Philadelphia, PA
Price: Varies ($190-$1,140)
The 2025 Wharton People Analytics Conference is designed for HR's people analytics team members. It will be hosted at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA. The conference brings together students, academics, industry professionals, and industry experts.
The Wharton School, one of the world's premier business schools, hosts the conference, and Accenture and Google are its top sponsors.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: Apr. 29, 2025
Where: Virtual
Price: Free
The For Recruiters, By Recruiters (FRBR) Conference by hireEZ reports on the most recent trends and innovations affecting the recruitment industry. For that reason, the topics are not planned out too far in advance. Past topics have included the impact of recruitment AI, the importance of recruitment marketing/branding, and how to reskill as a recruiter. If you're interested in speaking at the April 2025 FRBR conference, contact the community leadership team at hireEZ.
When: Apr. 29-Apr. 30, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Price: $399 (early bird, virtual); $1,399 (early bird, in-person)
The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit takes a look at what comes next in the talent acquisition industry. It will take place at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. This summit combines the ERE Recruiting Conference and SourceCon, offering a comprehensive experience that blends tactical sourcing and recruiting expertise with strategic talent acquisition insights.
ERE is the publisher of the CandE Benchmark, which allows organizations to assess and improve their candidate experience. Both the ERE Recruiting Conference and SourceCon have been highly attended and praised in the past, so this combined summit is sure to be an amazing event.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: May 6-May 8, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Price: $1,995-$2,995, with group discounts available
Nicknamed “The International Festival of HR,” UNLEASH America is a conference targeted towards HR leaders. Speakers at the conference will deliver comprehensive insights into future HR trends, technologies, and strategies.
Attendees of UNLEASH American can participate in dynamic conversations on breakthrough technologies and humanistic approaches, with three days of expert analysis. With over 5,000 global HR leaders expected to attend, the event enables attendees to arm themselves with the knowledge to shape tomorrow's strategies.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: May 12-May 15, 2025
Where: Aurora, CO
Price: Varies ($1,195-$2,195)
Workhuman Live 2025 is an HR conference that aims to elevate workplace culture and human connections. The conference will take place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO. Attendees can earn over 52 educational hours recognized by leading HR organizations.
Workhuman has gone a different way than most talent acquisition conferences in its choices for speakers, with the top keynote speakers being psychologist and author Adam Grant, and comedian Trevor Noah.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: May 22, 2025
Where: Washington, D.C.
Price: TBD
Details of the 2025 RecruitDC have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: May 28-May 29, 2025
Where: Boston, MA
Price: $1,999 (regular); $1,199 (early bird)
Engage Boston 2025 is one of three annual conferences hosted by Bullhorn (with the other two hosted outside the US), and it is targeted toward agency recruiters. The conference will take place at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport in Boston, MA. It will provide insights from industry leaders sharing their vision for 2025 and beyond.
TAtech North America 2025 is a B2B conference targeted toward CEOs, senior executives, and emerging leaders at job board and talent technology companies. The conference will take place at the Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, CA. Unlike large-scale HR events, this conference provides a more intimate environment, facilitating meaningful connections among thought and business leaders in the industry.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: Jun. 29-Jul. 2, 2025
Where: San Diego, CA & Virtual
Price: Varies ($2,095-$2,995)
The 2025 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo is SHRM's flagship event. This event takes place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, and it offers over 375 sessions covering the latest best practices that are reshaping the HR field.
The conference offers the opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. These allow you to share experiences and gather actionable strategies to take back to your organization.
Click here to learn more and to register for the conference.
When: Jul. 29, 2025
Where: Virtual
Price: Free
Details of the July 2025 FRBR Conference have yet to be announced. Visit our events page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Aug. 13-Aug. 14, 2025
Where: Virtual
Price: Free
The details of this year's RecruitCon are pending announcement. Last year's conference focused on how recruiters can pivot to keep up with changes in the talent acquisition field. Visit our events page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Sep. 10-Sep. 11, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
Price: TBD
Details of the 2025 Indeed Futureworks have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Sep. 15-Sep. 18, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA
Price: TBD
Details of the 2025 Workday Rising have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Sep. 16-Sep. 18, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Price: TBD
Details of the 2025 HR Tech have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Oct. 15-Oct. 16, 2025
Where: Nashville, TN
Price: TBD
Details of the 2025 RecFest US have yet to be announced. Visit this page to stay up to date on news about this conference.
When: Oct. 26—Oct. 29, 2025
Where: Louisville, KY & Virtual
Price: Varies ($1,695-$2,495)
SHRM Inclusion is a conference focused on DEI in the talent acquisition industry. The conference will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY. It is set to offer over 100 sessions across 8 content tracks, led by experts in DEI.
At SHRM Inclusion, you can engage with more than 2,400 DEI professionals. The conference also allows you to earn over 20 professional development credits towards SHRM recertification.
Click here for more information and to register for the conference.
When: Oct. 28, 2025
Where: Virtual
Price: Free
Details of the Dec 2025 FRBR Conference have yet to be announced. Visit our events page to stay up-to-date on news about this conference.
At hireEZ, we're no strangers to recruiter conferences, whether hosting or attending; these events keep us closely connected to the talent acquisition community and recruitment landscape. Staying in tune with these shifts is essential for us, as it enables us to enhance our platform to meet the needs of TA professionals.
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