Sam will discuss the current UK and global market trends, with an eye on what is still to come and how to harness these to support business success.

She will consider the following:

• the impact of diversification in the market and opportunities to pivot;


• whether the legislative landscape will fundamentally change the nature of our sector:


• driving productivity gains in the current climate;


• getting ahead of the market with a skills first agenda; and


• looking at potential market disruptors and their impacts in an ever-changing market.

Do join Sam to gain valuable insights on the current recruitment landscape and where we go from here!

In 2025, payroll can be fully integrated with your CRM or Time & Attendance system. Tax codes, Auto-enrolment, Holiday pay, and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates run automatically. Employees can view Live Pay and historic Payslips, P60s, and P45s on a mobile app via self-service. Automation provides one-click approval for HMRC (PAYE, CIS, and Umbrella), pensions, and bookkeeping.

The recruitment market is evolving rapidly. Shaped by technology, economic pressures, candidate expectations and shifting client demands. In this session, Romilly Wakeling, Managing Director of educationRnR, shares real-world strategies for staying competitive in a changing landscape. Drawing on her experience in both public and private sector recruitment, Romilly will explore how agencies can adapt their mindset, processes and people strategy to not just survive, but thrive. From client engagement to candidate experience, this talk is packed with practical takeaways for future-proofing your agency in uncertain times.

Discover how Neil recently billed over £1 million as the sole recruiter in his business. Learn about the challenges you'll face and how to overcome them, the mistakes to avoid, and how to truly thrive in a recessive, saturated market. Hear how to bill more and keep more by turning a one-person operation into a powerhouse that can rival a 5-10 person agency through the strategic use of AI and technology. Neil will share practical insights on standing out in a crowded market, maximising efficiency and reach, and keeping costs low while maintaining high margins. A talk that was packed three rows back from the seated area in London and one not to be missed in Birmingham!

AI in recruitment is real. After 18 months of hype, agencies are now seeing the true impact across their recruiting teams. As the market tightens , recruiters are turning to AI as a core component in their ability to differentiate and compete in today's market - able to do more, all with the same team. Join Bullhorn to see how agencies can seamlessly infuse AI into their workflows and create a more efficient and effective recruitment process. We’ll show how the Bullhorn Platform can maximise AI's impact by leveraging a vast, recruitment-specific, and actionable data ecosystem to make the best decisions for your business.

Hiring speed and compliance do not need to be a trade-off. This session shows how talent teams can remove screening drag so offers go out sooner while maintaining accuracy and auditability. We will map “time-to-offer minus screening delay,” expose the five most common bottlenecks, and show where automation delivers the quickest wins across ordering, candidate data capture, and status communications. We will cover risk-based screening tiers for different roles, how to set SLAs that stick with hiring managers and providers, and which KPIs to track to keep cycles predictable. Attendees leave with a simple scorecard, a lightweight risk matrix, and three quick changes they can roll out in their current process.

Recruitment leaders and founders - you've built something great, but the rules are changing. AI is no longer a future concept-it's already reshaping recruitment today.

The agencies that embrace it now are the ones who will dominate the next decade.

This isn't theory. It's the real-world playbook from agencies scaling to 7+ figures with leaner teams, smarter systems, and stronger personal brands.

What you will walk away with.

• Real strategies for weaving AI into your delivery, BD and ops


• Global insights on what high-performing agencies are doing right now


• A clear roadmap to build an influence-led brand that drives inbound demand


• The mindset shift required to lead a future-fit recruitment business

Meet the game changers in recruitment tech! The RecTech Start-Up Showdown showcases the most innovative new companies shaping the future of recruitment. From AI-powered sourcing tools to game-changing automation, witness the future of recruitment unfold live on stage.

The Harsh Truth: Most Recruiters Won't Keep Up

AI will do the work - but trust still wins the hire. The future recruiter blends both... or gets left behind.

AI isn't taking your job - it's taking the admin you waste time on. If most of your week is spent chasing data and clicking between tabs, you're already behind. The recruiter of 2028 won't be a resourcer - they'll be a strategist, market expert, and trusted advisor. CRMs are getting smarter, automation is changing the game, and what sets you apart now is your influence, niche authority, and relationships. AI won't replace you - but a recruiter who uses it better will.||

The world of recruitment quite simply has changed and the opportunities are everywhere, but only for the savvy, future fit.

In this fast paced session we'll be exploring what it takes to succeed in this market.

How to be half the size delivering twice the net contribution.

How to build sales processes that land and convert.

How to humanise recruitment with AI and automations

... and more

This is about creating maximum performance, maximum momentum. Nothing less will do now.|

Most agencies rely on LinkedIn because their own ATS feels unusable. Messy, outdated data makes searches useless and outreach irrelevant. Yet in most cases, the right candidate is already sitting in the database. This session shows how agencies can turn their ATS from a CV graveyard into a source of truth. With live examples from recruitment teams, we’ll show how clean, structured, and enriched data leads to faster hires, better client conversations, and less reliance on costly external platforms.

Want sure fire ways to attract the perfect employers and candidates to your brand? It's time to rethink your approach and learn how to blow your competition out of the water-without breaking the bank! If you're ready to take your recruitment strategy to the next level, learn why recruitment is, at its core, a marketing game you will not want to miss this. We'll lift the veil on the strategies the successful agencies of all sizes are using right now for a competitive edge while you learn innovative techniques that will redefine your recruitment marketing success ... with a little game changing AI strategy thrown in. This is not just another recruitment talk-it's a masterclass in turning your recruitment marketing into a strategic, winning advantage. This session is packed with actionable insights that you can implement immediately. Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay ahead of the competition in a complex recruitment marketing world. It's time to attract more, convert faster, and spend less- hope to see you there!

In recruitment, we talk a lot about performance - but rarely about the culture that sustains it. Most firms invest in learning reactively: to fix people, plug gaps, or meet hiring targets. Development shouldn't be a reactive plan.

High-performing cultures aren't created by accident. They're built intentionally. Through clarity, capability and consistency. When development becomes part of how you lead, not just what you deliver, everything changes.

You attract better consultants. They stay longer. They stretch themselves. They shape the culture. And that culture attracts more of the right people - the kind who want to do great work, not just hit minimums.

Less drift. Fewer rehiring cycles. More trust. More consistency. More equity value

Recruitment and Employment Law - All You Need to Know in a Changing Legislative Landscape

The Government's Employment Rights Bill proposes a radical change to the world of work - zero hours contracts, day one rights, flexible working, SSP and fire and rehire are all under the spotlight. Simon will guide you through the changes, highlighting particular areas of concern - and offering some practical tips to protect your business moving forwards. Many of the changes are due to take effect in 2026 and therefore this session will keep you informed of the latest developments.

Join the Devyce team as they introduce Devyce RecIQ, including SensAI and learn how we are further revolutionising your recruitment business.

Discover the tool that all the top athletes and leaders are using to win - their breath.

In this energising and immersive session, you'll learn science-backed breathwork techniques to reduce stress, sharpen focus and access flow state - where motivation and productivity peak.

• Set to a powerful playlist, this isn't just relaxation it's a reset.


• Perfect for recruiters under pressure who need to stay calm, clear and on their game.


• Walk away feeling recharged and ready to perform at your best.

AI is only as effective as the prompts you create. In this dynamic session, Kalpesh Baxi and Tim Bennett will introduce a proven framework to help you prompt with confidence; no matter which AI tool you use. Drawing on real-world recruitment examples, they will demystify the art of effective prompting and share practical techniques you can apply straight away. Walk away equipped with trusted skills to unlock AI’s potential with no technical background required.

What does it take to build a ‘High Performance Sales Team’ and business of ‘Sales Champions, ‘New Business Winners’, & ‘Go-To-Recruiters’ in your business and industry? In this energising and highly charged session, renowned speaker Brad Shackleton (Motivational Sales & Leadership Coach) will share his global experiences and step-by-step process of what it takes for CEO’s, Business Owners, and Sales Leaders to build a ‘High Performance Sales Team’ to dramatically improve your sales performance to win new clients, candidates, and new business wins & opportunities for increased fee generation & billings in your business this year and next! If you want to dramatically increase your billings & personal income then this talk is for you!

Hear from people in the recruitment industry who want to have their say on all things recruitment - unbiased, unfiltered, unscripted. Explore the dynamic world of recruitment on RecTalk, hosted by Nitin Sharma, founder of Rectools.io. Dive into the latest trends, strategies, and innovations through expert interviews and insightful discussions with industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned recruiter, HR professional, or business owner, RecTalk is your essential resource for enhancing recruitment processes and understanding industry shifts.