Programme

Day

Theatre

Content Type

Speaker

10:00

Leadership is Action: Key actions and competencies of influential leaders in recruitment

Leadership & Strategy

Leadership is the key differentiator for successful recruitment agencies. This session explores how to evolve from recruiter to leader, understanding the crucial distinction between management and leadership. It challenges attendees to ask, "Why would anyone want to be led by you?" and highlights the key actions of influential leaders.

Through the "Savage Seven Cs" – Clarity, Climate, Communications, Coaching, Courage, Comprehension, and Creativity – attendees will discover leadership imperatives for growth and how to manage priorities effectively. Learn how to inspire teams, foster innovation, and drive agency success.
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Greg Savage
The Savage Recruitment Academy
Business Growth Advisor

Day 1 10:00 - 10:40 Ignite Stage Register Now
The AI Edge: How Expert Recruiters are Really Using AI

Process & Technology

Too many AI presentations talk about what AI COULD do. This is the presentation that shows you exactly what AI DOES do. Learn how to find candidates, instantly conduct research, craft search strings and messages, develop interview strategies, and provide insights for your hiring managers with ease. Johnny's hands-on, simple, jargon-free approach makes this presentation accessible to all. Join Johnny to see how AI can make recruitment more efficient and effective.
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Johnny Campbell
SocialTalent
CEO

Day 2 10:00 - 10:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
10:15

Making Outsourcing Work

Leadership & Strategy

In this VUCA world, businesses are managing multiple and often complex responsibilities together with unforeseen challenges. This results in a decrease in their concentration on core activities which directly impacts output. This session explains how businesses can leverage Outsourcing to navigate these challenges, build operational stability, efficiency, and sustainability, manage costs effectively, gain access to a global talent pool and most importantly take back control.
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Nicola Gray
IMS Group
Head of Sales - Financial Services

Session Sponsor

Day 1 10:15 - 10:45 Showcase Stage Register Now
RecTalk Podcast

Process & Technology

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. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our cutting-edge content on successful recruitment strategies and the future of work.
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Podcast

Day 1 10:15 - 11:00 Podcast Stage Register Now
Backdoor Hires – The data behind a rising problem

Sales & Marketing

Almost every recruiter has felt the sting of a Backdoor Hire after introducing their candidate. Adam will take you through the data behind the rise of backdoor hires and most importantly, how to handle each case when you come across them.
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Adam Clemons
Illumini Technology
Director

Session Sponsor

Day 1 10:15 - 10:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
Recruitment Fees You Never Knew Existed: Missed Fee Detection Using AI

Sales & Marketing

Is this the first case study where AI can deliver a directly reportable Return On Investment? Hires behind your back are on the rise, with UK Staff turnover rate doubling since COVID (CIPD study), due to more remote working and less formal Recruitment practices, Recruiters are more at risk than ever for Candidates to be employed behind their back.

Whether it's unintentional or deliberate, either way Recruiters are missing out on fees from hires where they've made the introduction. In the past, going through 100s of introductions manually on a regular basis to check just isn't worth the time, until now.
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Ben Lynch
Illumini Technology
Director

Session Sponsor

Day 2 10:15 - 10:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
10:30

Recruitment Is Marketing: It's time to Blow Your Competitors Out of the Water with Minimal Spend!

Sales & Marketing

Want more successful ways to attract 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 are using right now for a competitive edge and explore innovative techniques that will redefine your recruitment marketing efforts.

This is not just another recruitment talk-it's a masterclass in turning your recruitment marketing efforts into a strategic 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. It's time to attract more, convert faster, and spend less- hope to see you there!
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Nicole Clarke
Shazamme
Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Day 1 10:30 - 11:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
Discover what AI is meant to be in recruitment to gain an edge in 2025

Process & Technology

Want to learn how to build a cutting-edge tech stack using AI? Then this panel is a must-attend! We'll explore current perceptions of AI, highlight what’s genuinely working in recruitment firms to unlock real opportunities, and dive into the latest tools, including Copilot and Salesforce Agentforce.

Our panel of experts will share insights on what leading recruitment firms are doing right now, interpret key data to drive practical change, and discuss the intersection of ethics, profitability, and innovation. Plus, we'll paint a vision of what a tech-utopia could look like.
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Neil Curry
TargetRecruit
Sales Director

Alex Farrell
Autometry
Founder and CEO

Phil Ridgwell
Core Group
CEO

Khyati Pal
YPP Consulting
Managing Director

Day 2 10:30 - 11:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
10:45

How software abundance is slowing down your staffing business

Process & Technology

Too much software can harm your staffing business. Overlapping tools, data silos, and inefficiencies slow growth instead of boosting it. This session explores how to simplify your tech stack, choose the right tools, and maximise productivity. Ideal for leaders who want streamlined operations and smarter software investments.
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Selva Sundaram
Zoho Corp.
Senior Product Marketer

Session Sponsor

Day 2 10:45 - 11:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
11:00

Classic Marketing Strategies to Attract and Convert Clients and Candidates

Sales & Marketing

Peter explores how proven marketing strategies including positioning, messaging and branding can maximise the number and quality of clients and candidates you convert.
You’ll leave the session with actionable insights on how you can cut through saturated markets and achieve better outcomes with less resources.
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Peter Richman
Plug & Play
Managing Director

Day 1 11:00 - 11:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
We're Going on a Growth Hunt! Where Can We Find it in 2025?

Leadership & Strategy

In this presentation, Neil will review the emerging trends in our economy and labour market, identifying the areas where recruitment, staffing and talent firms can add most value and build their businesses in 2025. Resting on the REC's market-leading data, its network with clients and relations across the economy, he will address the question most on the mind of many of the REC members he speaks to - how can I get clients to see what we do differently, and as a driver of their growth?
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Neil Carberry
REC
Chief Executive

Day 2 11:00 - 11:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
Welcome to the future of recruitment: real life AI use cases to increase your agency performance

Process & Technology

AI in recruitment is real. After 18 months of hype and pressure testing agencies are now seeing adoption across their recruiting teams. Eager to take advantage of the productivity gains, recruiters are turning to AI as a core component in their ability to differentiate and compete in today's market.

Join Bullhorn to see how agencies can seamlessly infuse AI into their workflows and create a more efficient and effective recruitment process. We'll also show you 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.
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Ben Carter
Bullhorn International
Senior Director, Automation & AI

Liam Ryan
Bullhorn International
Senior Product Marketing Manager for Automation & AI

Session Sponsor

Day 1 11:00 - 11:30 Showcase Stage Register Now
The Resilient Recruiter

Process & Technology

Gain insider access to recruitment leaders as they reveal their most successful strategies - and candidly share their setbacks, mistakes and lessons learned - helping you accelerate your own growth.

Join Mark Whitby as he interviews recruitment industry leaders on the secrets to their success. You'll hear in-depth conversations where Mark uncovers the habits, strategies, attitudes and insights of highly successful recruiting, staffing and search firm owners. You'll listen in as he encourages guests to share their true stories including the mistakes and "failures" they experienced along the way, and what they learned from them. You can benefit from other people's experience in order to avoid the pitfalls and discover the shortcuts that could help you achieve faster results.
Read more...

Podcast

Day 1 11:00 - 11:45 Podcast Stage Register Now
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show

Process & Technology

A show for owners who want to create a small but high-profit rec firm they don’t work in all the time.

Join Mike and Kirsty as they broadcast live from the London Recruitment Expo. Our first show focuses on the 5 key things Mike has learnt by growing and selling two rec firms for a combined headline price of £39m. Our second show covers 4 zero-cost marketing techniques proven to win new clients in this market.

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Podcast

Day 2 11:00 - 11:45 Podcast Stage Register Now
11:15

Tackling Biases in the Recruitment Process

People & Culture

When we talk about Unconscious bias then this refers to a quick opinion about a situation or individual without being aware of such. Our brains form biases by using knowledge about social situations, attitudes, cultures, stereotypes and more. We can pick up and learn these things from the media and through experiences throughout life.

We have to recognise that not all biases are bad, and also be aware that we cannot remove bias completely, but instead should learn to identify and mitigate through process change and by evolving our own thinking through various techniques.
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Joanne Lockwood
SEE Change Happen
CEO / Director

Day 1 11:15 - 11:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Scaling Smart: Proven Strategies to Drive Recruitment Business Growth in 2025 and Beyond

Sales & Marketing

Join Vincent and a panel of industry experts for an insightful discussion on scaling your recruitment business while maintaining profitability. This interactive session will explore real-world strategies, practical solutions, and the latest industry trends to help business owners navigate growth challenges effectively. Attendees will gain actionable insights and have the opportunity to engage with experts and peers facing similar scaling challenges.

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Vincent Seddon
Simplicity
Customer Director

Will Grashoff
OX Seven
Managing Director

Ryan Wheeler
Hariley Solutions
Managing Director

Maria Dowding
Made Employment Ltd
Co Founder/Director

Day 2 11:15 - 11:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
VOIP In The Age Of AI

Process & Technology

We explore the value of having a modern phone system that is equipped to help recruitment consultants be more efficient through the power of AI.

We'll be interviewing our customer, Brookwood Recruitment, to understand:
- The importance of recording calls and transcribing them plus key use cases for recruitment agencies.
- How to automate the most time consuming manual tasks for consultants post call using AI.
- What call data you need to sync with your CRM to evaluate productivity.
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Omar Zafar
TalentLynk
Co-Founder

Dan Sherratt
Brookwood Recruitment'
Sales Operations Director

Session Sponsor

Day 1 11:15 - 11:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
AI Powered Job Application Qualification - Get Your Recruiters Selling Again

Process & Technology

TalentMatched is an AI Powered Job Application Qualification platform that instantly and accurately qualifies inbound job applications, removing the need for manual review and giving recruiters up to 40% of their day back!

This presentation highlights the inefficiency of manual reviewing job applications and the knock on effects for recruiters, recruitment companies, hiring companies and job searchers.

With job application levels at an all time high, Recruiters have become administrators, and we want to free the up to be the Sales people, they were born to be.

Its frightening how much opportunity and revenue is lost due to poor and inefficient processes and we want to change this.
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Tom Wood
TalentMatched.com
CEO - Co Founder

Session Sponsor

Day 2 11:15 - 11:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
11:30

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

Legal & Compliance

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 collective bargaining are all under the spotlight. Paul will guide you through the changes, highlighting particular areas of concern - and offering some practical tips to protect your business moving forwards.
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Paul Chamberlain
JMW Solicitors LLP
Partner and Head of Employment

Day 1 11:30 - 12:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
A New Era: Navigating the Business of Recruitment in the USA in 2025

Sales & Marketing

A changing landscape for regulations, immigration, public sector employment and taxes in the US will affect not only recruitment businesses operating in America in the months to come -- but also in the UK. Learn how adaptability and pragmatism will take hold in new ways of doing business at home and abroad from our expert panel in a stimulating discussion moderated by Recruiter editor DeeDee Doke.

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DeeDee Doke
Recruiter
Editor

Day 2 11:30 - 12:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
11:45

The Future of Recruitment In (Practical) Action with AI & Automation

Process & Technology

There has been a lot of noise about how AI will transform recruitment... In this practical session, Dries De Coster (Managing Director at Chat Automation Ltd) shows the real-life AI and Automation examples to help your recruitment middle & back office operations.
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Dries De Coster
Chat Automation Ltd
Managing Director

Session Sponsor

Day 1 11:45 - 12:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
The Future of Recruitment In (Practical) Action with AI & Automation

Process & Technology

There has been a lot of noise about how AI will transform recruitment... In this practical session, Dries De Coster (Managing Director at Chat Automation Ltd) shows the real-life AI and Automation examples to help your recruitment middle & back office operations.
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Dries De Coster
Chat Automation Ltd
Managing Director

Session Sponsor

Day 2 11:45 - 12:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
12:00

Business as Usual no Longer Exists

Leadership & Strategy

In a world where transformation is the new normal, we as business leaders need to embrace change and innovation on a daily basis. Ann will cover what you need to do to ensure that your company is not left behind.
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Ann Swain
APSCo
Global CEO

Day 1 12:00 - 12:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
Welcome to the Recruitment (R)evolution

Leadership & Strategy

The recruitment industry is different.

It has changed in a way that many weren't expecting but are now understanding.

We are experiencing a rapid fire evolution and to be successful in this market, you need to know how to transact in a different way.

Quite simply, you need to be fit for purpose or you will get left behind.

In this fast paced session, James will show you exactly what that means, what being fit for purpose now looks like and what you need to do to capture market share and truly thrive.
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James Osborne
The Recruitment Network
Cofounder

Day 2 12:00 - 12:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
RecTalk Podcast

Process & Technology

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. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our cutting-edge content on successful recruitment strategies and the future of work.
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Podcast

Day 1 12:00 - 12:45 Podcast Stage Register Now
The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast

Sales & Marketing

Join Charles Kyriakou on for real, authentic conversations that aim to elevate the recruitment industry 1% at a time.

The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, hosted by Charles Kyriakou, is dedicated to real, unfiltered conversations with industry professionals. Each episode dives into the challenges, insights, and innovations shaping recruitment, with the goal of improving the industry by just 1% every time. Whether you're a seasoned recruiter or new to the field, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you grow and succeed.
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Podcast

Day 2 12:00 - 12:45 Podcast Stage Register Now
12:15

Beating the Market - 3 Inspirational Stories from Recruitment Leaders in the TEAM network

People & Culture

In this challenging market its inspiring to hear from colleagues in the industry who are doing things differently, bucking the trends, and expanding their businesses.

I am interviewing 3 recruitment leaders of businesses in different markets that are expanding and growing share way better than their competition, including 1 start up coming up to his year 1 anniversary.

They will each bring key takeaways that are making their businesses grow for attendees to consider and embrace for their own businesses.
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Simon Bliss
TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement)
Chairman

Sarah Grace
KC Group Recruitment
Managing Director

Laura Davies
Marshall Harmony
Managing Director

Patrick Graham
DiSRUPT Agency
Co-Founder

Day 1 12:15 - 12:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Decoding the New Umbrella Regulations: A Practical Guide for Recruitment Agencies

Legal & Compliance

The UK government's recent decision to introduce new umbrella regulations marks a transformative step toward creating a fairer, more transparent temporary labour market. Chris will present what these changes in regulations mean for the entire supply chain, with a focus on the new umbrella regulations and labour market reforms. This session will offer practical insights for recruitment agencies, umbrella companies, and temporary workers navigating the impact of these pivotal updates.

*Could also assemble a panel if that would be a preferable format
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Chris Bryce
FCSA
CEO

Day 2 12:15 - 12:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Accessing the U.S. Recruitment Marketing via HireQuest International

Sales & Marketing

An overview from HireQuest International on our brand new offering - with low-cost entry, full operational support, and a proven infrastructure, HireQuest International offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to expand your recruitment business into the lucrative U.S. market.
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Stephen Sweeney
HireQuest International
Co-Founder

John McAnnar
HireQuest International
Chief Legal Officer

Session Sponsor

Day 1 12:15 - 12:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
Recruitment AI Calling

Process & Technology

Start of with mentioning the things that need to be improved in regards to recruitment.

Time is everything, being able to speak to 100s of candidates within 10minutes. AI making all the calls, doing follow ups, sending emails, having whatsapp conversations, all from one platform.

We'll also give a live demo of a call for everyone to hear exactly how the AI sounds and exactly how human sounding the AI is.
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Mussab Chaudhri
Dialr
Director

Session Sponsor

Day 2 12:15 - 12:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
12:30

My Life in Recruitment: Journeys of Success

People & Culture

My Life in Recruitment is a regular webinar in the Recruiting Gym.

Guests so far have included: - Greg Savage, Hung Lee, Julie Fouad, Louise Triance, Stephen O'Donnell, Stacey Arnison, Denise Matthews, Debby Clement, Mark Krajnik, Alan Clarke, Helen Harvey, Lauren Harrop and Angela Ashwell.

They share their stories, 'the Good, the Bad and the Ugly' of it... as well as top advice for anyone joining now.

Join us to learn from a panel of luminaries in the Recruitment Industry.

Key Take Aways:

* Advice from those who know

* Inspiration & motivation from those who have lived in this industry... day in and day out

* Information on what a long-term career in the Recruitment Industry can be
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Angela Cripps
Recruiting Gym Ltd
MD/Owner

Neil Ray
Livero Group
Director

Kath Reynolds
Balance Recruitment
Director

Liam McConnell
ReQuire Consultancy
Managing Director

Day 1 12:30 - 13:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
Hire Right, Profit Big: 4 Easy Steps To Transform Your P&L From Your Internal Recruitment

Sales & Marketing

This talk will help you on your way to getting internal hiring right.

We will go through some of the tools, tips and tricks every recruitment business can use to help develop their internal recruitment game.

We will also go through how this has helped companies develop better processes to increase profitability per head, reduce attrition and become more attractive to the best talent in the marketplace!
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Bobby Banerjee
Elev8 Learning LTD and The HAPI Test
Managing Director

Jo Major
Diversity in Recruitment
Founder

Saeed Bor
EmbeddedOps
Founder

David Weir
Tile Hill
Managing Director & Founder

Day 2 12:30 - 13:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
12:45

How AI is Saving Agency Recruiters 8+ Hours Per Week

Process & Technology

In today's competitive recruiting landscape, efficiency is key. Discover how AI is transforming agency workflows by automating time-consuming tasks like note-taking, ATS updates, and candidate submittals. On average, recruiters using AI tools like Quil save 8+ hours per week, freeing them to focus on building relationships and closing more placements. Join us to explore real-world examples of AI driving productivity and improving candidate experiences. Learn how leading agencies are reclaiming their time and achieving better results.
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Ryan Frampton
Quil
CEO & Co-Founder

Session Sponsor

Day 2 12:45 - 13:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
Unlock 8 Superpowers to Re-Charge Your Recruitment Agency in 2025

Process & Technology

Discover how to elevate your recruitment agency's efficiency and achieve sustainable growth in 2025. From leveraging AI and streamlining processes to mastering LinkedIn and inbound marketing, this session will reveal 8 game-changing strategies to transform your operations and maximise your success.

In this engaging presentation, we'll explore the key tools and tactics that top-performing recruitment agencies are using to stay ahead in today's competitive market.

Whether you're a solo recruiter or leading a large team, you'll uncover practical ways to reduce admin, win more clients, and make smarter business decisions. Packed with actionable insights, this session will help you unlock your agency's full potential in 2025 and beyond.
Read more...

Nick Beecroft
Access Recruitment
Head of Sales

Laura Tressler
Access Recruitment
Director of Sales and Client Services

Session Sponsor

Day 1 12:45 - 13:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
The Resilient Recruiter

Process & Technology

Gain insider access to recruitment leaders as they reveal their most successful strategies - and candidly share their setbacks, mistakes and lessons learned - helping you accelerate your own growth.

Join Mark Whitby as he interviews recruitment industry leaders on the secrets to their success. You'll hear in-depth conversations where Mark uncovers the habits, strategies, attitudes and insights of highly successful recruiting, staffing and search firm owners. You'll listen in as he encourages guests to share their true stories including the mistakes and "failures" they experienced along the way, and what they learned from them. You can benefit from other people's experience in order to avoid the pitfalls and discover the shortcuts that could help you achieve faster results.

Read more...

Podcast

Day 1 12:45 - 13:30 Podcast Stage Register Now
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show

Process & Technology

A show for owners who want to create a small but high-profit rec firm they don’t work in all the time.

Join Mike and Kirsty as they broadcast live from the London Recruitment Expo. Our first show focuses on the 5 key things Mike has learnt by growing and selling two rec firms for a combined headline price of £39m. Our second show covers 4 zero-cost marketing techniques proven to win new clients in this market.

Read more...

Podcast

Day 2 12:45 - 13:00 Podcast Stage Register Now
13:00

How to Leverage Your CRM & AI to Win New Business

Process & Technology

This talk will explore strategies for using CRM and AI tools to drive business growth in recruitment. Attendees will learn how to harness data-driven insights to enhance client engagement, streamline processes, and improve lead generation. Practical tips on automation and personalization will help maximize CRM and AI for competitive advantage.

Attending this talk will give you fresh insights to optimize CRM and AI for productivity, helping you rethink business development and convert more new business opportunities.
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Wendy McDougall
Firefish Software
CEO

Day 1 13:00 - 13:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
Unlocking TikTok: Innovative Strategies for Recruiters

Process & Technology

Key takeaways:

Engage a New Audience: TikTok is rapidly becoming a go-to platform for job seekers, especially younger demographics. Learn how to create engaging content that resonates with potential candidates.

Showcase Your Company Culture: Discover strategies to highlight your company's values and culture in a way that attracts top talent. TikTok's visual and creative format allows for authentic storytelling.

Stay Ahead of Competitors: As more recruiters recognize the potential of TikTok, being an early adopter can give you a competitive edge in attracting and retaining candidates.

Build Your Brand: Learn how to position your recruitment agency as a thought leader in the industry by sharing insights, tips, and success stories that can enhance your brand's visibility.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals in the recruitment space who are also exploring innovative ways to enhance their strategies.
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Emily White
SourceWhale
Account Manager

Day 2 13:00 - 13:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
13:15

Higher Placements, Higher Revenue: The Candidate Prep Advantage

Sales & Marketing

The current industry landscape has recruitment firms consistently challenged to increase placement rates and maximise revenue, often within resource-limited settings. This talk, tailored to recruiters and recruitment agency leaders, focuses on how a refined candidate preparation process can help achieve these goals, turning candidate quality into a key revenue driver.

At CE Career Services, we've observed how effective candidate preparation leads to exponential growth in placement success and client satisfaction. I will provide actionable steps that recruiters can optimise to improve candidate readiness. I will also share methods to enhance recruiter-candidate communication, align candidate skills more accurately with job requirements, and elevate interview performance.

This talk is ideal for recruitment firms aiming to increase revenue by focusing on strategic candidate preparation, which will deepen their firms' impact without the pressures of constant sales efforts.
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Chi-chi Etiaba
CE Career Services
Founder & CEO

Day 1 13:15 - 13:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
How to Generate Revenue Using Your LinkedIn Profile

Sales & Marketing

Recruiters, your LinkedIn profile is one of the most powerful tools for winning new business—if you use it right. In this session, Courteney will show you how to leverage your personal brand to generate more revenue. No algorithm 'hacks', just actionable steps to attract clients and candidates through organic content and social selling.
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Courteney Noonan
Paiger
LinkedIn Growth Specialist

Day 2 13:15 - 14:15 Thrive Stage Register Now
RecTech Start-Up Showdown

Sales & Marketing
The Future of Recruitment Technology.

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.

Hosted by: Kalpesh Baxi, Talent Expert and Advisor.

Pitchers:

Scale Your Recruitment Agency with Seamless LinkedIn Automation. TalentSight Inc, Todor Ranchev

AI Powered VOIP Built For Recruitment Agencies. TalentLynk, Omar Zafar

The Missed Recruitment Fee Detection Service with an ROI Guarantee. Illumini, Ben Lynch

Is Your ATS, Bloated, Unloved, Difficult? AI CV Sifter, Gary Hudson

AI Powered Job Application Qualification. TalentMatched, Tom Wood

Judges

Ankur Anand – Group CIO, Nash Squared

Alex Evans – Managing Director, Talint Partners

Kamal Ladwa – Founder & Managing Director, Syun Consulting

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Day 2 13:15 - 13:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
RecTech Start-Up Showdown

Sales & Marketing
The Future of Recruitment Technology.

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.

Hosted by: Kalpesh Baxi, Talent Expert and Advisor.

Pitchers

Business Development: Targeting hiring managers with stressed TA teams. Vente AI, Cameron Briggs

Automate, Engage, and Scale with AI Voice Assistants. VoxApp, Declan Rowan

Unlock Seamless Recruitment with Recintel’s All-in-One Platform. Recintel, Sidra Maan

Propel Your Business Growth with Crimson Fox CRM & Crimson Fox AI. Crimson Fox, Lewis Nash

Revolutionize Recruitment with HireSweet: Your All-in-One ATS + CRM Solution. HireSweet, Paul Bachelier

Judges

Milly Morris – Senior Partner Manager, Bullhorn

Nicola Collins – Global Product Manager, SThree

Nitin Sharma – Founder, Rectools.io

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Day 1 13:15 - 13:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
13:30

Outperform Your Competitors: Maximising Revenue From Your Website

Sales & Marketing

- Talking the audience through everything they need to ensure their website is better in every possible way when compared to their competitors, in order for them to drive more revenue to their business. A real focus on practical and free resources first and secondary paid for and more complex services.

- Checking it's UK & EU GDPR compliant.

- Full list of pages

- How to run a Google Lighthouse Report.

- Accessibility tools such as ReciteMe.

- How to create backlinks & increase domain authority to improve search engine position.

- How to ensure it's Google for Jobs compatible.

- Designing a website that looks amazing - colour palette, fonts, images, video & animations.

- Choosing images.

- The tech platform you use.

- Focusing on User Experience over User Interfaces.

- Integrations you should consider- chatbots, virtual chat, CRM, etc.

- Marketing analytics integrations - Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, LinkedIn Ad Campaigns, Hotjar
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Robert Garner
Abstraction Labs
Director

Day 1 13:30 - 14:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
AI in Recruitment - Essential Tools, Cool Innovations & the Future

Process & Technology

AI is transforming recruitment, but what’s the real impact? This talk explores the latest research, key trends, and expert insights on how AI is being used today and what’s coming next. From the most popular tools shaping hiring now to the innovations set to redefine the industry, we’ll examine how recruiters’ roles are evolving and what they must do to stay ahead. Backed by unbiased research and industry interviews, this session provides a clear, practical look at AI’s future in recruitment.
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Claire Howell
Recruitment Juice
Director of Product Development

Day 2 13:30 - 14:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
13:45

How to future proof your business and make more money with AI

Process & Technology

This presentation shows you how to use AI to future-proof your business and boost your profits. You’ll learn simple ways AI can improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and open up new revenue streams. We’ll cover easy-to-apply tools and real-world examples to help you stay ahead and make more money.
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Nick Browne
Devyce
Co-Founder

Session Sponsor

Day 1 13:45 - 14:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
AI for Agencies: A Step-by-Step Blueprint for Success

Process & Technology

In this session, Carv’s Peter van Spaandonk will show you how to effectively harness Artificial Intelligence in an agency environment. Building on a clear vision of how AI can unlock an agency’s full potential, he will share a step-by-step practical approach—illustrated by real-world success stories—to equip you with the actionable insights needed to start your own AI journey.
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Peter van Spaandonk
Carv
VP of Sales

Theatre Sponsor

Day 2 13:45 - 14:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
Recruiting Better

Process & Technology

Join industry experts Ben Browning and Alex Elliot as they explore the state of BD in recruitment for 2025 and provide practical guidance on building a scalable sales playbook.

We need to radically rethink BD. Ben Browning and guest experts share actionable advice that helps shape the way we win business in today's tough market. The show is a masterclass in Sales Strategy for recruitment leaders.
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Podcast

Day 1 13:45 - 14:30 Podcast Stage Register Now
The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast

Sales & Marketing

Join Charles Kyriakou on for real, authentic conversations that aim to elevate the recruitment industry 1% at a time.

The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, hosted by Charles Kyriakou, is dedicated to real, unfiltered conversations with industry professionals. Each episode dives into the challenges, insights, and innovations shaping recruitment, with the goal of improving the industry by just 1% every time. Whether you're a seasoned recruiter or new to the field, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you grow and succeed.
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Podcast

Day 2 13:45 - 14:15 Podcast Stage Register Now
14:00

How to Build a Winning Recruitment Business in 2025!

Leadership & Strategy

What does it take to build a 'High Performance Sales Team & Business' of 'Sales Champions', 'New Business Winners', & 'Go-To-Recruiters' in your business and industry in 2025?

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 team motivation, business focus, and ultimate sales performance to win new clients, candidates, new business wins and opportunities, and ultimately new fees & increased fee generation and billings for your business!

Be prepared to be engaged and entertained from start to finish! 🙂
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Brad Shackleton
THE MAPSTAR SALES ACADEMY
Motivational and Sales Leadership Coach

Day 1 14:00 - 14:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
14:15

RecTalk Live - What Talent Acquisition Really Think

People & Culture

RecTalk returns to the Expo, with another panel, this time featuring three Industry Leaders from the Talent Acquisition Community. Join us in hearing, in their own words, what their agency partners do well, what they look for in deciding on new agency partners, what they think about the current state of Agency vs Inhouse and how these relationships can improve.
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Nitin Sharma
RecTalk
CEO, Founder & Host

Amy Primrose
Moto Hospitality
Resourcing Manager

Keely Herring
Personal Group
Talent Acquisition Lead

Symon Hughes
Propulsion.life
Chief Career Coach

Day 2 14:15 - 14:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
AI vs. Recruiter: Will You Win?

Process & Technology

Many say it’s not a competition, but if tech enables efficiencies and requires fewer recruiters, where does that leave you? Understanding how to use AI is not enough. Join this session to discover how to save your clients time and hassle, and win more of their business and referrals.
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Katrina Collier
Katrina Collier Limited
Author, Facilitator & Speaker

Day 1 14:15 - 14:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Does your hiring manager want to hire someone who is not energised by the role? Of course not!

Leadership & Strategy

Whilst knowing about a candidate's skills, experience and personality is important, these are all backward facing data points. What your client really wants to know is what impact a candidate will make in THEIR role, in THEIR team, in THEIR culture so that they maximise the investment in the recruitment process. The GC Index provides data about candidates in terms of "how they fit". How they "fit" in the role, how they "fit" with their manager, in the team and in the organisation's culture. Secondly, your client wants the candidate to make their biggest impact in the shortest time. By combining the GC Data with the organisational context, every person can utilise ChatGCT to help them achieve quickly in any scenario.
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Simon Etherington
The GC Index
Chief Strategist & Implementer

Session Sponsor

Day 2 14:15 - 14:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
AI Powered Job Application Qualification - Get Your Recruiters Selling Again

Process & Technology

TalentMatched is an AI Powered Job Application Qualification platform that instantly and accurately qualifies inbound job applications, removing the need for manual review and giving recruiters up to 40% of their day back!

This presentation highlights the inefficiency of manual reviewing job applications and the knock on effects for recruiters, recruitment companies, hiring companies and job searchers.

With job application levels at an all time high, Recruiters have become administrators, and we want to free the up to be the Sales people, they were born to be.

Its frightening how much opportunity and revenue is lost due to poor and inefficient processes and we want to change this.
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Tom Wood
TalentMatched.com
CEO - Co Founder

Session Sponsor

Day 1 14:15 - 14:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
14:30

Sell like SaaS - Your Guide to Predictable, Efficient Growth

Sales & Marketing

In the competitive world of recruitment, relying solely on relationships and emotional selling is no longer enough. This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to adopt a more structured, data-driven approach to sales, inspired by the success of SaaS companies.

Learn how to:

Implement a repeatable sales process

Leverage data to track performance and identify opportunities

Automate key tasks to improve efficiency

Build a predictable sales pipeline
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Donna Owen
The Engine
Founder / CRO

Lauren Langstaff-Roberts
Wiser Elite
Principal Consultant

Alex Elliott
Alex Elliott
Angel investor

Adam Dale
Unaric
Strategic Advisor

Day 1 14:30 - 15:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
Candidate Attraction in a Crowded Marketplace

Sales & Marketing

Looking at the evolution of candidate attraction strategies and the emergence of AI and social media. How to stand out amongst the AI - what candidates are looking for from a values led recruiter.
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Julie Greenwood
Gaia Recruitment
CEO Gaia Recruitment

Rebecca Jones
Lerex Technology
Head of Customer Success

Nikki Archer
Nikki Archer Consultancy
Founder

Day 2 14:30 - 15:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
Hook, Line & Data - Reel in Deals and Net Results

Process & Technology

A deep dive into data-driven growth, where your host will uncover key stats, smarter decision-making, and tech tips to boost efficiency and revenue.

Join Jamie King live at the Recruitment Agency Expo as we dive into the world of data-driven growth. We'll uncover the stats that actually make a difference, explore how to turn data into smarter decisions, and share tips on using tech to drive efficiency and revenue growth. Whether you're scaling your agency or simply tired of guesswork, this episode will hook you with insights you can act on
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Podcast

Day 1 14:30 - 15:15 Podcast Stage Register Now
The Kitto Question LIVE

Process & Technology

The Kitto Question LIVE – Each guest gets one question and five minutes in which to answer it. All killer, no filler.

The Kitto Question LIVE is a series of fast-paced, no-nonsense conversations that puts expert guests in the hot seat. Hosted by Kris Holland, founder of recruitment marketing agency Kitto, this live podcast challenges industry experts to answer one big question in just five minutes. Succeed, and they make the Wall of Fame—fail, and they’re out! Expect sharp insights, straight-talking advice, and maybe even a game-changing idea or two.
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Podcast

Day 2 14:30 - 15:15 Podcast Stage Register Now
14:45

Who said Back Office software isn’t sexy?! Say hello to TuRBO.

Process & Technology

Accounting fanatics, Pay & Bill obsessives, and timesheet lovers, why should Front Office get all the attention? Capturing time and processing data accurately and efficiently is priceless to agencies but it has long gone undervalued and underserved…

Join this interactive session to see what a proper system looks like - TargetRecruit's new Back Office solution: TuRBO. Designed specifically for the recruitment industry, our new Pay & Bill solution, simplifies and streamlines critical processes like time and expense management, rate cards, overtime rules, shift scheduling, purchase orders, invoicing, and payroll processing—all on the Salesforce platform.

Discover the long overdue, new standard for Back Office in recruitment.
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Cerys Holding
TargetRecruit
Solutions Engineer

Neil Curry
TargetRecruit
Sales Director

Session Sponsor

Day 1 14:45 - 15:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
15:00

The Importance of Strategic Planning - the do’s and don’ts..

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Planning would cover the importance of business planning (frequency); how that translates into high performance culture.

Multi generational workforce - the impact on growth, engagement, performance management.

Both topics would be really relevant for the Expo audience - recruitment leaders and practitioners.
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Sid Barnes
Mastermind Consulting & Elite Leaders
Founder, CEO

Day 1 15:00 - 15:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
Legal and Compliance Update - What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

Legal & Compliance

From day-1 unfair dismissal rights, to predictable working hours for temporary workers, to umbrella company regulation; the legal landscape is set to change significantly over the next 12 - 18 months. Hear the latest developments and tips on how to prepare.

Recruitment and employment lawyer, Hannah Morrison, will:

- provide an update on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill and the latest recruitment industry consultations;

- highlight the upcoming employment and recruitment law changes that need to be on your radar; and

- provide tips about how to manage the changes within your own business and your wider supply chain.
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Hannah Morrison
Brabners
Legal Director

Day 2 15:00 - 15:30 Ignite Stage Register Now
15:15

Everything You Need to Know About the EU AI Act and Its Impact on Recruitment

Legal & Compliance

The EU AI Act is here-but is your agency ready to be compliant while capitalising on the promised benefits of AI? For agencies, this is a defining moment to grasp the Act's profound implications, set benchmarks for compliant and ethical AI use, and shape the future of responsible, human-centered hiring.

This session isn't a "nice-to-attend"-it's the strategic edge your agency could need to thrive in the AI-powered hiring landscape.

What to expect:

- Master Compliance with Confidence: Get a clear roadmap on what the EU AI Act means for your recruitment agency and how to use it to your advantage

- Blueprint for Ethical AI: Discover approaches to implementing AI that reduce bias, enhance transparency, and support a fairer hiring process

- Preparing for the Future of AI: Delve into emerging AI trends that are set to influence the future of recruitment

If you're ready to lead the charge in AI-driven recruitment and transform your agency into a talent magnet, this is a must-attend.
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Greg Dunbar
Hubert
Chief Commercial Officer

Day 1 15:15 - 15:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Successful International Recruitment

Leadership & Strategy

Provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of international recruitment. Discuss strategies for navigating cultural differences, complying with global regulations, and leveraging technology to connect with talent across borders.

Explore how AI-powered translation tools and cross-cultural communication platforms can facilitate international recruitment efforts.
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Cam Brady
TrackerRMS
Head of UK Business Development

Day 2 15:15 - 15:45 Thrive Stage Register Now
Does your hiring manager want to hire someone who is not energised by the role? Of course not!

Sales & Marketing

Whilst knowing about a candidate's skills, experience and personality is important, these are all backward facing data points. What your client really wants to know is what impact a candidate will make in THEIR role, in THEIR team, in THEIR culture so that they maximise the investment in the recruitment process. The GC Index provides data about candidates in terms of "how they fit". How they "fit" in the role, how they "fit" with their manager, in the team and in the organisation's culture. Secondly, your client wants the candidate to make their biggest impact in the shortest time. By combining the GC Data with the organisational context, every person can utilise ChatGCT to help them achieve quickly in any scenario.
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Simon Etherington
The GC Index
Chief Strategist & Implementer

Session Sponsor

Day 1 15:15 - 15:45 Launchpad Stage Register Now
15:30

Managing recruiter performance: The magic mix of coaching, empathy and accountability

Leadership & Strategy

Managing recruiter performance requires a balanced mix of coaching, empathy, and accountability. This session dives into key strategies like understanding your "cost of seat," mastering activity management, and unlocking productivity with the formula A x Q x TM. It highlights the importance of backward planning, avoiding KPI pitfalls, and conducting impactful one-on-one meetings to drive individual and team success.

Learn how to measure and manage new hires, elevate average performers, and take high performers from good to great—while addressing challenges like underperformance and managing high-performing prima donnas. By combining empathy with outcomes, you'll develop a powerful approach to boost recruiter performance at every level.
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Greg Savage
The Savage Recruitment Academy
Business Growth Advisor

Day 2 15:30 - 16:10 Aspire Stage Register Now
From Dragons’ Den to Dynamic Leadership: A Fireside Chat with Deborah Meaden

Leadership & Strategy

Join us for an exclusive and inspiring interview with Deborah Meaden, one of the UK’s most renowned entrepreneurs and a long-standing investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. With a career that spans successful ventures in retail, leisure, and investment, Deborah has built an impressive legacy of turning challenges into opportunities.

In this captivating session, Deborah will share insights from her journey—starting her first business at 19, scaling Weststar Holidays into a £33 million enterprise, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Gain valuable advice on leadership, resilience, and innovation from a business powerhouse who knows what it takes to grow and adapt in a competitive market.

Deborah will also discuss her experiences investing in businesses that embody creativity, sustainability, and ambition, providing lessons that recruitment leaders, agency owners, and directors can apply to their own organizations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true trailblazer and leave inspired to elevate your business to new heights!
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Deborah Meaden

Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Investor

Day 1 15:30 - 16:00 Aspire Stage Register Now
Recruiting Better

Process & Technology

Join industry experts Ben Browning and Alex Elliot as they explore the state of BD in recruitment for 2025 and provide practical guidance on building a scalable sales playbook.

We need to radically rethink BD. Ben Browning and guest experts share actionable advice that helps shape the way we win business in today's tough market. The show is a masterclass in Sales Strategy for recruitment leaders.
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Podcast

Day 1 15:30 - 16:15 Podcast Stage Register Now
15:45

How Data & AI Will Drive Success in 2025

Process & Technology

This session will focus on using data and AI to address staffing industry challenges like employee retention, flexible work, economic uncertainty, leadership development, and productivity. It explores how productivity data can provide opportunities for self-coaching to drive performance, the role of data in empowering front-line managers, and the importance of data-driven leadership.
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Armando Porres
Prodoscore
VP of Sales

Session Sponsor

Day 1 15:45 - 16:15 Showcase Stage Register Now
16:15

Adapt or die: pricing your services in an AI world

Sales & Marketing

With AI and automation disrupting the world of work, how will you be creating value for your clients in 2030 - and how will you charge for it? Join pricing expert Jon Brooks to explore the value of recruitment in the future and how you can create profitable new revenue streams in a fast-changing market. Learn about what your clients will value in the future, and discover new ways to get paid for your services and expertise.
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Jon Brooks
The Value Advantage
Founder

Day 1 16:15 - 16:45 Ignite Stage Register Now

Leadership is Action: Key actions and competencies of influential leaders in recruitment

Greg Savage

The AI Edge: How Expert Recruiters are Really Using AI

Johnny Campbell

Making Outsourcing Work

Nicola Gray

RecTalk Podcast

Backdoor Hires – The data behind a rising problem

Adam Clemons

Recruitment Fees You Never Knew Existed: Missed Fee Detection Using AI

Ben Lynch

Recruitment Is Marketing: It's time to Blow Your Competitors Out of the Water with Minimal Spend!

Nicole Clarke

Discover what AI is meant to be in recruitment to gain an edge in 2025

Neil Curry

Alex Farrell

Phil Ridgwell

Khyati Pal

How software abundance is slowing down your staffing business

Selva Sundaram

Classic Marketing Strategies to Attract and Convert Clients and Candidates

Peter Richman

We're Going on a Growth Hunt! Where Can We Find it in 2025?

Neil Carberry

Welcome to the future of recruitment: real life AI use cases to increase your agency performance

Ben Carter

Liam Ryan

The Resilient Recruiter

The Mike Ames Recruitment Show

Tackling Biases in the Recruitment Process

Joanne Lockwood

Scaling Smart: Proven Strategies to Drive Recruitment Business Growth in 2025 and Beyond

Vincent Seddon

Will Grashoff

Ryan Wheeler

Maria Dowding

VOIP In The Age Of AI

Omar Zafar

Dan Sherratt

AI Powered Job Application Qualification - Get Your Recruiters Selling Again

Tom Wood

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

Paul Chamberlain

A New Era: Navigating the Business of Recruitment in the USA in 2025

DeeDee Doke

The Future of Recruitment In (Practical) Action with AI & Automation

Dries De Coster

The Future of Recruitment In (Practical) Action with AI & Automation

Dries De Coster

Business as Usual no Longer Exists

Ann Swain

Welcome to the Recruitment (R)evolution

James Osborne

RecTalk Podcast

The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast

Beating the Market - 3 Inspirational Stories from Recruitment Leaders in the TEAM network

Simon Bliss

Sarah Grace

Laura Davies

Patrick Graham

Decoding the New Umbrella Regulations: A Practical Guide for Recruitment Agencies

Chris Bryce

Accessing the U.S. Recruitment Marketing via HireQuest International

Stephen Sweeney

John McAnnar

Recruitment AI Calling

Mussab Chaudhri

My Life in Recruitment: Journeys of Success

Angela Cripps

Neil Ray

Kath Reynolds

Liam McConnell

Hire Right, Profit Big: 4 Easy Steps To Transform Your P&L From Your Internal Recruitment

Bobby Banerjee

Jo Major

Saeed Bor

David Weir

How AI is Saving Agency Recruiters 8+ Hours Per Week

Ryan Frampton