Hear from 60+ industry experts sharing strategies, insights, and ideas to help you grow, adapt, and succeed with confidence.

Here's what happened in 2025.

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10:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    40 mins
    • 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 lea …
10:15
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • Leadership & Strategy
    In this volatile market, businesses need to dabble between multiple responsibilities, and this results in a decrease in their concentration on core competencies. This further adds more to the unpredic …
  2. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 handl …
10:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
11:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 ac …
  2. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 ar …
11:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • 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, …
  2. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 Recruitme …
11:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • Legal
    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 spotlig …
11:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 exa …
12:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
12:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    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 le …
  2. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 cos …
12:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
12:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    -90 mins
    • Sales & Marketing
    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 ses …
13:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • Tech & Process
    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 …
13:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
13:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 busines …
13:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • Sales & Marketing
    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 revenu …
14:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 h …
14:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • Tech & Process
    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 …
14:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
14:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
15:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    Strategic Planning would cover the importance of business planning (frequency); how that translates into high performance cultureMulti generational workforce - the impact on growth, engagement, perfor …
15:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • Legal
    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 …
  2. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 mak …
15:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • People & Culture
    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 successfu …
15:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
16:15
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 re …
07:12
  1. Aspire Stage
    348 mins
    • 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 …
10:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • Tech & Process
    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 a …
10:15
  1. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
10:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    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 unl …
10:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 t …
11:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 busin …
11:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 exa …
12:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • 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, yo …
12:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • Legal
    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 …
12:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 submitt …
13:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • Tech & Process
    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 c …
13:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 genera …
13:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    • Tech & Process
    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 …
13:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 …
14:00
  1. Ignite Stage
    30 mins
    • People & Culture
    Step into an engaging fireside chat with Tim Campbell MBE, entrepreneur, advocate for inclusion, and advisor on BBC’s The Apprentice. Drawing on his experience working closely with Lord Sugar and his …
14:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    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 …
  2. Launchpad Stage
    30 mins
    • 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 mak …
14:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    30 mins
    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.Sugg …
14:45
  1. Showcase Stage
    30 mins
    • Process & Technology
    In this session, Ryan Adams addresses the critical challenges recruiters face in the tech-driven hiring landscape, including legal compliance, data protection, and the pitfalls of broken automation. E …
15:15
  1. Thrive Stage
    30 mins
    • Leadership & Strategy
    Provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of international recruitment. Discuss strategies for navigating cultural differences, complying with global regulations, and leveraging technolog …
15:30
  1. Aspire Stage
    40 mins
    • 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 manag …
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Recruitment Agency Expo is attended by senior recruitment professionals - including agency owners, MDs, CEO/Directors, senior consultants and heads of department. It’s specifically tailored to decision-makers looking to adopt new strategies, tech and services to grow their agencies. Register free to get the latest news and be the first to know when registration is live for the 2026 show.

Exhibitors include leading suppliers in the recruitment sector. Register free to get the latest news and be the first to know when registration is live for the 2026 show.

  • A Showcase of Essential Tools and Services for Recruitment Leaders
     
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & CRM Software: Streamline candidate management and strengthen client relationships with recruitment-specific software tailored for agency needs.
     
  • AI-Driven Talent Matching: Advanced AI tools for faster, more accurate candidate matching, improving placement rates and reducing time-to-hire.
     
  • Payroll & Back-Office Management: Automated payroll, compliance monitoring, and invoicing solutions designed to support recruitment agency operations and cash flow management.
     
  • Onboarding & Talent Engagement Platforms: Tools for efficient onboarding and engagement, helping agencies nurture relationships with candidates and clients.
     
  • Candidate Sourcing Tools: Specialist job boards, CV databases, and social recruiting platforms to connect with active and passive candidates.
     
  • Screening & Assessment Services: Comprehensive background checks, skills assessments, and psychometric testing to ensure quality candidate placements.
     
  • Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding: Tools to attract top talent, including employer branding platforms, social media advertising, and content creation services for recruitment agencies.
     
  • Legal & Compliance Solutions: GDPR compliance, risk management, and employment law support specific to recruitment to navigate regulatory requirements.
     
  • Financial Services for Agencies: Invoice financing, factoring, and payroll funding options to optimise cash flow for contingent workforce management.
     
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Managed Service Providers (MSP): Outsourcing solutions to expand service offerings and handle high-volume recruitment needs.
     
  • Diversity and Inclusion Tools: DEI-focused recruitment technology to support inclusive hiring practices and broaden talent pools.
     
  • Data & Analytics Platforms: Recruitment analytics, performance metrics, and market insights to inform agency strategy and drive growth.
     
  • Remote & Virtual Hiring Solutions: Video interviewing software, virtual onboarding platforms, and collaboration tools to manage flexible hiring processes.
     
  • Training & Development Programmes: Skills training, leadership development, and recruitment certifications to upskill teams and enhance agency performance.

Yes - bringing key team members (such as senior consultants, heads of operations, marketing or tech champions) can enhance learning outcomes. While you’ll gain from the strategic insight, your team can explore tech,, attend relevant sessions, and bring back practical ideas to implement in your day‑to‑day. 

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No - attendance is completely free, including access to all seminars and training sessions. You just need to register for your free ticket ahead of time. You'll also be able to view sessions post- event on the app. 

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The Official Recruitment Agency Expo networking app will be available to all registered attendees ahead of the 2026 show. You’ll receive download instructions and login details by email once registration is complete.

Benefits for visitors include:

  • Plan your day: View the seminar programme, speaker line-up, and exhibitor list in one place.

  • Smart networking: Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and suppliers before and during the event.

  • Meeting scheduler: Book meetings with exhibitors or other professionals directly within the app.

  • Personalised agenda: Favourite sessions and suppliers to create a custom show schedule.

  • Live updates: Get reminders, room changes, and announcements in real time.

Benefits for exhibitors include:

  • Lead generation: View and connect with pre-qualified attendees based on interest areas.

  • Arrange meetings: Schedule appointments directly with prospects ahead of the show.

  • Boost visibility: Stand out by enhancing your company profile and tagging product categories.

  • Real-time messaging: Chat with visitors in real time and follow up quickly.

  • Insightful analytics: Track engagement and traffic to your profile before and after the event.

The app is designed to help maximise ROI for exhibitors and create a more efficient and engaging experience for all attendees.

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Visit the content sessions to hear from 60+ industry experts sharing strategies, insights, and ideas to help you grow, adapt, and succeed with confidence.

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Speakers in 2025 included:

Joanne Lockwood, CEO / Director,SEE Change Happen
Johnny Campbell, CEO, SocialTalent
Julie Greenwood, CEO Gaia Recruitment, Gaia Recruitment
Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur and star of Dragons' Den        
Courteney Noonan, LinkedIn Growth Specialist, Paiger
Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, REC
Neil Curry, Sales Director, TargetRecruit
Nicole Clarke, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Shazamme
Nitin Sharma, CEO, Founder & Host, RecTalk
Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Employment, JMW Solicitors LLP
Peter Richman, Managing Director, Plug & Play
Robert Garner, Director, Abstraction Labs
Simon Bliss, Chairman, TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement)
Katrina Collier, Author, Facilitator & Speaker, Katrina Collier Limited
Tara Ricks, Owner/Director, Elite Leaders
Vincent Seddon, Customer Director, Simplicity
Wendy McDougall, CEO, Firefish Software
Will Grashoff, Managing Director, OX Seven
Sarah Grace, Managing Director/    KC Group Recruitment
Ryan Wheeler, Managing Director, Hariley Solutions / Hariley Solutions West Midlands / Hariley Digital / Wentworth James / Staffing Lab / 4HR Solutions / Q Financial Services
Tim Campbell, star of The Apprentice        
Jo Major, Founder, Diversity in Recruitment
Sid Barnes, Founder, CEO, Mastermind Consulting & Elite Leaders
Kath Reynolds, Director, Balance Recruitment
Liam McConnell, Managing Director, ReQuire Consultancy
Phil Ridgwell, CEO, Core Group
Khyati Pal, Managing Director, YPP Consulting
Neil Ray, Director, Livero group
Rebecca Jones, Director, Customer Success, Access PaySuite
Saeed Bor, Founder, EmbeddedOps
Josh Breslin, Head of Sales, pawaPay
Nikki Archer, Founder, Nikki Archer Consultancy
Patrick Graham, Co-Founder, DiSRUPT Agency
Laura Davies, Managing Director, Marshall Harmony
Amy Primrose, Resourcing Manager, Moto Hospitality
Keely Herring, Talent Acquisition Lead, Personal Group
Lauren Langstaff-Roberts, Principal Consultant, Principal Recruiter
Alex Elliott, Angel investor, Alex Elliott
Liam Ryan, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Automation & AI,Bullhorn International
Ben Carter, Senior Director, Automation & AI, Bullhorn International
Dries De Coster, Managing Director, Chat Automation Ltd
Nick Beecroft, Head of Sales, Access Recruitment
Tom Webster, Head of Pre-Sales, Access Recruitment
Mike Perrone, COO, Prodoscore
Selva Sundaram, Senior Product Marketer    Zoho Corp.
Dries De Coster, Managing Director, Chat Automation Ltd
Ryan Frampton, CEO & Co-Founder    Quil
Ryan Adams, CEO    Professional.me
Maria Dowding, Co Founder/Director, Made Employment Ltd
Symon Hughes, Chief Career Coach, Propulsion.life
Nicola Gray, Head of Sales - Financial Services, IMS Group
Julieann Fouad, COO - UK, EU & APAC, IMS Group
Nick Browne, Co-Founder, Devyce
Cerys Holding, Solutions Engineer, TargetRecruit
Alex Farrell, Founder and CEO, Autometry
Lucy Sharp, Global Marketing Director, Enterprise Solutions, PageGroup
Neil Curry, Sales Director, TargetRecruit
Peter van Spaandonk, VP of Sales, Carv
Jon Brooks, Founder, The Value Advantage
Simon Etherington, Chief Strategist & Implementer, The GC Index Ltd
John McAnnar, Chief Legal Officer - HireQuest, HireQuest International
Stephen Sweeney, Co-Founder, HireQuest International
Omar Zafar, Co-Founder, TalentLynk
Ben Lynch, Director, Illumini
Adam Clemons, Director, Illumini

While on-site registration may be possible, we highly recommend registering online in advance. Pre-registration ensures faster entry, avoids queuing, and guarantees your free admission.

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Yes - your single free badge grants access to both days of the expo, including all seminars, networking areas, and the exhibition hall.

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Excel London offers comprehensive accessibility options, including step-free access throughout the venue, accessible transport and parking, mobility aid hire, accessible restrooms (including a Changing Places facility), and support for hidden disabilities and assistance animals.

 

There’s no requirement to pre-book - most sessions are first-come, first-served. However, popular seminars can fill quickly, so arriving early is recommended. Your attendee app can help you plan your personal schedule in advance.

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Yes - via the networking app, registered visitors can schedule meetings with exhibitors before or during the show. It’s a great way to secure time with suppliers you're interested in.

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Registered attendees can connect and message fellow attendees via the official networking app once you’ve registered. It also lets you book meetings, share contact details, and personalise your agenda.

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