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What is RecFest?
RecFest is the world’s leading and most electrifying festival experience, designed exclusively for in-house Talent Acquisition and HR professionals, Resourcing Leaders, and Hiring Managers. We take the high-value content, cutting-edge tech showcases, and interactive activations you expect from an industry event, and move it out of the stuffy conference hall and into a vibrant, outdoor setting. This is where you create unparalleled in-person connections and find the tangible strategies to supercharge the future of TA in your business.
We stand apart by fusing high-impact professional development with an unforgettable atmosphere, championing the incredible people, strategies, and forward-thinking innovation in the field.
Join us to experience the unique blend of conference value and festival vibe – it’s quite literally the only event of its kind.
Talent Acquisition Realities 2025
Latest News
The Biggest Shift in Hiring for a Generation Metrics, Benchmarks and What Comes Next
How organisations measure hiring success is changing. With the introduction of the UK’s first standardised hiring metrics, talent acquisition leaders have new...
Talent Acquisition Transformation: From Hiring Function to Strategic Growth Engine
As organisations navigate talent shortages, shifting skills demands and the growing influence of AI, the role of talent acquisition is changing. Rather than focusing...
Talent Acquisition as a Growth Partner: Inside Amazon’s Strategic Business Partner Model
As organisations look to strengthen the impact of talent acquisition, many are rethinking how TA works with the wider business. Moving beyond a transactional,...
I Just Saw Your Talent: Why AI Might See Signals, but Humans See Potential
As AI and data become increasingly influential in hiring, it's easy to focus on what technology can measure. But some of the most important qualities a candidate brings...
From Recruiter to Talent Architect: The Evolution of the Role in an AI-Driven World
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in talent acquisition, the recruiter's role is evolving. With technology increasingly supporting tasks such as sourcing, screening,...
From Archaic to Automated: How Busy Bees Transformed Hiring Across 4,000+ Annual Hires
When you're hiring more than 4,000 people every year into compliance-critical roles, every stage of the recruitment process matters. Delays, manual processes and...
The Hall of Fame
2024
We are thrilled to announce that RecFest UK has been honoured with the prestigious Association of Event Organisers Award for Best UK Trade Show. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence, innovation, and the exceptional experiences we provide to our attendees and exhibitors. We thank our team, partners, and supporters for being a part of our journey as we continue to set new standards in the industry.
2022
RecFest was honoured to receive the prestigious Disruptor Award at the EN Indy Awards. This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation and our unwavering dedication to revolutionising the industry. We’re proud to be at the forefront of change, and this award serves as a testament to our continuous efforts in shaping the future of events.
