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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
Stop Blaming the Hire: The Real Reasons Early Careers Talent Doesn’t Stay
When early careers hires leave an organisation, the first question is often whether the right hiring decision was made. But what if retention isn't primarily a...
Being a Talent Magnet: Why Your EVP is NOT Your Employer Brand
Most organisations have invested time in defining their Employee Value Proposition (EVP). But having an EVP is only part of the equation. At RecFest UK, Nicola...
Inclusive Hiring Isn’t Broken – It Was Never Built Properly
Neurodiversity has become an increasingly important topic in talent acquisition. Yet many organisations are still working with hiring processes that weren't designed...
The Strategic TA Professional: Combining AI Enablement with Human Insight
As AI becomes an increasingly important part of recruitment, the role of the talent acquisition professional is evolving alongside it. Rather than replacing recruiters,...
The Human Advantage: Winning with Talent in an AI-Driven World
As AI continues to reshape how work gets done, organisations are facing a new challenge: understanding where human capability creates the greatest advantage. While AI...
The Future of TA: What Will We Miss Most When It’s Gone?
By 2030, sourcing, screening, scheduling and other administrative processes could look very different, with technology taking on more of the operational workload. But...
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.
