You're coming to RecFest USA!
Good Decision
RecFest USA is the world’s largest talent acquisition event, bringing together thousands of TA, HR and People professionals for two days of learning, networking, and live experiences.
Cowboys (hopefully), great people (definitely), and more talent brains in one field than anywhere else on the planet.
This attendee guide covers everything you need to plan your experience – from the agenda and speakers to what to wear, what to bring, and how to make the most of your time.
September 23 & 24
Fair Park, Nashville
Download the App
You’re going to want the app.
Not in a ‘nice to have’ way. More in a ‘you’ll be slightly lost without it’ way.
It’s your ticket, your planner, your map… all in one place.
On the app, you can:
🎟️ Access your ticket (no inbox digging at the gate)
🗓️ Build your schedule + favorite sessions
🎤 Check out speakers and plan who to see
🏢 Browse exhibitors and book meetings
🧭 Find your way around with the park map
🤝 See who’s there and start networking
Plus live updates, last-minute changes, and a few surprises along the way.
The Exhibitors
Alright, let’s clear something up. This is not one of those awkward expo halls where everyone avoids eye contact.
Instead?
Exhibitors woven into the festival. Good people, good conversations, and of course… very good freebies.
This is your chance to explore the latest innovations and solutions, view demos and find out what’s new, and have direct access to genuinely transform your hiring strategy, saving you time, money, and headaches.
Explore the Park Map!
The Agenda
This is where things get tricky – in a good way.
Multiple stages. Back-to-back sessions. Always something to discover.
- Explore sessions by topic, stage, or speaker
- Save the ones you don’t want to miss
- Leave room for the unexpected (some of the best moments aren’t planned)
- Curate your own schedule in the RecFest app
Pro tip: pick your must-sees, then stay flexible.
The Speakers
Hear from the people actually doing the work, paving the way and figuring out what talent looks like right now, and in the future.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Opinions (some you’ll agree with, some you won’t 👀)
- Ideas you’ll immediately want to steal
- The occasional “wait… why aren’t we doing that?” moment
- Insights you can action as soon as you return to your desk.
Who else is attending?
Short answer: your people.
You’ll reconnect with familiar faces, meet new voices shaping TA’s future, and have the kind of conversations that only happen when the community comes together in one place.
Connect and say hello on the app, and start those conversations early.
RecFest in Pictures
This is what you’re walking into. Big crowds. Big energy. Big conversations.
(And yes – someone will post a photo of you mid-conversation at some point.)
Things to do in Nashville:
Staying over in Music City, and want to experience the sights?
Check out the handy guide, from Nashvillian locals, IQTalent, sharing the top food, bars and of course, spotify playlist, to help you plan your experience!
