The Big Tops are Back!
The Inspire Stage
Where the future of TA is challenged, reframed, and reimagined
In a defining moment for talent acquisition, the Inspire Stage brings the industry together to reset perspective and raise ambition. Featuring the most influential voices in TA, HR and the wider world of work, this stage tackles the realities facing the profession — from uncertainty and disruption to opportunity and reinvention. Expect powerful stories, bold ideas and thought-provoking insight designed to energise, challenge assumptions, and remind us why talent has never mattered more.
The Disrupt Stage
Where next-generation technology meets strategic TA thinking
The Disrupt Stage is where recruitment technology moves beyond hype and into strategic reality. Focused on what’s shaping TA in 2026 and beyond, this stage showcases advanced solutions, intelligent platforms and emerging innovations redefining how organisations hire, scale and adapt. Through expert-led sessions and real-world application, the Disrupt Stage helps TA leaders understand what’s truly changing — and how technology can become a genuine driver of impact.
The Showcase Stage
Real-world TA success stories, unpacked
The Showcase Stage is dedicated to what actually works. In contrast to future-facing innovation, this stage focuses on proven strategies already delivering results inside TA teams today. Through detailed case studies and practitioner-led sessions, attendees gain insight into real challenges, decisions made, and outcomes achieved. It’s a practical, experience-led stage for those looking to refine, improve and optimise their TA function right now.
The Innovate Stage
Challenging traditional models to solve modern TA problems
As traditional hiring models struggle to keep pace with today’s talent market, the Innovate Stage explores new ways of thinking about attraction, engagement and workforce strategy. This stage highlights creative approaches, bold experimentation and alternative models being used to solve complex talent challenges. Designed to push thinking forward, Innovate is for those ready to rethink how TA operates in a changing world of work.
RL Unplugged Stage
Real conversations from the industry’s Leading Leadership Community
Curated by the Resourcing Leaders Community and the RL100, the RL Unplugged Stage delivers leadership-level conversation for senior TA professionals. Built around a mix of structured and unscripted panel discussions, this stage offers honest insight into decision-making, strategy and leadership under pressure. Featuring true thought leaders from global organisations, RL Unplugged creates space for meaningful discussion on the realities of leading TA today.
Employer Brand & EVP Stage
Defining, communicating and delivering EVP in a changing world of work
As candidate expectations evolve and the world of work continues to shift, a clear and credible EVP has never been more critical. The EVP Stage explores how organisations define who they are, what they offer, and why talent should choose them. Covering employer brand, recruitment marketing and candidate experience, this stage equips TA teams with insight to stand out authentically in an increasingly competitive market.
Early Careers Stage
Future-focused strategies for early and emerging talent
The Early Careers Stage is dedicated to the future of the workforce. As organisations face long-term skills gaps and shifting demographics, this stage explores how apprenticeships, graduate programmes and early talent pipelines are becoming strategic priorities. Focused on sustainability, inclusion and long-term planning, the Early Careers Stage highlights how TA teams can invest in emerging talent to build resilience for the years ahead.