The future of Talent Acquisition is being written right now—and the Innovate Stage at RecFest 2025 is where it’s happening. Designed for forward-thinkers and changemakers, this stage features bold ideas, breakthrough strategies, and the latest advancements in TA tech and practice.
Panel Spotlight: What’s Next for Employment Screening?
Presented by Accurate Background
As hiring processes accelerate and compliance becomes more complex, staying ahead is essential. This expert panel will explore:
- Key trends shaping the future of employment screening
- The impact of evolving compliance requirements
- Strategies for faster, safer, and more reliable decision-making
Featuring:
- Kev Stone, Director of Sales & Marketing
- Aga Szulbinska, Head of Client Services
- Gavin Tagg, SVP Associate General Counsel
More Innovate Stage Highlights
Dave Hazlehurst
Chief Experience Officer @ Human Magic
Session: Human Magic at Work: Bridging the Gap for a Unified Brand Experience
Discover how brand experience can unify candidate, employee, and customer journeys to elevate your employer brand.
Katrina Hutchinson-O’Neill
CEO & Founder @ JoinTalent
Session: The Art of PR: Managing Your Story When the Chips Are Down
Learn how to navigate reputation management and strategic storytelling in high-stakes moments.
Fiona Samouelle
Regional Sales Director @ Cappfinity
Session: Restocking the Workforce: Winning at Supermarket Volume Hiring
Explore innovative approaches to large-scale hiring, tailored for high-volume retail environments.
Panel Spotlight: Fair, Effective, Global
How Unilever Transformed Assessment to Find Future Leaders – with Sova
Discover how Unilever partnered with Sova to reimagine global hiring using fast, fair, data-driven assessments. Gain insights into scalable strategies powered by Workday integration and automation.
Featuring:
- Kevin Laban, HR Technology Partner, Unilever
- Grace Scott, Principal Psychologist, Sova
- Katie Raeburn, Senior Customer Success Manager, Sova
Beyond Job Titles: Mapping the True Skills Landscape with AI
Presented by Horsefly
Join Horsefly for a session exploring how AI and skills-first hiring are reshaping workforce planning. Learn to move beyond job titles to uncover real capabilities and make smarter, future-ready decisions.
Featuring:
- Pat Traynor, Chief Revenue Officer
- Mike Basnett Sandiford, Head of Partnerships
