Did you know that the best candidates are off the market in 10 days, and at the same time, over 75% of recruiters noticed a rise in salary negotiations from their candidates? [1] Recruitment challenges and trends are constantly changing and evolving, missing information like these could bring negative outcomes to your hiring or your business. So, how do you keep up with the current? One good way is to attend recruiting conferences to network, connect with potential candidates, gain valuable insights from experts, and learn about coming trends as well as emerging strategies.
To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ll explore best practices for networking at these events and take a look at upcoming recruiting conferences you should attend. Let’s get started!
Top Recruiting Conferences Happening in 2024
1. SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024
About the conference: This is the largest HR conference of SHRM, where experienced HR professionals and newcomers at the scene gathered around in sessions focused on hands-on workshops and discussion over big topics in the recruitment industry such as employee mental health awareness and DE&I.
Why you should attend: You’ll have an opportunity to experience HR products and services showcased by over 600 companies. The conference also opens a door for you to connect and network with partnerships and learn about the latest tools and technology, as well as keep up with innovative strategies.
Date and location: June 23rd - 26th, 2024 at McCormick Place, Chicago
Price:
- In-person pass - Standard/ $2,295, Onsite/ $2,695
- Virtual pass - Standard/ $1,595, Onsite/ $1,695
2. Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues 2024
About the conference: The Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues 2024 brings together over 1,300 HR professionals to get ready to tackle the coming HR challenges.
Why you should attend: The event will offer you a chance to update your HR knowledge through over 150 concurrent sessions that cover a wide range of key HR topics. You’ll get to participate in a session where two world-renowned keynote speakers share their unique insights into the HR scene as well. The event will also give you an opportunity to explore over 130 exhibitors who showcase their latest HR products and services.
Date and location: When: August 7th - 8th, 2024 at NRG Center, Houston, TX
Price:
- Members: $860
- Non-members: $1080
3. SourceCon
About the conference: SourceCon is a premier conference for sourcing and recruiting professionals, featuring sessions on innovative sourcing techniques, candidate engagement strategies, and industry trends.
Why you should attend: SourceCon offers a unique opportunity to join a recruiting community learn from top sourcing experts, explore cutting-edge tools and technologies, and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. You can bring your sourcing issues to the conference and get hands-on assistance from attendees.
Date and location: October 23rd - 24th, 2024 at Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA
Price:
- In-person attendee: $1,399
- Digital attendee: $399
4. ERE Recruiting Conference
About the conference: The ERE Recruiting Conference is where top talent leaders come together to discuss and share insightful information within the recruitment world.
Why you should attend: This is where you’ll get valuable information and practical advice while learning how to solve difficult challenges from leaders’ personal experiences.
Date and location: November 12th - 14th, 2024 at The Westin Anaheim Resort, CA
Price:
- In-person attendee: $1,399
- Digital attendee: $399
Best Practices for Networking at a Conference
Before attending the conference, take some time to think about what you want to achieve by networking. Are you looking for new clients or candidates? Do you want to learn about new trends and strategies? Also, take some time to research the presenters, attendees, and workshops, to help you identify people you want to meet and topics you want to learn more about. And don't forget to start a conversation by asking questions. This shows that you’re interested in the other person and their work, and it can help you learn more about them. Try to ask open-ended questions that encourage a longer conversation.
After the conference, be sure to follow up with the people you met. Send them an email or connect with them on social media to continue the conversation. This will help you build stronger relationships and expand your professional network. Last but not least, keep in mind that some networking events have an app that you can use to communicate with sponsors, booths, and attendees like Eventify, Gather, Whova, and Zuant. So, use these apps to socialize before and during the event and to find the companies/people you are looking for via keywords and categories in their profiles.
Once you’ve expanded your network and gathered key hiring strategies, don’t forget to check out our guide to managing the recruitment pipeline to help ensure a successful outcome.
Conclusion
Attending recruiting conferences is a great way for you to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and strategies in the industry. So, don’t miss out on these great opportunities. Go through the list and links we provided above and select the one that best achieves your goals and career path. You can also research more conferences online to get more insight into the conferences that will be beneficial to your career.
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