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Talent Acquisition Priorities for 2026
Tuesday 25th NovemberTuesday, December 2Tuesday 4th November | 11:00am AEDT3:00pm ET11:00am GMT
Talent acquisition is stepping into uncharted territory. The emergence of agentic AI and virtual recruiting assistants, rising pressure to prove ROI with smarter metrics, and the growing shift to skills-first strategies are reshaping TA. At the same time, candidates are demanding faster, more transparent experiences, whilst recruiters are flooded with low quality applicants.
With so much change accelerating at once, the big question is: what should TA leaders be prioritising now to stay ahead in 2026?
Join us for an interactive customer panel where industry experts will share their firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and predictions for the year ahead. We’ll unpack the biggest challenges talent teams are facing right now, explore the trends transforming recruitment, and spotlight the strategies that are delivering impact.
In this session, our expert panel will discuss:
- What 2025 taught us – the biggest wins and lessons for TA teams
- How AI and automation are maturing in real-world recruitment
- The focus on skills first talent strategies and internal mobility
- Shifting candidate expectations and what they mean for EVP and experience
- Predictions for the biggest talent trends in 2026 and beyond
Whether you’re rethinking your talent strategy, testing new technology, or planning for the year ahead, this session will give you expert insights and practical takeaways to guide your priorities in 2026.
Speakers:
- Caroline Draper, Talent Acquisition Manager at Michael Hill
- Ben Stevens, Group Manager – Talent Acquisition at Symbos
- Jessica Williams, Talent and People Partner at Village Roadshow
- Hosted by: Tara Bodycote, Director, Strategic Account Management – APAC, PageUp
- Kristen Jacobs, Lead Brand Manager, Ancestry.com
- Alex Her, Head of Employer Brand, The EB Space
- Jaci Velez, Associate Director, Talent Acquisition, University of Central Florida
- Hosted by: Andrea McCartney, Account Executive, PageUp
- Paul Thornton, Talent Acquisition Director at KIER group
- Sarah McGuire, Head of Talent & Recruitment at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Alon Mann, Head of Talent Acquisition at RSPCA
- Laura Brogden, Talent Acquisition Manager at Places for People
- Hosted by: Chris Chesterman, SVP Sales EMEA at PageUp
