We’ve pulled together all the must-attend recruitment and HR events happening in the first quarter of 2025 so you don’t have to!

From emerging trends in HR tech to the latest in talent acquisition strategies, these events are the perfect opportunities to stay ahead of the curve, make meaningful connections, and bring actionable insights back to your organization.

Bookmark this list, and let’s kickstart the year together with the best in HR and recruitment. We will be releasing this list quarterly, so be on the lookout for our next installment. Know of an HR event that you want featured on this list? Submit your event here.

Recruitment and HR Events: Q1 2025

January

• Day with DISA 2025 – January 16, 2025, Houston, TX: Focused on employee screening and compliance​.
• HR Vision New York – January 14-15, 2015, New York: With a focus on the future of work, HR Vision New York will delve into how Technology is transforming HR and people management, while putting people at the center of it all.
• World Staffing Summit 2025 – January 30th, 2025 | Virtual: Organized by Candidately, this event is recognized as the world’s largest virtual gathering of forward-thinking staffing leaders.

February

• Talent Acquisition Week – February 3-6, 2025 San Diego, CA: Talivity is proud to partner with TA Week 2025, a comprehensive conference combines three leading talent acquisition events in one week, providing attendees with the latest on talent sourcing, recruiting and employer branding strategies. Sign up today with code TALIVITY15 for 15% of your registration. 
• Hire Innovations by Talivity: Employer Brand – February 11-13, 2025, Virtual: Hire Innovations is a dynamic 3-day virtual event designed to inspire and introduce you to cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hiring process.

March

• i4cp Next Practices Now Conference – March 3-6, 2025 Scottsdale, AZ: Emphasizes HR management innovations with over 500 CHROs participating​.
• HR Vision London – March 5-6, 2025, London, UK: A flagship event uniting global HR leaders to explore how cutting-edge HR tech can empower people and drive business growth.
• Engage Sydney – March 6, 2025 | Sydney, Australia: Share best practices, learn from recruitment leaders, and explore technology innovations shaping the way you work.
• Create & Cultivate Future Summit – March 9, 2025 Austin, TX: A one-day free event where female entrepreneurs, experts and creators come together to define and discuss what’s next, from innovation to upskilling.
• SIA Executive Forum, North America – March 10-13, 2025, Miami FL: An annual conference for CEOs and staffing executives across a wide range of markets, sectors and specialties.
• HRWest 2025 – March 11-12, 2025 Oakland, CA: Covers HR trends, workplace culture, and best practices.
• IAMPhenom – March 11-13, Philadelphia: Three days of Intelligence, Inspiration & Interaction. Immerse yourself in powerhouse keynotes from HR leaders, analysts, and industry experts as they navigate the future of hiring, developing, and retaining talent.
• Gartner Digital Workplace Summit – March 12-13 Grapevine,TX: The #1 conference for digital workplace trends, experience hands-on demos of the top DEX and digital workplace tools. 
• Future of HR 2025 – March 12-14, Virtual: Explores HR innovation, leadership, and workforce strategies​.
• Transform 2025 – March 17-19, Las Vegas, NV: Talivity is a proud sponsor of Transform, the premier conference for leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs seeking to make transformative change in the workplace and work culture. 
• Recruitment Agency Expo – March 18-19, 2025, London, UK: Your opportunity to fuel your agency’s growth and explore recruitment’s future at the UK’s biggest recruitment industry event. 
• Advancing Connections 2025 AAPPR Annual Conference – March 22-25, 2025 Orlando, FL: The conference is attended by hundreds of in-house physician and provider recruitment professionals from across the country who strive to meet the challenges and opportunities of the evolving health care environment. 
• SHRM Talent Conference – March 24-26, Nashville, TN & Virtual: Highlights AI in HR, skills development, and workforce planning​.
• SSOW Shared Services & Outsourcing Week – March 24-27, Orlando, FL: Covers shared services and service delivery​.
• Rethink HR Tech – March 25-27, Chicago, IL: Discusses digital transformation and global workforce strategies.

That wraps up Q1 of 2025! We’ll be keeping this guide updated quarterly so you can plan your year with ease and never miss a beat in the fast-moving world of HR and recruitment. Which event are you most excited about this quarter? Let us know—and check back soon for more insights on what’s ahead for Q2.

Rod Hess

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Rod Hess is a marketing mad man, but more Doc Brown than Don Draper. Rod is the Content Marketing Director for Talivity (formerly RecruitmentMarketing.com) and has been working in online marketing and advertising for over 15 years. He's been featured in publications like Forbes and Mashable. If you catch him tapping a pencil or bouncing his leg, it's because his brain never turns off. He's just dreaming up his latest AI scheme.