Agenda

Strategically aligning your Talent Acquisition (TA) function ensures your output will be valued and needed by the business to achieve its goals. In this highly interactive 60-minute session, participants will work in teams using the A2A methodology to develop a strategic TA alignment plan through collaborative problem-solving and peer learning.

A centralized recruitment model through a Shared Service Center in one country while managing hiring across several locations in the same labor market presents both challenges and opportunities. The key to success in building a high-performing recruitment service is the balancing of processes, capacity and candidates. This session will explore these 3 ingredients of balancing:  1. How to balance standardized processes with local, individual stakeholder needs? 2. How to allocate capacity efficiently and flexibly where and when recruitment is needed? 3. How to navigate market dynamics: when to source from local vs. country labor market?  

More and more organizations are moving toward a whole new operating model for work and the workforce that places skills, more than jobs, at the center: they begin to think about each role as a collection of skills, rather than simply a job title; and by decoupling some work from the job — either by atomizing it into projects or tasks, or broadening it so it’s focused on problems to be solved, outcomes to be achieved, or value to be created — people can be freed from being defined by their jobs and instead be seen as whole individuals with skills and capabilities that can be fluidly deployed to work matching their interests, as well as to evolving business priorities. And by basing people decisions on skills more than jobs, organizations can still have a scalable, manageable, and more equitable way of operating. We call this new operating model for work and the workforce “the Skills Based Organization.

In this session, Karolína Kroužková, responsible for HR-level selection at JYSK, will share valuable insights and lessons learned from the implementation of TA technology across different countries. Drawing from both successes and challenges faced over the past years, Karolína will highlight key experiences, explore the complexities of cross-country technology integration, and discuss the importance of knowledge sharing in overcoming obstacles.

Kevin Wheeler as a former corporate executive at several major corporations has gained an incredible amount of valuable experience over the 40 years he has been in the industry. He will talk about the dramatic transformation of the TA profession, looking ahead to both the short and long term. What lies ahead and what should we prepare for in this changing business environment?  

Why Employer Branding? And why on LinkedIn? Have you ever wondered what makes LinkedIn posts truly successful? Is it a well-guarded secret, or do small, consistent practices make a big impact? In this session, we’ll unveil the mysteries of LinkedIn Employer Branding and break it down into easy-to-understand, actionable steps. Spoiler alert: the secret lies in a blend of hard work, consistency, and a passionate team driving the efforts. Join us to discover how you can elevate your employer brand on LinkedIn.

Employee referrals are consistently among the top-performing recruitment channels — yet many organizations fail to unlock their full potential. This hands-on workshop dives into CEE regional trends and data to uncover what truly drives successful referral programs (spoiler: it’s not just the cash incentive!). You’ll collaborate in small groups to tackle real-world challenges like internal communication, leadership involvement, and smart tech solutions. Walk away with fresh inspiration and a practical action plan you can implement right away. Join us to turn your employees into your best recruiters!  

What does it take to scale a tailor-made recruitment solution in the unique world of gaming? Barnabás Fejes, one of the key figures behind the largest game testing center in Hungary, shares the behind-the-scenes journey of launching a site in 6 weeks and achieving a growth of 500% within two years.

This session offers a raw, honest look at how Manpower SEE built a fully customized recruitment model for the gaming industry. From night owl candidates applying at 2 a.m., to avatars and psychometric testing, to AI-written CVs—Barnabás shares the unexpected challenges, smart adaptations, and cultural quirks that come with hiring gamers at scale.

What are the real recruitment pain points of HR leaders and top executives in SEE? Tamas Fehér, Operational Director of Manpower SEE, will present exclusive insights from Manpower’s 2025 regional survey, based on responses from HR and top management across 6 countries.

In this data-backed session, Tamas will uncover how employer priorities vary between markets, where the biggest gaps lie (from sourcing to AI adoption), and what successful companies are doing differently. The lecture will combine data storytelling with sharp insights from Manpower’s experience on the ground, offering practical takeaways for recruitment professionals navigating the region’s fragmented talent landscape.

This presentation will explore how recruitment can significantly influence and reshape company culture, with a focus on Opella's transformation from a retail company to an FMCG business. As Opella navigates this complex shift, recruitment plays a crucial role in attracting the right talent to drive cultural change. We will examine the key strategies, challenges, and insights that demonstrate how a strategic approach to hiring can contribute to shaping a dynamic, adaptable, and innovative organizational culture. The session will highlight real-world examples, key takeaways, and actionable steps for leveraging recruitment to support and accelerate company-wide transformation.

Struggling to attract top talent on LinkedIn? The issue may not be the talent pool—but how your job posts and employer brand are perceived.

In this interactive session, we’ll uncover the key LinkedIn hiring mistakes that prevent top candidates from applying and show you exactly how to fix them.

Tony de Graaf is a globally recognized Talent Acquisition change leader and the co-creator of the Recruiting Excellence Methodology—a practical, data-driven framework that helps organizations consistently hire the right talent, on time, and in a cost-effective way. With deep expertise in designing and operationalizing high-performing TA functions, Tony is known for turning recruitment into a strategic advantage rather than a purely administrative process.

As the demand for skilled IT professionals rises, Agentic AI—AI-driven autonomous agents—is redefining how Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers source, engage, and hire top tech talent. This session presents a real-world case study on how AI agents have revolutionized IT recruitment, streamlining processes while enhancing precision and efficiency.

Key topics covered:

• AI-powered Talent Sourcing for IT Professionals – Using intelligent algorithms and AI agents to identify and engage the best tech talent.
• Automated Interview Notes & Insights – Leveraging AI-driven transcription and summarization to extract key technical and behavioral insights.
• JD Creation from Intake Meeting Transcriptions – Transforming recruiter-intake discussions into targeted, skills-focused job descriptions for IT roles.
• Agentic AI for Workflow Automation – Deploying AI agents to automate repetitive tasks, improve recruiter productivity, and enhance the candidate experience.

Through this case study, attendees will gain actionable insights into integrating Agentic AI into IT recruitment strategies, ensuring more efficient hiring, improved candidate engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you're an RPO leader, recruiter, or HR professional, this session will provide a roadmap for leveraging AI agents in IT talent acquisition.

In many industries, job vacancies outnumber applicants, making a strong employer brand more critical than ever. Authentic storytelling helps attract top talent by providing real insights, fostering identification, and strengthening employer brand perception. Video plays a central role in this process, creating emotional connections with candidates and employees throughout their journey with the company. With the rise of accessible video creation tools, producing high-quality, engaging content is no longer limited to marketing teams. HR, internal communications, and other departments can now take an active role in crafting compelling video narratives that enhance employer branding efforts. This session will explore the many ways organizations can leverage video to create sustainable, authentic communication that resonates both internally and externally.

Changing business strategies, organizational transformations, and new realities of work are driving the shift to skills-based talent management. Organizations struggle to find talent with the experience they need—just as workers struggle to find foothold roles where they can gain it. How skills based talent acquisition could help close the experience gap? According to recent data, organizations that embed a skills-based approach across the enterprise are able to place talent more effectively and retain high performers at the same time.

Join Bogdan Badea, CEO of eJobs Romania, as he delves into the evolving landscape of job seekers. This presentation will explore the patterns in candidate behavior, their job search journeys, and the latest trends influencing the workforce.

Find out also the behavioral trends shaping their decisions, and what recruiters need to know to attract top talent in the future. Discover how data-driven insights can empower recruiters to better connect with talent in 2025

Edita will share how to build trust right from the start and really connect with your hiring managers by focusing on what matters most to them. Whether it's speed or quality, she'll show you how to streamline the process and customize your approach to their needs. Plus, she'll share some great tips on staying consistent with check-ins and feedback to help you build strong, lasting relationships. You won’t want to miss it!

In the rapidly evolving landscape of talent acquisition, artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a present-day game-changer. As a recruiter with two decades of experience, I've witnessed firsthand how AI is revolutionizing the recruitment process, enabling professionals to work smarter, not harder.

The traditional recruitment model is fundamentally broken. Recruiters spend countless hours sifting through applications, manually tracking candidate progress, and managing administrative tasks that drain creative energy and human connection. AI is the solution that transforms this inefficient paradigm.

Ready to supercharge your strategy? Let’s go! Discover market insights into Slovak HR e-commerce, with data-driven strategies within portal Profesia.sk. From e-optimizations to smart upselling and automation — discover how top e-commerce campaigns maximize retention, boost engagement, and drive unstoppable conversions.

You’ll discover a new approach to navigation designed around real-world recruitment use cases. It combines cutting-edge technology with intuitive design to deliver an unparalleled user experience. Through our partnership, Nagarro and RSight® are tackling talent acquisition challenges and shaping the future of hiring.

Last year, we traveled around the world telling people the world was ending. A world where we'd have to manually search through job boards and ATS for candidates. Where every business process relied on humans getting it right, staying unbiased, and delivering consistently. All while being sick, on holiday, or eating last night's microwaved fish pie for lunch.

That world is over.

AI has landed. A tool of mass destruction, but also mass innovation. Industries are being disrupted. Some torn apart. Yep, that includes the one you work in. You can watch it happen. Or you can embrace the new world, and own it. Some pretend it's not happening. They whisper, “AI can't replace human touch.” Meanwhile, Amazon is cutting managers. Startups are building entire products without hiring developers. Recruiters are getting outpaced by AI agents like Charlie.

We'll show you how AI is already changing recruitment. Stanislaw Wasowicz will present a real case, a live demo, and you'll get a chance to create your own AI agent in 10 minutes at our booth. This isn't the future. This is now.

So, I ask you this…

Are you ready to ride the elephant in the room?

Early Careers has been one of the key strategic drivers of transformational change. Multiple organisations have made substantial investments and brought People Transformation to the fore.

Early Careers is an enabler to support growth and innovation and is key in accelerating new skills and capabilities. It’s also a necessary response to demands from users and customers that an organisation must invest in a workforce landscape that evolves and sustains.

 For several industries, B2B or B2C, the question at the point of "sales" is not "what" you deliver but "how." How does a firm sustain its products and services? How does it perform against the competition in terms of a variety of benchmarks? To be assessed within the competitive landscape, investing in the ‘customer future’ through talent has become one of the critical considerations for decision-making.

 We will share insight into why, what and how, as an employer, you will remain competitive through Early careers. We will explore:

• Improving attraction

• Improving retention

• Making an internal cultural shift

• Becoming more customer-centric

• Innovating your candidate offering

Explore the dramatic shift in recruitment practices from the days of candidate scarcity to the current emphasis on soft skills, skills for the future, and collaboration. We will present how to verify "skills for the future" and culture fit during the recruitment process to avoid issues with collaboration, performance, and adaptability to change.