Keynote Speaker | May 28-29, 2026 | recruiTECH CEE
Andjela Petrovic is the Head of People at SOCRadar, a fast-growing cybersecurity company, where she leads global people strategy across multiple regions. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and HR leadership, she has built high-performing teams in fast-growth tech environments and scaled organizations by putting people at the center of business success.
Passionate about the intersection of technology and humanity, Andjela focuses on how companies can use innovation without losing the “soul” that drives creativity, culture, and long-term growth. She is also the creator of the SOCRadar Leadership Academy, designed to develop the next generation of people-first leaders.
Andjela speaks at international conferences on topics of leadership, culture, and future-ready recruitment, bringing fresh, thought-provoking perspectives that inspire HR and business leaders to rethink how they attract and grow talent in the age of AI.
In an era where AI and automation dominate recruitment, there’s a growing danger of reducing people to algorithms, assessments, and lines of code. Yet what sets thriving companies apart isn’t just technical brilliance—it’s the uniquely human qualities that machines cannot replicate: creativity, empathy, resilience, and vision.
This session will challenge conventional approaches to tech hiring by asking: how do we recruit not only for skills, but for “soul”? Attendees will gain practical insights into blending AI-driven processes with human-centered evaluation, designing recruitment journeys that uncover values and creativity, and building teams that innovate with both head and heart.
What should recruiters focus on in 2026? Recruiters should focus on building more automation powered by AI while using their time wisely to create a more humanized recruitment experience. The…
