ERE Media Announces Merger of Major Recruiting Conferences for 2025

ERE Media, a leading provider of talent acquisition information and resources, has announced plans to merge two of its major recruiting conferences into a single event starting in 2025. The new ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, slated for April 29-30 in Las Vegas, will combine the long-running ERE Recruiting Conference with SourceCon, creating a unified platform for talent acquisition professionals to explore emerging trends and technologies in the field.

This strategic consolidation comes at a time when the recruiting industry is experiencing rapid changes, particularly with the integration of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies into hiring processes. By bringing together diverse aspects of talent acquisition under one roof, ERE Media aims to offer a more comprehensive and forward-looking perspective on the future of recruiting.

The new summit will feature three main tracks: Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership, Critical Sourcing Tactics, and Innovative Recruiting Technology. These tracks are designed to address the evolving needs of talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, and sourcers, providing insights into leadership strategies, cutting-edge sourcing techniques, and the latest technological advancements in the field, with a particular focus on AI applications in recruiting.

In addition to the conference merger, ERE Media is also consolidating its ERE Recruiting and SourceCon newsletters into a single publication. This move is intended to streamline information delivery, offering readers a more comprehensive view of the latest developments in sourcing, recruiting, and candidate experience.

The company will continue to offer its established learning and training programs, including the SourceCon Academy, Recruiting with AI, Talent Advisor, and the CandE Benchmark Research Program. These initiatives, along with webinars, will continue to play a crucial role in upskilling talent acquisition professionals and improving industry practices.

ERE Media's founder and CEO, David Manaster, emphasized the company's commitment to providing unbiased, peer-driven information and resources. This consolidation of events and resources reflects ERE Media's adaptation to the changing landscape of talent acquisition, aiming to maintain its position as a trusted source for recruiting professionals.

The launch of the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit represents a significant shift in how recruiting conferences are structured and presented. By combining different aspects of talent acquisition into a single event, ERE Media is responding to the increasingly interconnected nature of recruiting functions. This approach may set a new standard for industry events, potentially influencing how other organizations in the field structure their conferences and educational offerings.

For talent acquisition professionals, this consolidated summit offers an opportunity to gain a more holistic understanding of the recruiting landscape. The event's focus on innovation, particularly in AI and other emerging technologies, signals the growing importance of staying ahead of technological trends in the recruiting field. As companies continue to face challenges in attracting and retaining top talent, events like the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit could play a crucial role in shaping strategies and practices in the years to come.