The three-day program, anchored by the November 9 Executive Forum and the November 10 opening keynote, focuses on practical recruiting innovation.
Real use cases from the front lines, shared by people doing the work.”— Ed Delgado, SalesforceSAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ERE Media today unveiled the first wave of speakers for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, which will run from November 9–11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego.
The Recruiting Innovation Summit gathers senior talent acquisition leaders, recruiting practitioners, and HR executives to exchange real-world case studies, actionable recruiting strategies, and the latest research influencing the future of talent acquisition.
Lagunas’ opening keynote, titled Motion Isn’t Momentum: Where AI Is Taking Talent Acquisition, is built on survey data from over 350 senior HR and talent leaders, a side-by-side benchmark of 12 AI interviewers, and years of practitioner-focused analysis. Instead of revisiting the question “What can AI do?” the talk explores where AI delivers measurable value today, where vendors overpromise, and how top recruiting organizations are redesigning work around AI rather than simply automating current processes.
“For the last three years, the industry has asked what AI can do, and the results have varied widely,” said Kyle Lagunas, Founder and Principal Analyst at Kyle & Co. “The teams pulling ahead are taking a more human-centered approach: What can AI-enabled recruiters do? They are building real momentum, preserving the efficiency gains, and delivering higher-quality outcomes.”
Introducing the RIS Executive Forum
New for 2026, ERE will also host the RIS Executive Forum on Monday, November 9—a limited-capacity executive event run by Kyle Lagunas.
Tailored specifically for senior talent acquisition executives, the Executive Forum will offer candid, peer-level discussions around AI adoption, organizational transformation, recruiting operations, leadership, and the changing role of talent acquisition within modern enterprises.
In contrast to a standard conference track, the Executive Forum prioritizes open peer dialogue, shared problems, and practical takeaways for senior leaders navigating rapid change.
A Practitioner-Led Program
The initial group of confirmed speakers reflects the conference’s longstanding practitioner-driven approach, with sessions rooted in real experiences, practical lessons, measurable results, and honest discussion—not product demos.
Participating organizations include Pinterest, CVS Health, Ford Motor Company, Starbucks, Wells Fargo, Expedia Group, Roblox, CareerXroads, Comfort Systems USA, and Radiology Partners, among others.
Additional speakers and sessions will be announced in the coming weeks.
Built Around Real Conversations
The Recruiting Innovation Summit centers on practical case studies, peer-to-peer learning, and sincere conversations about what is working, what is evolving, and what recruiting leaders are discovering in real time.
Attendees can expect sessions on:
Veteran Hiring
Talent Sourcing
Candidate Fraud
Data and Metrics
Employer Branding
Healthcare Recruiting
Change Management
Recruiting Operations
High Volume Recruiting
AI Strategy and Adoption
Innovation and The Future of TA
Earning Trust and a Seat at the Table
The event also emphasizes networking and community, giving attendees chances to continue conversations with speakers throughout the conference. Past attendees consistently rank the Summit as one of the industry’s most valuable learning experiences.
“Real use cases from the front lines, shared by people doing the work.” — Ed Delgado, Salesforce
“The conversations, the energy, and the insights were next level.” — Ruby Goel, Emids.
“The best conversations in Talent Acquisition happen when brilliant people show up willing to share and keep it real.” — Teela Jackson, Talent Connections, LLC.
Registration Now Open
Registration is now open. Early registration is recommended because the Executive Forum has limited capacity and the Recruiting Innovation Summit has historically drawn senior recruiting leaders from many of the world’s most recognized employers.
View the full agenda: ERERecruitingConference.com.
Register today: Register for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit.
For the latest agenda, speaker announcements, hotel information, and full conference details, visit ERERecruitingConference.com.
About ERE Media
ERE Media has served the talent acquisition profession for more than two decades through industry-leading conferences, research, education, and content. The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit brings together recruiting practitioners and industry leaders to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and advance the profession through practical learning and meaningful connections.
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Inside the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, November 10-11, 2026, in San Diego, CA
