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TAtech Europe: Agenda

The Talent Technology Forum

A conference for every kind of talent technology company – from AI solutions and recruitment marketing companies to job boards and CRMs – offering products for employers at every stage of the recruiting funnel.

Tues, Nov 11, 2025

1:00-5:00 pm  

                                                  Executive Leadership Summit

           Carisbrooke Hall

Building Business Success in Challenging Times

 

This half-day, separately ticketed summit is open only to talent technology company CEOs and their c-suite direct reports.  It will explore strategies and tactics not just for surviving but for prospering in an unpredictable economy and unsettled geo-political environment.  Unlike at other conferences, however, there will be no presentations.  Instead, five company leaders will each describe their experiences and lessons learned in previous tough times and then lead a discussion of how best to turn business challenges into bottom-line opportunities.  The outcome will be both actionable ideas and strengthened executive-level connections that will help power success in the present and the future.

The Summit faculty includes:

  • Lee Biggins, Founder & CEO CV-Library
  • Sarah White, SVP Innovation & Transformation, SAP SuccessFactors
  • Rob Brouwer, CEO Jobrapido
  • Roy Jacques, MD Europe & EMEA Appcast
  • Jeff Taylor, former Founder & CEO Monster, now Founder & CEO Boomband

 

The Summit is a separately ticketed event and requires attendance at TAtech Europe.  CEOs and c-suite direct reports only please.  Get your tickets here.

 

5:00-7:00 pm

                                                    Welcome Reception

                                  Carisbrooke Hall

63-79 Seymour Street, Marylebone W2 2HF

Weds, Nov 12, 2025

8:00-9:15 am

                                                  Continental Breakfast

 

9:15-9:30 am                                                   

Conference Opens

Stephen O’Donnell

Chief Growth Officer, TAtech

Pete Weddle

Chief Business Officer, TAtech

 

9:30-10:00 am                                                 

Opening Thought Leadership Session

The State of the Talent Technology Industry

Hung Lee, Curator Recruiting Brainfood

 

10:00-10:15 am                                              

Audience Discussion

 

10:15-10:45 am                                              

Thought Leadership Session

Improving the Candidate Experience With AI

Felix Wetzel, VP Product Management Cielo Talent

 

10:45-11:00 am                                              

Audience Discussion

 

11:00–11:30 am                                            

Coffee Break & Networking

 

11:00-11:30 am                                              

What Can TAtech Do For You?

Introduction to the Network for Talent Technology Solutions

 

11:30 am-12:30 pm                                      

Women’s Voices in TA Technology

Data & Insights from the Front Lines of Online Recruiting

Ani Sargsyan, Sr. Sales Director Jobrapido

Jennifer Johansson, Founder & CEO Placed

Lana Shumyn, Director Aspen Tech Labs

 

12:30-12:45 am                                              

TAtech Honors

Announcing the Fall Class of Honorees

 

12:45-1:30 pm                                                 

Lunch & Networking

Community Tables for

  • Women in Talent Technology
  • AI Solutions
  • Job Boards & Aggregators

 

The TAtech Deal Center

See the Video Below on the Business-Building Power of the Deal Center

1:30-5:00 pm                                                    B2B Meetings     

Carisbrooke Hall

Shared Wisdom

1:45-2:15 pm                                                   

Moderated Discussion

What does the rapidly growing array of AI-based tools for job seekers, including application bots and interview coaches, mean for recruiters and for the TA solutions industry?  Do they diminish the value of online job advertising, video interviews and other TA solutions and if so, what can be done about it?

Moderator: Valeriia Mostytska, UK Country Manager, Jooble

 

2:45-3:45 pm                                                   

Coffee Break & Product Palooza

4 companies intro their cutting edge products

 

4:00-4:30 pm                                                   

Moderated Discussion

What will employers’ fast-growing use of automation and fractional employees/gig workers as well as their increasing reliance on skills training and internal mobility for current employees mean for the TA solutions industry? Will employers no longer need TA solutions to acquire full-time new hires?

Moderator: TBD

 

5:00-5:45 pm                                                   

Closing Keynote: Live Podcast Interview

Matt Alder, Recruiting Future Podcast

Guest:

Jeff Taylor, Founder Monster.com, Founder & CEO Boomband

 

5:45-6:00 pm                                                   

Conference Summary

Stephen O’Donnell

Chief Growth Officer, TAtech

 

Pete Weddle

Chief Business Officer, TAtech

 

6:30-9:30 pm                                                   

Monster Europe Reunion

Host: Jeff Taylor

 

This separately-ticketed event is open to all former Monster employees in Europe as well as those visiting from other parts of the world.  It’s an opportunity to renew old friendships and enjoy special memories over drinks and light hors d’oeuvres.

Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 - The 25th annual NORAs

National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs)

25th Anniversary Celebration

 

7:00 pm                                                              

Doors Open & The Party Begins

8:30-10:00 pm                                                   

Awards Ceremony Commences

For 25 years, the NORAs have recognised the best in online recruitment based on nominations from job seekers and the public:

  • Best AI Sourcing & Messaging
  • Best Job Distribution Platform
  • Best ATS / CRM
  • Best Innovation
  • Best Newcomer / New Website
  • Best Candidate Centric Platform
  • Best Online Publication
  • Best Employer (Under 500 employees)

Refreshment Break

  • Best Major Employer
  • Best Small Recruitment Agency
  • Best Large Recruitment Agency
  • Best National Recruitment Agency
  • Best European Job Board
  • Best Specialist Job Board
  • Best Generalist Job Board
  • The NORA Academy Award
  • The NORA Fellowship Award

 

10:00-12:00 midnight                                     

The Party Continues

Venue
Carisbrooke Hall, Marble Arch, London
Location
63 Seymour St, Tyburnia, London W2 2HH
Date & Time
November 11
5 - 7pm
November 12
8:00am-6pm UK time
Audience
Job Board & Talent Technology
CEOs, Founders
Senior Execs & Rising Stars

The following day (Nov 13th), after TAtech Europe and in the same venue, we will be hosting the 25th annual National Online Recruitment Awards.

When booking your TAtech Europe tickets, look out for the combo ticket which gets you a seat at the most prestigious awards event in the online recruitment industry.