ERE Media Merges Major Recruiting Conferences, Spotlights AI and Gen Z Talent Strategies

ERE Media has announced a significant transformation in the recruiting conference landscape by combining its ERE Recruiting Conference and SourceCon into a single event, the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, scheduled for April 29-30, 2025, in Las Vegas. The merger represents a strategic response to rapid changes in talent acquisition, particularly the growing influence of artificial intelligence and evolving workforce demographics.

The summit's agenda reflects pressing industry concerns, featuring speakers from major corporations including Amazon, Ford, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Key sessions will address crucial topics such as AI's impact on recruiting, technical sourcing strategies, and approaches to engaging Gen Z talent – highlighting the industry's shift toward technology-driven recruitment while maintaining human-centered practices.

This consolidation of two major recruiting events comes at a critical time when organizations are grappling with significant workforce transformations. The inclusion of sessions on DEI initiatives and their current state suggests ongoing industry debates about corporate commitment to diversity programs. The summit's focus on AI and technical sourcing indicates the growing importance of technology in recruitment strategies, while sessions on Gen Z engagement acknowledge the changing nature of the talent pool.

VP of Research and Editorial Kevin Grossman emphasized the unique value of community-based conferences in developing localized recruitment strategies and building authentic connections. The event's format, including a Hackathon and AI Showcase, demonstrates the industry's move toward more interactive and technology-focused professional development, potentially reshaping how organizations approach talent acquisition in an increasingly competitive market.