November 9 Executive Forum and November 10 Opening Keynote Anchor Three Days of 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 has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, scheduled for November 9-11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego.
This summit unites senior talent acquisition leaders, recruiting professionals, and HR executives to exchange real-world case studies, actionable recruiting tactics, and the newest research influencing the future of talent acquisition.
Lagunas’ featured keynote, Motion Isn’t Momentum: Where AI Is Taking Talent Acquisition, draws upon survey responses from over 350 senior HR and talent executives, a side-by-side comparison of 12 AI interview tools, and years of analysis centered on practitioner experiences. Rather than posing another variation of “What can AI do?” the presentation explores where AI currently provides tangible value, where vendors are overstating capabilities, and how top recruiting organizations are restructuring work around AI instead of merely automating existing workflows.
“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 restricted-capacity executive program facilitated by Kyle Lagunas.
Tailored specifically for senior talent acquisition executives, the Executive Forum will deliver open, peer-level dialogues on AI adoption, organizational change, recruiting operations, leadership, and the shifting function of talent acquisition within contemporary enterprises.
In contrast to a standard conference track, the Executive Forum prioritizes open peer discussion, mutual obstacles, and actionable takeaways for senior leaders managing rapid transformation.
A Practitioner-Led Program
The initial group of confirmed speakers underscores the conference’s enduring practitioner-driven approach, featuring sessions built on genuine experiences, practical lessons, quantifiable outcomes, and forthright conversation rather than product pitches.
Speakers represent organizations including Pinterest, CVS Health, Ford Motor Company, Starbucks, Wells Fargo, Expedia Group, Roblox, CareerXroads, Comfort Systems USA, and Radiology Partners, among others.
Further speakers and sessions will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Built Around Real Conversations
The Recruiting Innovation Summit focuses on practical case studies, collaborative learning, and sincere discussions about what is effective, what is evolving, and what recruiting leaders are discovering in real time.
Attendees can anticipate sessions covering:
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 prioritizes networking and community, offering attendees chances to extend conversations with speakers during the entire conference. Previous participants regularly describe the Summit as one of the industry’s most worthwhile learning events.
“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 currently open. Early sign-up is recommended as the Executive Forum has restricted space, and the Recruiting Innovation Summit has historically drawn senior recruiting leaders from numerous globally 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 supported the talent acquisition field for over twenty years through top-tier conferences, research, education, and content. The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit gathers recruiting practitioners and industry leaders to exchange ideas, question assumptions, and elevate the profession through hands-on learning and meaningful connections.
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Inside the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, November 10-11, 2026, in San Diego, CA
