The future of recruitment conferences is here. In the very first episode of the Your Career BFF Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Leonard, founder of RecFest, the world’s most inclusive and innovative event for recruiters, TA leaders, and HR professionals.
RecFest is unlike any other recruitment event:
- 100+ speakers and global talent leaders
- A festival vibe with live music, food, and networking
- Real conversations about AI, DEI, and the future of hiring
- Thousands of recruiters connecting in Nashville & the UK
We cover:
00:00 Podcast launch + RecFest intro
02:15 Why traditional recruitment events are broken
05:00 Building a true community in TA & HR
09:40 Bringing RecFest from the UK to the US
15:30 How inclusion + accessibility shape the event
22:00 ROI for recruiters & sponsors
30:00 What’s new for RecFest 2025 in Nashville
RecFest isn’t just another HR event. It’s the conference changing recruitment forever.
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