Staffing & Talent Solutions US Conference

About this Event

Date June 3 @ 8:30 AM - June 4 @ 4:00 PM EDT

Our two-day Staffing & Talent Solutions Leaders conference will focus on how leaders in the US should navigate the evolving landscape and proactively take steps to cultivate and advance the future workforce.

Here is what you can expect on the day:

• Gain insights and inspiration from keynote speakers
• Explore impact, trends and innovation in staffing & talent solutions with our industry experts
• Participate in expert-led roundtable discussions on key hiring challenges
• To finish with a flourish, we will crown our TIARA Awards champions in a gala celebration dinner

TALiNT Partners events are recognized for the quality of their interactions, their delegates and support of the best industry partners and experts. We highly recommend you register now while spaces are available.

Event Disclaimer: Our curated events are designed to foster meaningful exchanges, and we cater meticulously to each participant. Should your plans change so that you are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask for timely notice to accommodate others who could benefit from this event.

Agenda

• Day 1: Joint Session

• 10:00 - 10:30 Registration
• 10:30 - 10:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks Hosted by Ken Brotherston, Founder & Ray Culver, Global Managing Director - TALiNT Partners
• 10:45 - 11:15 Opening Roundtable
• 11:15 - 11:45 Market Overview + Update
• 11:45 - 12:30 Keynote speaker
• 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
• 13:30 - 14:15 Panel 1: Agility at Scale: Balancing Traditional Staffing with Modern Solutions Examining how firms blend human-centered recruiting with AI, RPO, and MSP strategies for the future workforce.
• 14:15 - 14:45 Roundtable 1 A peer-driven roundtable discussion designed to unpack lessons from the panel, explore common obstacles, and discuss actionable strategies for balancing traditional staffing with modern workforce solutions.
• 14:45 - 15:00 Networking break
• 15:00 - 15:30 Debates
• 15:30 - 16:15 Panel 2: The Imposter in the Lobby: Thwarting Deepfake Candidates and Synthetic Identities This panel explores the growing threat of deepfake candidates and synthetic identities, the risks they pose to hiring and security, and the practical safeguards recruiters need to protect clients and organizations.
• 16:15 - 16:45 Roundtable 2 A peer-led discussion focused on recognizing deepfake candidates, sharing real-world experiences, and identifying practical steps to strengthen hiring security.
• 16:45 - 17:00 Wrap Up - Day 1 Ray Culver & Ken Brotherston
• 17:30 - 19:00 Drinks & Networking reception

• Day 2: Staffing

• 08:30 - 09:00 Registration
• 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Ray Culver
• 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote
• 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: From Copilot to Teammate: Managing Agentic AI in the Front Office As AI moves from support tool to active teammate, this panel examines how firms are managing agentic AI in recruiting—from productivity gains and ROI to governance, bias, and compliance.
• 10:15 - 10:45 Roundable 3 A peer-driven discussion on how recruiters are working alongside agentic AI, sharing lessons learned, challenges, and practical approaches to governance and performance.
• 10:45 - 11:00 Networking break
• 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: The Skills Revolution: Retiring the Four-Year Degree Requirement As skills-based hiring replaces degree requirements, this panel explores how staffing firms are redesigning job frameworks, validating skills in real time, and expanding access to talent.
• 11:30 - 12:00 Roundable 4 A facilitated peer discussion on implementing skills-based hiring, educating clients, and overcoming resistance to moving beyond degree-based credentials.
• 12:00 - 12:45 Networking lunch
• 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: Resilience Through Diversification: Beyond Healthcare and IT This panel explores how staffing firms are building resilience by diversifying beyond healthcare and IT, identifying emerging sectors, and adapting to shifting economic conditions.
• 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable 5 A peer-led discussion on diversification strategies, new sector opportunities, and practical steps for expanding into high-growth markets.
• 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: The Compliance Safety Net: Managing the 2026 Regulatory Patchwork This panel examines how staffing firms are navigating the evolving 2026 regulatory landscape, from AI bias audits and pay transparency to non-compete and wage-hour compliance.
• 14:15 - 14:45 Wrap up exercise
• 14:45 - 15:00 Closing Remarks Ray Culver

• Day 2: Talent Solutions

• 08:30 - 09:00 Registration
• 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Ken Brotherston
• 09:15 - 09:45 Keynote speaker
• 09:45 - 10:15 Panel 3: The Death of the "Per-Hire" Fee: Moving to Outcome-Based RPO This panel explores the shift from per-hire fees to outcome-based RPO, examining value-linked models, long-term performance tracking, and shared-risk contracts.
• 10:15 - 10:45 Roundtable 4 A peer-led discussion on implementing outcome-based RPO, aligning incentives with clients, and measuring success beyond traditional metrics.
• 10:45 - 11:00 Networking break
• 11:00 - 11:30 Panel 4: A Unified Workforce Strategy: The Convergence of MSP and RPO
• 11:30 - 12:00 Roundtable 5 A peer-driven discussion on implementing unified workforce strategies, optimizing internal vs. external talent, and leveraging direct sourcing innovations.
• 12:00 - 12:45 Networking lunch
• 12:45 - 13:15 Panel 5: The Circular Workforce: Solving the 2026 Talent Scarcity through Reskilling This panel explores how RPO and MSP providers are addressing talent scarcity by reskilling, redeploying, and creating circular workforce models.
• 13:15 - 13:45 Roundtable 5 A peer-led discussion on implementing reskilling programs, internal marketplaces, and returnship strategies to maximize workforce agility.
• 13:45 - 14:15 Panel 6: MSP 5.0: From Managing Transactions to Orchestrating Value This panel examines how MSPs are evolving from transactional management to orchestrating value—focusing on outcomes, total talent integration, AI-driven operations, and digital trust.
• 14:15 - 14:45 Wrap up exercise
• 14:45 - 15:50 Closing Remarks Ken Brotherston

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