November 9 Executive Forum and November 10 Opening Keynote Serve as Cornerstones of Three-Day Practical Recruiting Innovation Event
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 announced the initial group 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 gathers 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’ opening keynote, titled Motion Isn’t Momentum: Where AI Is Taking Talent Acquisition, is based on survey results from over 350 senior HR and talent leaders, a comparative evaluation of 12 AI interview tools, and years of practitioner-focused insights. Instead of posing yet another “What can AI do?” question, the keynote explores where AI currently delivers measurable value, where vendors are making exaggerated claims, and how top recruiting organizations are restructuring work around AI rather than merely automating current processes.
“Over the past three years, the industry has been asking what AI is capable of, and the outcomes have been inconsistent,” said Kyle Lagunas, Founder and Principal Analyst at Kyle & Co. “The teams that are advancing are adopting a more human-centered perspective: What can AI-enabled recruiters achieve? They are generating genuine momentum, maintaining efficiency improvements, and producing better results.”
Introducing the RIS Executive Forum
New for 2026, ERE will also host the RIS Executive Forum on Monday, November 9, an exclusive, limited-capacity executive program led by Kyle Lagunas.
Tailored specifically for senior talent acquisition executives, the Executive Forum will offer candid, peer-level discussions on AI integration, organizational transformation, recruiting operations, leadership, and the shifting role of talent acquisition within modern companies.
Unlike a conventional conference track, the Executive Forum prioritizes open peer dialogue, common obstacles, and practical takeaways for senior leaders managing rapid change.
A Practitioner-Led Program
The first confirmed speaker lineup reflects the conference’s longstanding commitment to practitioner-driven content, with sessions focused on authentic experiences, practical lessons, quantifiable outcomes, and straightforward conversation rather than product pitches.
Speakers come from organizations such as Pinterest, CVS Health, Ford Motor Company, Starbucks, Wells Fargo, Expedia Group, Roblox, CareerXroads, Comfort Systems USA, and Radiology Partners, among others.
Additional speakers and session details will be released in the coming weeks.
Built Around Real Conversations
The Recruiting Innovation Summit is built around practical case studies, peer learning, and honest discussions about what is effective, what is evolving, and what recruitment leaders are discovering in real time.
Attendees can look forward to sessions addressing:
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 highlights networking and community, providing attendees with chances to continue conversations with speakers throughout the conference. Past participants regularly describe the Summit as one of the industry’s most valuable learning opportunities.
“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 limited availability and the Recruiting Innovation Summit has historically drawn senior recruiting leaders from many of the world’s most well-known 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 complete conference details, visit ERERecruitingConference.com.
About ERE Media
ERE Media has supported the talent acquisition field for more than twenty years through leading conferences, research, education, and content. The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit unites recruiting practitioners and industry leaders to exchange ideas, question assumptions, and advance 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
