
ELEVATE STAGE
ACCELERATE STAGE
OPTIMISE STAGE
For Leaders
The Elevate Stage is designed for leaders shaping the future of their businesses and the industry. Featuring forward-thinking speakers and strategic insights, this stage explores leadership, growth, and the big-picture trends influencing talent and work. Expect bold ideas, practical leadership perspectives, and inspiration to help you lead with clarity and impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.
ELEVATE STAGE PROGRAM
List of Services
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Welcome to Talent XMore Details List Item 1
9:30am - 10am
Featuring Dr Ben Hamer
Top Trends Shaping the Future of Work
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What Happens When AI Enters the Job Hunt?More Details
10am - 10:30am
Presented by Lauren Anderson
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Meet Your Future Candidate: Understanding and Attracting Gen Z and Gen AlphaMore Details List Item 2
10:30am - 11am
Presented by Scott Millar
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The Power of StorytellingMore Details List Item 3
11:30am - 12:15pm
Presented by Matt Jones
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Performance, Reinvention & The Confidence to Win the RoomMore Details List Item 4
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Presented by Jessica Hatzis
Plus a live Q&A with MC Ben Hamer and Next Gen Rep Thomas O’Connor
List of Services
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Welcome to the Accelerate StageMore Details List Item 1
10.00am - 10.05am
Featuring Michael Jones MRCSA
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The Future Recruiter: Essential Skills Recruiters Need to Succeed in 2026 and BeyondMore Details List Item 2
10:05am - 10:30am
Presented by Jarrod Ross
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AI in Action instead of Distraction: A Practical Guide for RecruitersMore Details
11am - 11:30am
Presented by Carl Sagun & Paris Matin
Sponsored by Synaptico
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The Social Media Trends That Will Define 2026 (And How You Can Use Them To Grow Your Personal Brand)More Details List Item 3
11:30am - 12pm
Presented by Edwin Smith
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Influence Without Authority: How You Can Have Big Impact Before You Earn the Big TitleMore Details List Item 4
1pm - 1:30pm
Presented by Rebecca Houghton
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Chaos, Courage and Coffee: Lessons From a Beautifully Unravelled LifeMore Details
2:30pm - 3pm
Presented by Belinda Kerr
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3 Steps To Building a $1M Desk Within 12 MonthsMore Details
3pm - 3:15pm
Presented by Jessica Kimber
ACCELERATE STAGE PROGRAM
For High-Performing Consultants & Team Leaders
The Accelerate Stage is built for consultants, billing managers, and team leaders who want to maximise performance - both individually and across their teams. With a strong focus on the frontline of agency recruitment, sessions are packed with practical techniques, real-world scenarios, and proven approaches to help you bill more, lead better, and drive results in a competitive market.
List of Services
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Welcome to the Optimise StageMore details List Item 1
10am - 10:05am
Featuring Sarah Kiely
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Payday Super: Compliance Shift or Strategic Opportunity?More Details List Item 2
10:05am - 10:30am
Presented by Gil Sebbag
Sponsored Prime Super
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Why Good Recruitment Agencies Lose Government Tenders (and How to Fix It)More Details List Item 3
10:30am - 11am
Presented by Thomas Pollock
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Mapping Australia’s Next Recruitment Cycle - Data and insights for decision-making clarityMore Details List Item 4
11:30am - 12pm
Presented by Danny Martin
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Smartsourcing: Turning Offshoring into a Competitive EdgeMore Details
12pm - 12:15pm
Presented by Ross Stewart
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Bridging the Gap: Designing High-Performing Multigenerational TeamsMore Details
1pm - 1:30pm
A Panel Discussion with Scott Millar, Olivia Evans (Gen Z), Erin Devlin FRCSA (Gen Y) and Clare McCartin (Gen X)
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Winning Attention in a Crowded Market: How Top Agencies Differentiate in 2026More Details
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Presented by Tom Burkinshaw
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The Future of RecruitmentMore Details
1:45pm - 2:15pm
A Panel Discussion with Ross Clennett FRCSA, Clara Fallon and Suzie McInerney MRCSA
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The Day One Mindset: Rewiring Recruitment Through Data-Driven ChangeMore Details
2:30pm - 2:45pm
Presented by Guy Day
Sponsored by Kamal
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Oops, I Did It Again: The 5 Compliance Mistakes Recruiters Keep MakingMore Details
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Presented by Amy Towers and Martin Richardson
OPTIMISE STAGE PROGRAM
For Strategy, Operations & Business Growth
The Optimise Stage is tailored for those focused on building smarter, more effective businesses. Whether you're leading strategy, operations, or business performance, this stage delivers insights on systems, processes, and commercial decision-making that drive sustainable success. Expect actionable content to help you optimise efficiency, scale effectively, and strengthen your business foundations.



