ELEVATE
ACCELERATE
OPTIMISE
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 PROGRAM
List of Services
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Welcome to Talent XMore Details List Item 1
9:30am - 10:00am
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
10:00am - 10:30am
Presented by Lauren Anderson
Sponsored by Indeed
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Meet Your Future Candidate: Understanding and Attracting Gen Z and Gen AlphaMore Details List Item 2
10:30am - 11:00am
Presented by Scott Millar
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Navigating the Signal Problem: How AI is Reshaping RecruitmentMore Details
11:00am - 11:30am
Presented by Carolyn Bennett
Sponsored by SEEK
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The Power of StorytellingMore Details List Item 3
11:30am - 12:15pm
Presented by Matt Jones
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Scaling or Stalling? What’s Actually Driving Recruitment Growth in 2026 and beyondMore Details
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Presented by Darren Cottrell, Guy Day and Victoria Kirwin
Sponsored by APositive
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Leading Without a Playbook in an Era of ChangeMore Details
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Presented by Clara McCarthy and Guy Davy
Sponsored by LinkedIn
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The Right Tech Sets You Up: How You Use It Sets You ApartMore Details
2:00pm - 2:15pm
Presented by Martin Herbst
Sponsored by JobAdder
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Stronger Together: The Power of an Industry AssociationMore Details
2:30pm - 2:40pm
Presented by Charles Cameron
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Performance, Reinvention & The Confidence to Win the RoomMore Details List Item 4
2:30pm - 3:15pm
A live Q&A with Jessica Hatzis, Dr 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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A Practical Review of AI Rollout and Adoption Within an AgencyMore Details
10:30am - 10:45am
Presented by Aaron McIntosh and Mat Westcott
Sponsored by Bullhorn
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The Confidence Cycle: What’s Really Holding Your Billings BackMore Details
10:45am - 11:00am
Presented by Donna Knight
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AI in Action instead of Distraction: A Practical Guide for RecruitersMore Details
11:00am - 11:30am
Presented by Carl Sagun, Paris Matin & Pete Watson
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 - 12:00pm
Presented by Edwin Smith
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The Invisible Admin TaxMore Details
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Presented by Prue Cox & Chris O'Meara
Sponsored by The Access Group
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Influence Without Authority: How You Can Have Big Impact Before You Earn the Big TitleMore Details List Item 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Presented by Rebecca Houghton
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From Bulk SMS to Smart Matching: How Top Agencies Are Filling Faster at ScaleMore Details
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Presented by Jessica Buddle
Sponsored by ZREC
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Your Leadership Formula for Success in 2026: The Importance of Leading DeliberatelyMore Details
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Presented by John White
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Chaos, Courage and Coffee: Lessons From a Beautifully Unravelled LifeMore Details
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Presented by Belinda Kerr
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3 Steps To Building a $1M Desk Within 12 MonthsMore Details
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Presented by Jessica Kimber
ACCELERATE 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
10:00am - 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 - 11:00am
Presented by Thomas Pollock
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Australian Jobs and AI: Insights from Indeed on AI adoptionMore Details
11:00am - 11:15am
Presented by Callam Pickering
Sponsored by Indeed
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Built to Break or Built to Scale? Why Payroll Is Your Hidden Growth EngineMore Details
11:15am - 11:30am
Renee Roussety
Sponsored by Citation Group
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Mapping Australia’s Next Recruitment Cycle: IBISWorld Data and Insights for Decision-Making ClarityMore Details List Item 4
11:30am - 12:00pm
Presented by Danny Martin
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More Placements. Better Margins. The Global Talent Opportunity Most Agencies Are Missing.More Details
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Presented by Ross Stewart
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Bridging the Gap: Designing High-Performing Multigenerational TeamsMore Details
1:00pm - 1:30pm
A Panel Discussion with Scott Millar, Olivia Evans (Gen Z), Erin Devlin FRCSA (Gen Y) & Michelle Lyon (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 John Bourke, Tom Burkinshaw & Rebecca Hunter
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The Future of RecruitmentMore Details
1:45pm - 2:15pm
A Panel Discussion with Ross Clennett FRCSA, Clara Fallon & 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 & Martin Richardson
OPTIMISE 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.
Talent X Add On
The Influence Advantage - Make a Bigger Impact Before the Bigger Title
3.30pm – 4.30pm, Hospitality Suite 5 @ MCEC
A Masterclass with Rebecca Houghton
This masterclass will dive into what you personally can do to have more influence - even without a bigger title, and is ideal for billing managers and senior recruiters looking to have more impact, more easily.
Book the masterclass as an add on when you book your Talent X ticket
