Join us for the HRO Today Talent Acquisition Summit in Atlanta, GA on September 15-16, 2026.
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Key Features of the Talent Acquisition Summit
Talent Acquisition Strategy: Dive deep into cutting-edge strategies for recruiting top-tier talent. Learn from industry leaders and partake in interactive sessions focused on sourcing, engaging, and securing the best employees for your organization. Participate in a variety of sessions, from keynote speeches to hands-on workshops, designed to provide practical knowledge and actionable solutions in talent management.
Awards Reception: Celebrate excellence in HR with our prestigious awards ceremony. Hear the stories and help us celebrate the Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year and Talent Acquisition Team of the Year. Nominate your TA leader or your TA team for an award here.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with HR leaders, along with fellow talent acquisition professionals, industry influencers, and thought leaders. Exchange ideas, form strategic partnerships, and gain insights into the latest HR trends and practices.
Join us for an event that promises to shape the future of HR and workforce management. Be part of the change – be part of HRO Today Talent Acquisition Summit!
2026 SPEAKERS
Sunil Asija
Director of Human Resources
Oakland County, Michigan Government
Jeff Battinus
Head of Talent Acquisition
Dental Care Alliance
Matthew Battista
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Lennar
Carly Chase
VP Careers
US News
Patrick Daniel
Chief Human Resources Officer
General Aviation Terminal and Skycafe
Sarah Doucette
VP, Global TA and Onboarding
Sovos
Jennifer Garrett
Corporate Director, Nursing, Talent Acquisition
Emory Healthcare
Lauren Herron
Director, Talent Acquisition
Rollins, Inc.
Antonio Johnson
Vice President of Rehab Operations
Pivot Rehabilitation
James Lafferty
VP, Global Talent Acquisition
Epicor Software
Michael Lawrence
Senior Manager, Learning and Development
Fox Factory
Sara Luebke
Director of Talent Acquisition
PlayOn
Julie Mann
Former CHRO
Neogen
Hollie Marcus
Director, Recruitment, Division of Human Resources & Talent Management
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Rhonda Merchant
AVP
Global Talent Acquisition, Clarvida
Kizmet T. Moore
Assistant Vice President, Inclusion & Belonging
NFP, an Aon company
Shalon Murdaugh-Travis
SVP, Talent Acquisition & HR Systems
Lendmark Financial Services
Dr. Vanessa Peterson
Founder
VLP Consulting Group
Prudence Pitter
Former Global Head of HR – Automotive, Manufacturing & Business Development
Amazon Web Services
Alex Putman
Director of Talent
Price Industries Inc
Karen Riapos
Vice President, Global Talent
BrandSafway
Lori Riordan
VP, Human Resources
AmeriPro Health
Stephen Saxon
Managing Director – Affiliate Talent Acquisition
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Marcie Smedlund
Vice President People Services
Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries
Gordon Smith-Bouler
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
ISG
Tom Watson
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition Operations
Equifax
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Berthony.Poux@SharedXpertise.com
In today’s tight talent market, it comes as no surprise that organizations are innovating in their talent acquisition departments with the hopes of seeing positive change. Gone are the days of job applicants working to gain the attention of potential employers. Instead, that focus has shifted onto organizations themselves as HR and talent acquisition leaders drive initiatives to stand out among the crowd in a competitive job market.
HRO Today‘s Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards recognize these leaders for their innovation and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, utilizing technology, reducing time to fill, and candidate engagement.
2026 SPONSORS
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OUR SUMMIT LOCATION
Loudermilk Conference Center
40 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, Ga 30303
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Talent Acquisition Summit is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
