REC annual conference - #RECLive26

Tech-enabled, human driven growth – a world of opportunity

RECLive26 - The REC’s flagship annual conference and senior leadership summit, where senior recruitment leaders come to get answers, not noise.

One focused day at LinkedIn’s headquarters.
One agenda built around the decisions that will define your next phase of growth.
One room of peers who carry the same responsibility you do. 

If you lead a recruitment or talent business, this is your strategic reset for 2026. 

Why attend RECLive26

The market is shifting - economically, socially, technologically. This year our industry will see the biggest level of reform our industry has seen. Some businesses will find opportunity in that change. Others will be overtaken by it. 

RECLive26 is for leaders who want to cut through the noise and make confident, informed decisions. Those who want to shape strategy and drive performance.  

Across keynotes, panels and peer-level discussion, you’ll get clear, grounded insight on the issues that will define the next year. 

What you'll take away

• Clarity on the 2026 market
  What shifting economic and labour market conditions mean for demand, growth and your client strategy.
• How leading firms are equipping for success  
  From strong operational foundations, to innovations in service design, delivery and skills. 
• A realistic view of AI in recruitment  
  What’s delivering real value right now, what’s not, and how to prioritise time and investment without the hype.
• Strategic leadership perspectives   
  Practical insight from senior industry leaders on navigating systemic change, building resilient teams and making confident decisions in uncertainty.
• A stronger narrative on the value of recruitment
  How the industry can better articulate its impact and reinforce its essential role in supporting economic growth.

Who should attend

RECLive26 brings together senior decision makers, including: 

• Recruitment business owners, founders, CEOs and MDs 
• Senior leaders responsible for growth, innovation and strategic direction 

It’s not a mass market event. It’s a peer conversation - designed for leaders who expect depth, challenge and insight they can act on. 

Places are strictly limited to 140 delegates to ensure meaningful discussion and high quality peer connection. 

If you’re responsible for leading a recruitment or talent business through the next phase of the market, this is the summit you cannot afford to miss. 

Be in the room where the future of recruitment is being shaped

Pricing and Booking

REC Members and Affiliates can book now for £99+VAT.

Places are limited to 2 per company.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Secure your place for RECLive26 today. 

Please do check out our previous conferences by clicking on the 'Event archive' dropdown, or watch the Highlights Video from last year below !