At Access Capital we know that foresight, strategy, and connections are crucial in the staffing industry. To help you make the most of 2025, we’ve created a guide to the key events, conferences, and summits shaping the industry.
This guide supports staffing professionals—owners, executives, recruiters, and HR leaders—in planning their year and achieving success. From regional gatherings to national forums, these events offer opportunities to expand your network, sharpen your skills, and find new solutions to advance your business.
Discover the key events shaping the future of staffing in 2025 by exploring our list below.
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The staffing conference calendar for 2025 is shaping up to be as robust as ever with over 40 events scheduled as of this writing.
We’ve broken these events down into categories to help you identify the events you want to attend and plan for a successful year for your business.
Full explanations of each conference are provided following this index. Just tap the link to learn more about each event.
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Events
o Talent Acquisition Week 2025
o World Staffing Summit
o RecFest USA 2025
Staffing and Workforce Solutions Leadership
o SIA Executive Forum North America 2025
o REACH: A Staffing Executive Masterclass
o Staffing Sales Summit 2025
Sector Specific Events
o NAPR/NALTO® 2025 Annual Convention
o TechServe Alliance Executive Summit 2025
o TempNet 2025 Annual Conference
o TempNet 2025 Fall Conference
o SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit 2025
HR Technology and Innovation
o Transform 2025
o UNLEASH America 2025
o Workhuman Live 2025
o HR Tech 2025
o Avionté CONNECT User Conference
o Bullhorn Engage Boston
Compliance, Legal, and Industry Best Practices
o ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference 2025
o ProcureCon Contingent Staffing 2025
o Lockton People Solutions Conference
Sector-Specific and Specialized Events
o TravCon 2025
o Indeed FutureWorks 2025
o People Analytics Exchange 2025
o National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference and Vets Night Out 2025
o NPAworldwide Global Conference 2025
Diversity and Inclusion Events
o NMSDC Annual Conference and Exchange 2025
Global and Networking-Focused Events
o Connect User Conference 2025
o SIA CWS Summit North America 2025
o SIA Collaboration in the Gig Economy 2025
Annual Industry Conferences
o Staffing World 2025
o SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025
o Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025
Regional and State Conferences
o MidWest Staffing Association
o Ohio Staffing and Recruiting Conference
o MASA/NJSA Joint Executive Leadership Conference
o California Staffing Professionals Annual Staffing and Recruiting Conference
o CSP Owner Only Retreat
o New York Staffing Association Events
o Massachusetts Staffing Association Annual Conference
o Illinois and Staffing Association MidWest Staffing Conference
o Ohio Staffing and Search Association Annual Conference
o Texas Staffing Association Annual Conference
o Georgia Staffing Association Events
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Events
Talent Acquisition Week 2025
Date: February 3–6, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Talent Acquisition Week brings together sourcing, recruiting, and employer branding strategies to deliver the most comprehensive learning experience in the industry.
Who Should Attend: Talent acquisition professionals, recruiters, and HR leaders interested in advancing their sourcing and employer branding capabilities.
World Staffing Summit
Date: February 20, 2025
Location: Online
Description: Presented by candidate.ly, the World Staffing Summit is one of the largest gatherings of forward-thinking staffing leaders, focusing on bridging the digital chasm and pursuing talent-centric excellence.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals, recruitment leaders, and HR practitioners interested in digital transformation and talent engagement.
RecFest USA 2025
Date: October 15–16, 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
Description: RecFest USA combines top-class content, innovative solutions, and meaningful in-person connections, delivering a unique experience for staffing and recruitment professionals.
Who Should Attend: Recruitment and talent acquisition professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and network.
Staffing and Workforce Solutions Leadership
SIA Executive Forum North America 2025
Date: March 10–13, 2025
Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Description: SIA’s flagship event is the premier annual conference for CEOs, owners, and senior-level staffing executives. It brings together organizations of all sizes, from the largest global firms to niche businesses, operating across diverse markets and specialties. The event focuses on the latest industry trends, innovative strategies, and solutions shaping the future of staffing and workforce solutions.
Who Should Attend: Staffing firm CEOs, owners, senior executives, and leaders seeking strategic insights and networking opportunities.
REACH: A Staffing Executive Masterclass
Date: March 3, 2025
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Description: Powered by Access Capital and their co-sponsors, REACH is a premier event tailored for staffing industry executives. This masterclass offers a day of expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and actionable insights designed to help staffing leaders navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and drive growth in their businesses. Attendees will also benefit from high-level networking with peers and industry experts in an inspiring, collaborative environment.
Who Should Attend: Staffing firm owners, CEOs, and senior executives looking for innovative strategies and industry-leading expertise.
Staffing Sales Summit 2025
Date: February 26–28, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Description: A premier event dedicated to sales within the staffing industry. The Staffing Sales Summit features two tracks—Sales Producer and Sales Leader—to deliver targeted training and actionable strategies for sales professionals at every level.
Who Should Attend: Staffing industry sales producers, sales leaders, and executives aiming to improve sales performance and leadership skills.
Sector Specific Events
NAPR/NALTO® 2025 Annual Convention
Date: March 5–7, 2025
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Description: NAPR and NALTO’s Annual Convention provides a holistic experience of networking, peer learning, and access to industry expertise. This is a vital event for professionals staying at the forefront of physician recruitment practices.
Who Should Attend: Professionals in physician recruitment and locum tenens staffing.
TechServe Alliance Executive Summit 2025
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Description: The premier networking and educational event for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry, offering insights into industry trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Who Should Attend: IT staffing and engineering staffing firm owners, executives, and managers.
TempNet 2025 Annual Conference
Date: March 26–28, 2025
Location: Tucson, AZ
Description: TempNet holds two annual conferences as a resource for professional advancement and career growth in the staffing industry. The conference includes sessions on marketing, staffing tools, and creating niche businesses.
Who Should Attend: TempNet members, staffing firm owners, and key personnel seeking innovative ideas and tools.
TempNet 2025 Fall Conference
Date: September 17–19, 2025
Location: Park City, UT
Description: TempNet’s fall conference provides members with opportunities for professional advancement and career growth through sharing ideas, tools, and best practices in the staffing industry.
Who Should Attend: TempNet members, staffing firm owners, and key personnel.
SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit 2025
Date: November 5–7, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: The Healthcare Staffing Summit provides the latest perspectives and trends in healthcare staffing, including segments like nursing, locum tenens, and allied health.
Who Should Attend: Healthcare staffing professionals, agency leaders, and industry experts.
HR Technology and Innovation
Transform 2025
Date: March 17–19, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: Transform sits at the intersection of technology and the people shaping the future of work. Featuring progressive programming, curated connections, and energizing after-hours networking, the event explores workforce tech innovations.
Who Should Attend: People-driven executives, workforce tech investors, and future-of-work entrepreneurs.
UNLEASH America
Date: May 6-8, 2025
Location: Caesar’s Forum – Las, Vegas
Description: UNLEASH America is a leading HR technology conference, bringing together professionals to discuss the future of work and explore innovative HR tech solutions.
Who Should Attend: HR professionals, recruiters, and business leaders interested in HR technology and the future of work.
Workhuman Live 2025
Date: May 12–15, 2025
Location: Denver, CO
Description: Workhuman Live is a transformative event where HR leaders gather to discuss innovative ideas for creating more human workplaces. The conference is a hub for collaboration and inspiration among industry leaders.
Who Should Attend: HR professionals, workplace culture leaders, and executives focused on employee engagement.
HR Tech 2025
Date: September 16–18, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: For over 25 years, HR Tech has been the go-to conference for HR leaders, offering unparalleled education and networking opportunities to transform HR strategies and drive organizational success.
Who Should Attend: HR professionals and industry leaders interested in HR technology innovations.
Avionté CONNECT User Conference
Date: August 4 – 6, 2025
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: Hosted by Avionté, a staffing and recruiting software provider, Avionté CONNECT User Conference focuses on technology solutions and industry best practices.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals interested in technology solutions.
Bullhorn Engage Boston
Date: May 28 – May 29, 2025
Location: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Description: Bullhorn’s premier global recruiting conference series, Engage, brings together recruitment leaders and practitioners for industry insights and product training.
Who Should Attend: Recruitment leaders and practitioners using or interested in Bullhorn products.
Compliance, Legal, and Industry Best Practices
ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference 2025
Date: May 8–9, 2025
Location: Washington, DC
Description: This event focuses on the legal and compliance issues facing the staffing industry, offering in-depth discussions and updates on regulatory changes.
Who Should Attend: Staffing executives, attorneys, HR managers, and compliance officers.
ProcureCon Contingent Staffing 2025
Date: April 7–10, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: ProcureCon Contingent Staffing focuses on talent management strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, and leveraging technology in contingent labor programs.
Who Should Attend: Procurement professionals, HR leaders, and staffing managers involved in contingent workforce management.
Lockton People Solutions Conference
Date: TBA
Location: Virtual
Description: Hosted by Lockton, this conference focuses on benefits expertise, industry trends, and risk management solutions. Attendees gain insights into innovative strategies for employee benefits, insurance, and risk consulting.
Who Should Attend: HR professionals, benefits managers, and industry leaders seeking to enhance their knowledge of employee benefits and risk management.
Sector-Specific and Specialized Events
TravCon 2025
Date: September 21–24, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: TravCon is the largest conference for healthcare travel professionals, offering CE opportunities, industry insights, and networking with peers.
Who Should Attend: Healthcare travel professionals, including travel nurses and allied health workers.
Indeed FutureWorks 2025
Date: September 10–11, 2025
Location: New Orleans, LA
Description: Indeed’s thought leadership conference offers inspiring speakers and thought-provoking sessions for HR and talent acquisition professionals, available both in-person and virtually.
Who Should Attend: Talent acquisition professionals, HR leaders, and hiring managers.
People Analytics Exchange 2025
Date: February 25–26, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Description: Specifically tailored for the people and analytics community, this event brings together HR, People, and Workforce Analytics leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the field of people analytics.
Who Should Attend: HR and workforce analytics leaders, professionals interested in advancing their understanding of people analytics, and tech innovators.
National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference and Vets Night Out 2025
Date: October 29–30, 2025
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Description: This dynamic event brings together certified service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses with buyers, partners, and clients. The conference also features a Veteran Marketplace for showcasing products and services.
Who Should Attend: Veteran-owned businesses, procurement leaders, and partners interested in veteran business opportunities.
NPAworldwide Global Conference 2025
Date: March 27–29, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Description: The NPAworldwide Global Conference gathers international recruiters for educational sessions, industry discussions, and networking. The event includes an annual meeting for policy discussions and elections.
Who Should Attend: Member-owners and recruiters in the NPAworldwide network.
Diversity and Inclusion Events
NMSDC Annual Conference and Exchange 2025
Date: November 2–5, 2025
Location: Miami, FL
Description: The premier event for minority business enterprises (MBEs), connecting leaders and showcasing opportunities in supplier diversity and procurement.
Who Should Attend: Minority business enterprises, corporate executives, and supplier diversity leaders.
Global and Networking-Focused Events
Connect User Conference 2025
Date: August 4–6, 2025
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: CONNECT brings together clients, partners, and staffing professionals for three days of learning, networking, and entertainment, with a focus on enhancing the staffing industry experience.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals, partners, and clients looking to exchange knowledge and explore the latest industry trends.
SIA CWS Summit North America 2025
Date: September 8–9, 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
Description: This summit connects leaders from across the globe to share insights and collaborate on innovative practices in contingent workforce management.
Who Should Attend: Workforce management professionals, HR leaders, and contingent staffing experts.
SIA Collaboration in the Gig Economy 2025
Date: September 9–11, 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
Description: A cutting-edge event where technology, talent solutions, and suppliers converge to explore emerging trends and best practices shaping workforce solutions in the gig economy.
Who Should Attend: Staffing firms, gig economy technology providers, and workforce leaders.
Annual Industry Conferences
Staffing World
Date: October 6-8 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Description: Hosted by the American Staffing Association (ASA), Staffing World is the premier annual convention for staffing professionals, offering insights into industry trends, networking opportunities, and educational sessions.
Who Should Attend: Staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals, including company owners, executives, sales and marketing staff, and search and placement professionals.
SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025
Date: June 29 – July 2, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Join forward-thinking HR professionals committed to creating a better HR landscape at SHRM’s annual conference. Attendees can immerse themselves in thought-provoking sessions, collaborate with industry trailblazers, and gain the tools to navigate the future of HR.
Who Should Attend: HR professionals, recruiters, and industry leaders looking for HR innovation and collaboration opportunities.
Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025
Date: October 27–29, 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Description: This premier conference for CHROs and HR leadership teams offers in-depth insights and strategies for driving HR success in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape.
Who Should Attend: CHROs, HR leaders, and executives.
Regional and State Conferences
Midwest Staffing Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Hosted by the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, this two-day event brings together staffing professionals from the Midwest to share expertise and learn from industry leaders.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals in the Midwest region.
Ohio Staffing and Recruiting Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Organized by the Ohio Staffing & Search Association, this conference features keynote speakers and sessions on market mastery, change management, and more.
Who Should Attend: Staffing and recruiting professionals in Ohio and surrounding areas.
MASA/NJSA Joint Executive Leadership Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: A collaboration between the Mid-Atlantic Staffing Association and the New Jersey Staffing Association, this high-level event is designed for staffing company executives.
Who Should Attend: Staffing company executives in the Mid-Atlantic region.
California Staffing Professionals (CSP) Annual Staffing and Recruiting Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: CSP’s annual conference offers learning and networking opportunities for staffing professionals in California.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals, recruiters, and HR practitioners in California.
CSP Owners Only Retreat 2024
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Hosted by California Staffing Professionals (CSP), this exclusive annual retreat is tailored for owners, presidents, and CEOs in the staffing and recruiting industry. It offers a collaborative environment for discussing industry trends, operational challenges, and business strategies. Additional highlights include networking opportunities, engaging workshops, and special events such as a wine tour and PAC Poker Party.
Who Should Attend: Staffing and recruiting firm owners, presidents, and chief executive officers seeking collaboration and innovative business insights.
New York Staffing Association Events
Various Dates
Location: TBA
Description: The New York Staffing Association hosts various events throughout the year, including webinars, networking happy hours, and an annual leadership summit.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals in New York State.
Massachusetts Staffing Association (MSA) Annual Conference
Date: TBA
Location: Massachusetts
Description: Hosted by MSA, this essential gathering for staffing professionals is a day-long event packed with valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals in Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
Illinois Search and Staffing Association (ISSA) Midwest Staffing Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Previously hosted by Illinois Search and Staffing Association (ISSA), Michigan Association of Staffing Services (MASS) and Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS), this two-day event connects Midwest staffing professionals to network, share expertise and learn from industry leaders.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals in the Midwest region.
Ohio Staffing and Search Association (OSSA) Annual Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Hosted by OSSA this annual conference features keynote speakers and sessions on market mastery, change management, and more.
Who Should Attend: Staffing and recruiting professionals in Ohio and surrounding areas.
Texas Association of Staffing (TAS) Annual Conference
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Description: Provides educational sessions and networking opportunities for staffing professionals in Texas.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals, recruiters, and HR practitioners in Texas.
Georgia Staffing Association Events
Various Dates
Location: Various and virtual
Description: The Georgia Staffing Association offers a range of events throughout the year, including legislative advocacy days, educational webinars, networking mixers, and an annual conference focused on empowering staffing professionals.
Who Should Attend: Staffing professionals and business leaders operating in Georgia.
Plan for a Successful 2025 at Staffing Industry Events
We hope the information we provided has helped you plan for a productive and successful 2025 for you and your staffing business. If there should be any events you feel should be included, let us know and email Jessica Sanchez – jsanchez@accesscapital.com
We would love to hear from you and ensure that this is as complete as possible!