Organised by MATCHR
7 NOVEMBER - AMSTERDAM
Really nice event. Not too big. Not too small. Allows for networking and getting to know people
Perfect size. Loved it is in Amsterdam. The coordination and the execution were great
Great location, sound, and setup. The photographer was amazing - the best I had ever seen
One of the best conferences I’ve been at. Great atmosphere!
I loved the conference. The workshops were incredible.
Start your day with a smooth check-in and a warm welcome coffee. Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee while mingling with fellow attendees and getting ready for an exciting day ahead.
Get ready to transform how you approach any event with my keynote, "The Art of Gathering." In this engaging and dynamic session, I’ll reveal the secrets behind creating truly deep and meaningful connections in every gathering you attend or host. You’ll walk away with practical frameworks and real-life examples that will help you stand out, build authentic relationships, and use these connections to advance your career. Whether you're networking at a conference or leading an interview, this keynote will equip you with tools to turn every interaction into an opportunity for growth and success. Join me to master the art of gathering and kick off TRC with the right mindset.
Recruiters are on the front line of questions about their company's employer brand. But that employer brand is not always such an easy sell.
What do you do when Glassdoor is a sh*t show? Or when a candidate sees negative headlines in the news? Or you are trying to hire after well-publicised layoffs? Or when your CEO makes Elon Musk look like a chill boss?
In this keynote, Emily wants to help you sell any culture without becoming a sell-out, starting with embracing the truth, however complicated
Enjoy fresh coffee and snacks while mingling with fellow attendees and sharing ideas.
Moving from Service to StrategyLearn how to transform recruitment from a reactive, service-based function into a proactive, strategic force that drives business growth.
The Power of Commercial AcumenDiscover why commercial acumen is a game-changer for recruiters. Understand how mastering business strategy, financial drivers allows recruiters to make smarter, impact-driven hiring decisions that fuel company success.
Enjoy a delectable lunch featuring a variety of delicious dishes. Savor great food while networking with fellow attendees and recharging for the rest of the day.
Daisy Ilaria shares her journey from a gossip-loving kid who never quite fit in to a podcast host and industry influencer. Discover how embracing your authentic story can help you stand out, connect more deeply with candidates and clients, and build a personal brand that leaves a lasting impact.
In this keynote, Erica will explore how building and nurturing professional communities can catalyze career growth and create tangible value. Drawing from her experience co-founding the D2 collective, she'll share practical strategies for turning networks into opportunities. Attendees will learn how to leverage community-building as a powerful tool in the modern recruitment landscape.
Enjoy fresh coffee and snacks while mingling with fellow attendees and sharing ideas.
In this session, Jim Miller of Ashby will explore how time, often seen as a constraint, can become a key driver of success in Talent Acquisition. From the strategic use of time in headcount planning, to discovering how a shift from traditional quarterly hiring sprees to a more steady, weekly opening of positions can improve efficiency, reduce bad hires, and ensure a constant flow of high-quality candidates. Learn how to optimize your recruitment process by using time as a throttle to manage application volume, enhance internal mobility, and boost overall hiring capacity as well as some amazing tips on the use of time to increase quality of hire.
We take a moment to appreciate our sponsors. Learn about their innovative solutions and how they contribute to our industry's success.
Connect with peers, share insights, and build new relationships in a relaxed setting.
Getting a seat at the table
Recruiting plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of any organization, and it's time we recognize that talent strategy can drive business strategy. By aligning closely with leadership and understanding key business goals, recruiters can influence decision-making at the highest levels, ensuring the right people are in place to achieve long-term success.
Data Driven Talent Acquisition - Metrics that Work
In his keynote, "Data-Driven Talent Acquisition: Metrics that Work," Marcus will dive into how data can transform recruiting from reactive to strategic. He’ll reveal how the right metrics unlock smarter hiring decisions, streamline processes, and directly impact business outcomes based leading TA teams at Amazon, Nike and Mollie.
You will walk away with practical strategies to harness data effectively and align talent acquisition with the bigger picture of business growth and success.
Unity in Diversity: Creating Competitive Advantage Through Inclusive Leadership
Ultimately, the message is clear: Diversity and inclusion are not just checkboxes – they are critical for building resilient, forward-thinking organizations in the 21st century.What does inclusive leadership mean, what is needed - is there business value in it?This keynote should inspire the audience to harness the full power of diversity and inclusion to create a lasting competitive advantage
Measuring and Selecting Impactful Leaders
Discover how selecting exceptional leaders can drive a 30% increase in productivity. Join the former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres to explore IKEA's proven strategies for leadership development, and learn how to measure and recruit impactful leaders who will transform your organization.
It’s not easy to be a first-time manager. In this masterclass, you’ll get hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges. Managing people is all about practice, not just theory, and you’ll leave equipped with practical strategies and techniques that you can apply directly to your day-to-day management, helping you lead with confidence and navigate the complexities of leadership.
With so many rectech options out there, how do you pick the right ones for your business?
We all know tech is critical for business success so let’s do this together! Learn the modern recruiter skills you need to be successful when it comes to selecting and implementing the right tech. We will go step by step how to confidently run a tech project from start to finish, with practical tips and templates you can take into your day to day.
This keynote will highlight how personal branding can unlock new career opportunities, both within and beyond your current role. I'll share my own experiences and client success stories, showing how it boosts visibility, confidence, and networking, often leading to job offers without even applying. Personal branding isn't just beneficial for individuals—it also helps companies attract top talent and build their reputation.
TRC 2024 features 18 top industry experts delivering keynotes and workshops on the latest recruitment trends and strategies. Gain insights and practical advice tailored for the recruitment profession in a day full of learning and networking opportunities.
Adriaan Kolff is a dynamic motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur with a passion for igniting change and driving success. With a proven track record in the recruitment industry, Adriaan has founded and scaled multiple ventures, cementing his reputation as a visionary leader.
Renowned for his captivating keynotes, Adriaan’s presentations are not only engaging but also deeply inspiring, leaving audiences energized and empowered to pursue their goals.
His unique blend of personal anecdotes, practical insights, and motivational strategies resonates with diverse audiences, making him a sought-after speaker at conferences and corporate events worldwide.
Alan is an experienced international talent acquisition leader, having led People & TA teams for some of the largest technology companies globally.
Currently, Alan is the Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Deel.com, running TA teams across the US, LATAM, EMEA & APAC. Prior to Deel, Alan was a founding member of Amsterdam-based micro-mobility company Dott where he held the responsibility of VP of People.
Dott grew from 0 to 1,000+ employees in 4 years. Prior to Dott, he held senior roles at Uber & Google.
Emily is an independent Employer Brand Consultant based in Amsterdam and the former Global Head of Employer Branding at Booking.com (Winner of 2019 Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn 10K+ employees).
Prior to that, she spent over a decade in marketing as a strategic Business Director at leading creative agencies, helping to transform top global brands like Dove and Absolut vodka.
Emily is a proud working mother and a vocal advocate for equality and inclusion – in the world as well as the workplace. She enjoys speaking and writing on topics she feels passionate about in the areas of employer branding, D,I&B and employment culture.
Jim is the VP of People and Talent of Ashby. Prior to joining Ashby, Jim was the VP of Talent at FullStory, where he was an Ashby customer (he loved the product so much that he joined Ashby). In Jim's twenty plus years in talent he has also spent fifteen years with Google where he was the Global Head of Online Talent Channels. In that role, his teams handled over 4 million applicants a year, and Jim developed a passion for the intersection of talent, data, processes, and tools, including helping to design Google's in-house built Applicant Tracking System.
With the Ashby team, he is now building the team to build the next-generation TA platform to help companies excel at every step of the modern hiring process.
Kobi is a Talent Acquisition Leader with an educational background in HR. Having worked in the HR function as an HR Generalist, International Mobility and Talent Acquisition. Kobi is a big advocate for Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment. He has worked in the FMCG, Retail, Sporting Goods, Fashion, and Technology industries for 22 years.
With his years in HR and TA functions, Kobi brings insights that can help you gain a different perspective. He has also found his why and that is “To inspire people to help others by being a role model in everything I do to create equality in the world”.
Jens Heitland is an innovator at heart - he innovates businesses with people. Today he owns or co-owns several businesses. He is the founder of WeAreSucceed.com, a Leadership Platform that is set out to enable leaders to lead the human way.
Jens owns HEITLAND INNOVATION, a company that helps organizations to innovate through an innovative Interim Manager setup which has served clients in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, United States, The Netherlands, and Spain.
Frank is an experienced and innovative HR leader with a strong background in Financial Services. As a CHRO, Frank has played a key role in Global HR, business transformation, and shaping the future of work. He excels as both a change leader and an operational leader, always prioritizing execution and delivery. Additionally, Frank advises HR tech startups and venture capital firms on business strategy, product development, and business growth, bringing his entrepreneurial and technical expertise to the table.
Rudi Bauer, with 28 years in telecom, IT, and advertising, focuses on the dynamics between companies and people. As StepStone’s Chief Evangelist from 2018 to 2020, he delved deeper into these interests.
Since August 2020, he’s been the CCO and Managing Director at WeAreDevelopers, enhancing sales, customer excellence, and global reach. He also co-founded the Viennese agency, Active Concepts, emphasizing corporate culture and team development.
Rudi stands out as an HR expert, offering deep insights, best practices in recruiting, and a critical perspective on HR trends and societal shifts.
Keiran is a Senior Talent Acquisition and People Leader with extensive experience leading global teams of 10 to 50+ members. He has collaborated with Founders and Executive Leadership Teams, building and managing People and TA teams for fast-growing tech and consumer companies like Booking.com, Zalando, OLX, and Preply. Keiran believes that people and culture are the core of a great company.
Alla is a technical sourcing expert, speaker, and coach. Currently, she is Tech & Art Talent Sourcer at Riot Games. She leads the Amsterdam Slack Platform Community and hosts free WAN parties weekly for Tech Sourcers. Alla enjoys building and testing sourcing tools, speaking for sourcing and developers communities, working in pairs with other sourcers, programming in Scratch, or playing video games.
Follow Alla on Linkedin to learn more about her journey as a sourcing expert and industry insights, and ask her for a link to join her regular Friday sourcing parties.
Kris Schamroth is the co-founder of KYCKS, a pioneering company that offers innovative Talent, Learning, and People Culture solutions to start-ups and scale-ups. With over 20 years of experience in learning and development, Kris has been instrumental in driving leadership growth at leading organisations like Booking.com.
His expertise in creating and delivering high-energy workshops and executive coaching programmes helps first-time managers and emerging leaders excel in their roles. Known for his engaging and interactive approach, Kris transforms first time managers into leaders who truly connect.
Jurgis Didžiulis (aka Jurgis DID) is a Colombian-Lithuanian with a unique talent for bringing people together through the magic of musical co-creation.
Part speaker, activist, and performer, he has navigated the intersection of music and social transformation for 20 years with a focus on upgrading culture (beliefs and behaviors) through culture (creative expression). He has built a career activating and educating communities and organizations through participative music.
Daisy Ilaria is a career educator, talent acquisition expert, and host of the 'Realistic Happiness' podcast, dedicated to exploring workplace wellbeing and personal growth. With nearly 10 years’ experience hiring top talent across EMEA and providing insights on job satisfaction, professional relationships, and career happiness, Daisy blends her background in recruitment with a passion for building thriving workplace cultures.
Leandro is a recruitment innovator who has set new benchmarks for high-growth tech companies. Now on a mission to revolutionize talent acquisition through AI-human collaboration, he keeps humans in the loop while allowing AI to enhance their skills. This approach creates unparalleled experiences for candidates and hiring teams.
Jessie Schofer is the co-founder of Stakkd, a platform dedicated to helping People professionals discover the HR tech space.
With over 13 years of experience, including leadership roles at unicorns Tier Mobility and Taxfix, Jessie has a proven track record of scaling teams and driving HR transformation. At Tier, she led regional recruiting, doubling the company’s frontline workforce across 15+ countries and led their HR tech transformation.
Jessie is passionate about helping HR and TA professionals leverage tech to reduce admin work, giving them more time to focus on the human connections that fuel business success.
Marta Budzyńska is a Certified Career Coach with a mission to help others transform their lives by changing their careers. With over five years of experience in recruitment, including her role as a Recruiter at Amazon for senior positions across Europe, she blends her expertise in recruitment with a deep understanding of personal branding, networking, and social media. Marta is also a podcast host, empowering others to shift their mindset and pursue fulfilling careers.
Erica, born in Italy and based in Amsterdam, is passionate about connecting people and building bridges.
This passion has led her to publish 3 books, produce 4 podcasts, and speak at numerous events, including a TEDx talk. Her areas of expertise are the Future of Work, Community-led Growth, Belonging, and Wellbeing in the Workplace. After 7 successful years in tech sales at large companies like LinkedIn, Salesforce, and Miro, she co-founded the D2 collective in late 2022. This value-based community for tech professionals, launched with her best friend and fellow LinkedIn alum, Nastie Schoenmakers, has now grown to 5000+ members from the top tech companies.
Marcus spent close to nine years, across three countries with two of the world's biggest companies in Amazon and Nike. Moving from junior recruiter to senior manager in those organizations. He now works for Dutch fintech Mollie as Head of Talent Acquisition. His educational background is in accounting but missed working with people too much and found a perfect career in talent acquisition but believes that accounting mindset has led him to leading with data in recruiting space.
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