July 2025 is set to be a big month for HR and talent professionals. With the world of work changing fast, from new AI tools to fresh ideas around hiring and workplace culture, there’s never been a better time to learn, share, and connect.

This month brings exciting events, from in-person conferences in London and Berlin to virtual sessions you can join from anywhere. If you're interested in diversity, leadership, recruitment, or the future of work, these five events offer perfect opportunities to hear from experts, discover new tools, and stay updated.

Here are 5 HrTech events in June 2025 that are worth your attention:

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference 2025  – July 2, 2025 | London, UK
  • HR Leaders Summit – July 9-11, 2025 | Berlin, Germany
  • RecFest UK 2025 – July 10, 2025 | Hertfordshire, UK
  • WORKTECH25 Chicago – July 15, 2025 | Chicago, U.S.
  • Talent Acquisition Week  – July 21-25, 2025 | Virtual
HrTech Events of July 2025
HrTech Events of July 2025

1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference 2025

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference is a one-day event taking place this July in London. The conference focuses on practical strategies for embedding DEI into recruitment and workplace practices, bringing together HR professionals, DEI experts, and business leaders to explore and share real-world case studies and actionable approaches to inclusion.

This edition will cover topics such as equitable social mobility, inclusive language in talent attraction, and emotional intelligence as a retention driver. The day also features a dedicated employer panel on the long-term business case for DEI, offering insights that attendees can apply directly to their strategies.

DEI Conference
DEI Conference
  • Speakers include:
    • Christina Lewis: Award-Winning DE&I Leader – Formerly Bolt
    • Rachel Billington: Director, People and Culture – AECOM
    • Anton Streeks: DEI Recruitment Strategy Leader – HSBC
    • Hannah Crawford: Talent Acquisition Manager – dfs
    • Vanessa Soames: Social Value Director – Cognizant
    • Sophie Price: Early Careers Recruitment Manager – Favoris Mazars
    • Kianna Briggs: Head of Talent Acquisition and Inclusion – Medialab
    • Iain MacLeod: EDI&B Consultant – Reed Talent Solutions
    • Hayley Reeves: SaaS Solutions Specialist – Tribepad
    • Jamie Betts: Founder and Business Psychologist – Neurosight
    • Martin Mason: CEO & Co-Founder – TalentMapper
    • Pil Byriel: Co-Founder and CEO – Develop Diverse

2. HR Leaders Summit

The HR Leaders Summit 2025 will take place from July 9 to 11, 2025, in Berlin, as part of the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Designed for HR professionals and business leaders, the summit focuses on the intersection of people, technology, and innovation in the workplace.

Over three days, participants will explore key topics, including HR tech, AI in talent management, employer branding, leadership, DEI, and more. The program features expert talks, hands-on masterclasses, and networking opportunities with over 1,000 HR peers, along with access to a broader community of 15,000+ developers. The event also features interactive sessions, a booth crawl, an award ceremony, and an afterparty to wrap up the experience.

HR Leaders Summit
HR Leaders Summit
  • Speakers include:
    • Thomas Dohmke: CEO – GitHub
    • Prashanth Chandrasekar: CEO – Stack Overflow
    • Katrin Lehmann: CIO – Mercedes-Benz
    • Dr. Werner Vogels: VP & CTO – Amazon.com
    • Hanna Hennig: CIO – Siemens AG
    • Stephanie Cohen: Chief Strategy Officer – Cloudflare
    • Scott Chacon: CEO and Co-Founder – GitButler; Co-Founder – GitHub
    • Anu Bharadwaj: President – Atlassian
    • Wei Hu: Senior Vice President – Oracle
    • Jeremy Drury: Chief Digital Officer – IKEA
    • Colin Jarvis: Head of Global Forward Deployed Engineering – OpenAI
    • Kara Sprague: CEO – HackerOne
    • Mark Cavage: President & COO – Docker
    • Avery Pennarun: CEO – Tailscale
    • Dr. Alexander Glätzle: CEO – planqc

3. RecFest UK 2025

RecFest UK 2025 is back at Knebworth Park and remains the biggest Talent Acquisition event in the UK. Designed for TA professionals, Resourcing Leaders, and Hiring Managers, RecFest is more than just a conference; it's a full-day outdoor festival packed with learning, networking, and fun.

This year’s edition will bring together over 5,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and more than 80 sessions across several stages. With live demos, inspiring talks, and the famous RecFest afterparty, attendees will discover the latest recruitment tools, hear from industry experts, and explore new ideas to improve their hiring strategies while enjoying their time.

RecFest
RecFest
  • Speakers include:
    • Adam Gayton: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Microsoft
    • Adrian Thomas: TA Director – Public Sector
    • Aga Szulbinska: Head of Client Services – Accurate Background
    • Alexander Radford-Taylor: Employer Brand Lead – Ministry of Defence
    • Ali Shalfrooshan: Head of International Assessment – Talogy
    • Andrea Sims: Head of Recruitment – Formerly Skanska
    • Andreea Sandu: Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Amazon
    • Andrew Wood: Co-Founder & Chief Communications Officer – Willo
    • Andy Headworth: Talent Acquisition Director – HMRC
    • Anita Small: Global Director of TA – Euromonitor International
    • Anu Abodunrin: Tech Recruitment Lead – PlayStation

4. WORKTECH25 Chicago

WORKTECH is a leading international event focused on the future of work, the workplace, and the role of technology in shaping both. The conference brings together senior professionals from HR, executive management, technology, and more to explore emerging trends and best practices.

Each edition features a carefully selected program of expert presentations, inspiring discussions, and real-world case studies. Key themes include building intelligent human-machine ecosystems, aligning workplace culture with data and space, and designing environments that support well-being and belonging.

WORKTECH offers a unique platform for global thought leadership, cross-industry networking, and practical insights into the changing workplace.

WORKTECH25
WORKTECH25
  • Speakers include:
    • Ariel Bernstein: Lead Futurist, Head of Research & Storytelling – Technology Vision – Accenture
    • Mitchell Bobman: Vice President, Workplace Technology – Northern Trust
    • Tucker Dupree: Global Workplace Technology and Innovation Lead – BP
    • Alexis Kim: VP, Senior Workplace Strategist – SmithGroup
    • Manas Mehandru: Chief Operating Officer – mHUB
    • Olivia Millar: Section Chief, Space Planning & Management – International Monetary Fund (IMF)
    • Joy Park: Project Executive, Real Estate Design & Delivery, REWS – Google
    • Tope Sadiku: Global Director, Organization Effectiveness Design – McDonald’s
    • Ronda Green: Director of Global Workplace Design – Oracle
    • Erin McDannald: Chief Executive Officer – Elevated

5. Talent Acquisition Week

Talent Acquisition Week® 2025 is a virtual event that brings together the best of sourcing, recruiting, and employer branding in one comprehensive learning experience. The event combines three leading conferences—Social Recruiting Strategies Conference (#SRSC), Employer Branding Strategies Conference (#EBrandCon), and the Talent Sourcing Strategies Summit—into a focused week of practical, expert-led sessions.

Designed for talent acquisition professionals, TA Week offers actionable insights on using AI tools to grow talent pools, enhance candidate experience, build inclusive hiring practices, and more. With opportunities to network with peers and earn HRCI and SHRM credits, Talent Acquisition Week® 2025 is an interesting event to strengthen talent acquisition strategies.

Talent Acquisition Week
Talent Acquisition Week
  • Location: Virtual
  • Date: 21-25 July 2025
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  • Speakers include:
    • James Ellis: Chief Brander – Employer Brand Labs
    • Kerry Noone: Director, Employment Brand – Ford Motor Company
    • Torin Ellis: Principal – The Torin Ellis Brand
    • Joel Lalgee: Founder and Lead Recruiter – The Realest Recruiter
    • Jackye Clayton: Fractional Chief Talent Officer – PeoplePuzzles
    • Steve Levy: Co-Founder and Board Member – Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals
    • Sarah Fell: Head of Talent Acquisition – Grand Living
    • Willena Long: Executive Talent Management Strategist & CEO – LongView Consulting Group

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