Strategic roundtable discussions
Share your successes, challenges and changes within TA with your fellow strategic leaders
Join us at #IHRLeaders26, an event designed for senior talent acquisition professionals driving recruitment strategy and transformation.
We will address the biggest challenges facing recruitment leaders today through expert-led sessions, strategic discussions, and actionable insights to help you lead with impact and confidence.
You’ll connect with peers, share solutions, and explore the strategies shaping the future of recruitment leadership in 2026 and beyond.
Premium Members can unlock FREE tickets (worth £295) using their Membership ID (found in My Account) as the promo code at registration.
Speaker Topics
ED&I
Practical approaches to embedding DEI in hiring strategies.
AI
Leveraging AI to enhance candidate experience and decision-making.
Employee referrals
Unlocking the potential of internal networks for high-quality hires.
Hiring at speed
Strategies to streamline recruitment processes while maintaining high standards.
Speakers
Previous and upcoming speakers
Why attend
Strategic roundtable discussions
Best practice sharing
Hear from your peers on their best practices
Unrivalled speaker content
Unrivalled speaker content
Be inspired by success stories from talent professionals from tech, healthcare and retail industries
Expert guidance
Learn from industry-leaders from world-class organisations
Offers, goodies & competitions
Offers, goodies & competitions
Pick up some treats for your team and be in with the chance to win big prizes!
Networking opportunities
Grow your network at our dedicated lounge areas and post-event drinks
Register for the event
Premium Members can unlock free tickets using their Membership ID as the promo code.
Previous attendees
“The event was fantastically insightful, with the array of interesting topics and the brilliantly organised roundtable discussions.”
“Each session was packed with invaluable insights, thanks to the engaging and inspiring speakers. It was also fantastic to connect with so many talented individuals from the industry, sharing experiences and insights in open, interesting conversations.”
“It was a great event, filled with insightful discussions and inspiring speakers. Beyond the sessions, the chance to network with so many brilliant minds within Talent Acquisition was invaluable.”
Gold Partners
Silver Partner
Venue
Cavendish Venues - 1 Basinghall Avenue
+44 (0)20 7706 7700
1 Basinghall Ave 1, Basinghall Avenue, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, EC2V 5DD
The venue is located in the City of London and is accessible within 2 minutes of the Elizabeth Line at Moorgate station.
Also within walking distance (5–10 mins) from several Underground stations: Bank, Mansion House, Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Monument, Barbican.
Marisa is a fearless and tenacious recruitment leader with 19 years of experience in consulting and leadership. She built a market-leading senior tax recruitment practice across EMEA before moving into Executive Search, specializing in Energy & Utilities. At PwC, she led inclusive recruitment for Tax, Legal, and Pensions and championed flexible careers
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Now at KPMG, Marisa drives initiatives to attract and retain top, diverse talent, enhancing employee experience and fostering an inclusive culture.
A Law graduate from Queen Mary, University of London, she unwinds with Zumba, boxercise, yoga, and scuba diving.
Charlotte leads Talent Acquisition at Good Energy, focusing on attracting top talent and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. With six years at the company, she has refined their EVP, marketing, and recruitment process to align talent acquisition with business goals through a people-centered approach.
Hannah is an experienced recruitment leader, with a strong background in both talent acquisition and talent management across private and public sector. As the Resourcing Manager for a UK-wide police force, she drives innovation, most recently leading the launch of a new applicant tracking system. Passionate about building diverse and resilient teams, she is a strong advocate for inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring fair and accessible hiring processes that attract top talent from all backgrounds.
Amit is an experienced HR and recruitment leader with 16 years at British Transport Police, spanning roles in HR business partnering, transformation, and operations. Currently leading recruitment, payroll, and HR systems, he combines strategic insight with a sharp analytical approach to drive efficiency, collaboration and innovation. Passionate about continuous improvement, Amit is committed to enhancing processes that support a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.
Faye is a talent acquisition leader at Moore Kingston Smith, using data analytics to improve recruitment processes, brand awareness, and senior leadership buy-in. She focuses on continuous change, efficiency, and creating an inclusive environment through her commitment to ED&I. Outside of work, she enjoys the gym, spending time with her cats, and attending music festivals.
Becky is an experienced HR professional with expertise in people agendas, change management, and transformation across sectors like real estate, manufacturing, retail, and charity. She currently leads HR transformation, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Previously, Becky has worked at St. Modwen Properties, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and in various HR and talent development roles. She is FCIPD qualified with a BSc in Business.
Louise (Lou) Fraser has been leading People & Culture at Instant Impact for the past four years, driving talent acquisition, learning & development, and broader people strategy. With a background rooted in talent management, she has spent over a decade in leadership roles across the UK and APAC, specialising in RPO and financial services. Instant Impact are Talent Specialists for mid-sized businesses. We help you innovate, grow faster, and attract top talent—now and for the future. We make the complex simple and help you stay ahead with a unique combination of team, technology, and expertise.
Charles is the Founder and CEO of Oleeo, a company he guided to a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange within five years. His expertise lies in enabling organisations of any scale, from emerging startups to established corporations, to undergo significant change by leveraging AI-powered talent acquisition technology.
Outside of the office, his happy place is definitely in the water — whether enjoying a relaxing dip in the pool or an adventurous open-water swim.
Harry Lee is a Director at PerchPeek, working closely with Talent and People teams as they navigate the realities of global hiring.
He spends his time speaking with TA leaders about how candidates are supported beyond the offer - particularly when roles involve international moves.
Harry is passionate about improving candidate experience in global hiring and enjoys exploring where process, data, and technology can make this support more consistent and scalable.