Shaping the Future of Recruiting Operations
RecOps Con unites the boldest minds in talent to rethink, retool, and revolutionize the future of recruiting operations. From bold ideas to real-world tactics, this is where the future of RecOps takes shape.

October 22 - 23, 2026
Chicago, IL

What is RecOps Con?

A transformative gathering for the doers, innovators, and systems thinkers shaping the future of recruiting. Hosted by OneReq, RecOps Con is a two-day conference focused on the latest trends, strategies, and technologies in recruiting operations and TA enablement. Join the visionaries who know that behind every exceptional talent acquisition team is a world-class recruiting operation.

Past Speakers

Jason Buss

Vice President, Talent, Roblox

Steve Bartel

CEO and Co-Founder, Gem

Samara Crasilneck

Director Recruiting Operations. Discord

Richard Cho

Head of People @ Luma AI | Strategic Talent Leader

Wahab Owolabi

Founder OneReq, VP People & Talent at Doss

Jared Long

Manager of Recruiting Systems, Operations, and Analytics, OpenAI

Amy Wood

Head of Business Technology Operations, Anthropic

Tushar Makhija

Founder & CEO, TeamOhana

and more!

Agenda

Strategic Workforce Planning and Scalability. Focus on optimizing headcount, budgeting, and building agile, scalable recruitment teams. Learn how to prepare for IPOs and align your operating model for growth, all while ensuring team structures are designed for maximum efficiency.

Recruiting technology is evolving fast, and RecOps teams are navigating more tools than ever to keep their organizations competitive. This track explores how leading teams are using AI, automation, and enablement strategies to elevate every part of the recruiting function—from operations to candidate experience.

A clear strategy leveraging tactical expertise while maintaining alignment with the recruiting function and the business is key to elevating your Recruiting Operations teams to new heights. Dive into discussions around how to position your team to showcase its indispensable value to the business by defining precise team objectives, establishing effective structures, and prioritizing work efficiently.

Explore how AI and data analytics are transforming recruiting. Learn how to boost recruiter productivity, integrate AI for better talent sourcing, and measure success using data-driven insights for talent density and quality metrics.

Delve into creating an exceptional candidate experience while safeguarding against fraud in the hiring process. Discover how branding and referral programs can strengthen your employer brand and attract top talent.

CONNECT & GROW

Collaborate with fellow Recruiting Operations and Talent professionals shaping the future of hiring. Build meaningful connections and gain practical strategies, tools, and frameworks you can apply immediately—through sessions tailored to the RecOps field.

GET INSPIRED

Hear from industry leaders and RecOps pioneers as they share bold ideas, hard-earned lessons, and fresh perspectives to help you lead with clarity and confidence.

HAVE FUN

RecOps Con is more than a conference—it’s an experience. Enjoy immersive programming, surprise-and-delight moments, and the kind of energy that makes learning and connection unforgettable.

THE VENUE

More information on Convene

WHERE TO STAY

Access to our room block at the Palmer House Hilton

Featured Sponsors

Juicebox

The AI Recruiting Platform that understands who you're looking for. Level up your team with Search, CRM, and Agents.

CodeSignal

Hire fast. Train smart. Thank AI. Whether you want to level up your skills or build a great team, CodeSignal’s AI-native skills assessments and learning tools get you where you need to go.

Gem

The AI-powered recruiting platform TA teams love. It helps you maximize productivity, hire faster, and save money. Use Gem as your all-in-one recruiting platform or enhance your existing ATS with integrated products for CRM, sourcing, scheduling, analytics, career sites, events, & more.

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact us recops [at] onereq.com!