From insight to impact: the trends shaping TA in 2026 and beyond

What does talent acquisition actually look like right now - and where is it heading?

On Wednesday 20th May, we're joining forces with The Talent Labs to bring you a live, interactive session packed with the latest global research and real-world insight from one of the UK's most respected voices in in-house recruitment.

Emma Mirrington, CEO and Founder of The Talent Labs, has spent years tracking how TA teams operate, what's working and what isn't. In this session, she'll share findings from The Talent Labs' latest research and community insight - giving you a clear picture of what your peers are doing and what that means for your own team in 2026.

The candidate experience gap - what leading organisations are doing differently and how you can apply it

AI in practice - not the hype, but how TA teams are actually implementing it effectively right now

The skills and mindset your team needs to succeed in a market that's still shifting under our feet

Expect live polls, open discussion and practical takeaways you can act on straight away.

Whether you're a TA leader, an in-house recruiter or an HR professional responsible for hiring strategy, this session will give you the context - and the confidence - to make smarter decisions in the months ahead.