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2024 URx Conference Recap

URx Conference 2024: A Powerful Gathering of Professionals Working across the Emerging Talent Ecosystem

URx24 brought together over 300 professionals from across the early talent recruitment landscape for two days of insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on April 25-26. Sponsored by RippleMatch, CodePath, Rewriting The Code, and HackerRank, this year’s conference was a dynamic gathering that empowered talent leaders, university recruiters, and industry professionals to explore new solutions and build the future of early talent development.

2024 Highlights

URx continues to provide a platform for discussing the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the early talent space. Our goals for this year’s event included:

2024 Highlights

URx 2024 continued its mission to provide a dynamic platform for addressing the evolving challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the early talent space. This year’s event focused on key themes that are critical to the future of talent recruitment and development:

  • Exploring the Impact of AI: Sessions on the use of artificial intelligence in emerging talent recruiting, talent development, and diversity-driven hiring strategies provided valuable insights into how technology is transforming the landscape of recruitment. Attendees explored practical applications of AI tools and learned how to integrate them into their hiring processes.
  • Building Stronger Partnerships: We emphasized the importance of collaboration between university relations professionals and key industry players. By forging stronger partnerships, attendees were equipped with strategies to build more inclusive and effective recruitment pipelines that reach a broader pool of talent.
  • Actionable Takeaways: One of the highlights of URx 2024 was the practical, hands-on learning experience. Interactive workshops and roundtable discussions allowed attendees to dive deep into industry challenges, share best practices, and walk away with actionable strategies they could immediately apply within their organizations.
  • Innovation and Diversity: From exploring cutting-edge AI tools in recruitment to developing strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in early talent programs, URx 2024 was rich with insights that are reshaping the future of hiring. Discussions on how to drive meaningful DEI initiatives were particularly resonant with attendees looking to implement impactful change within their teams.
  • Global Perspectives: With an increasingly globalized workforce, several sessions offered valuable insights on international recruiting trends. Attendees gained the knowledge needed to manage talent pipelines across different regions, cultures, and markets, ensuring their organizations stay ahead in the global talent race.

What Attendees Had to Say:

Attendees were excited by the blend of high-level insights and practical strategies shared throughout the event. Here’s a glimpse of what some of them had to say:

  • Content: “The sessions on AI in recruiting and fostering psychological safety were some of the best I’ve attended. I left with actionable takeaways that are already making a difference in my hiring processes.”
  • Networking: “The networking opportunities were incredible. I was able to meet so many new people in the industry and reconnect with old colleagues. The collaboration across teams was fantastic.”
  • Speakers: “The speakers were top-notch. Each session brought a unique perspective, and the discussions were engaging and informative.”
  • Venue & Location: “The Aria Resort & Casino provided the perfect setting—accessible, comfortable, and with all the amenities to foster both learning and connection.”

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

We’d like to extend a special thank you to our marquee sponsors: RippleMatch, CodePath, Rewriting The Code, and HackerRank. Their support and engagement helped make URx 2024 a huge success. Their sponsorship enabled us to bring together leaders from all areas of early talent and spark valuable conversations that will drive the industry forward.

Access Event Recordings:

For those who attended, or for OneReq PRO members, you can access recordings from all the sessions at this link. Don’t miss out on any of the insights or strategies shared during the conference!

Looking Ahead to URx25:

URx 2024 was a powerful reminder of the incredible value that comes from coming together as a community. We look forward to building on this year’s success and continuing to drive innovation in emerging talent recruiting & talent development at URx25. Stay tuned for details about next year’s conference!

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