Agenda - Annual Conference 2026

6:00 pm - 8pm

Pre-Event Drinks

Join us for an informal gathering of Job Boards Connect attendees. Details provided in pre-event communication.

08:30am
Exhibitor Area

Registration & Breakfast

Join us for breakfast and a coffee to get your day started.

09:10am
Main Conference Room

Welcome and Introduction

An overview of the day ahead, the themes we'll be exploring and how to get the most value from the discussions, networking and shared experiences.With your hosts Louise Grant & Louise Triance

09:20am
Main Conference Room

The State of the Job Board Market

A fact and data-led look at the realities facing job boards today, including hiring trends, market shifts, emerging opportunities and the forces shaping the next 12 months.

10:10am
Main Conference Room

Product & Partnership Exploration Sessions

A series of short product demos highlighting innovative technologies, new capabilities and practical solutions that are helping job boards improve performance, create value and operate more effectively.

10:50am
Exhibitor Area

Coffee Break

Sponsored By:employers.io

11:20am
Main Conference Room

The Next Chapter for Job Boards

What will successful job boards look like in five years' time? Which assumptions should we challenge? What problems should we be solving, and where should leaders be focusing their investment and attention?

12:10am
Main Conference Room

Winning Candidate Attention in an AI-Powered World

Candidate behaviour is changing rapidly. Discover how leading platforms are attracting, engaging and converting job seekers in an increasingly crowded and AI-influenced landscape.

01:00pm
Exhibitor Area

Lunch & Networking

02:00pm
Main Conference Room

AI: What's Delivering Results Today?

Moving beyond the hype to examine practical AI applications already creating measurable value for job boards, recruiters and candidates. Real examples. Real outcomes. Real lessons learned.

03:00pm
Main Conference Room

Roundtable Interactive Discussion Sessions – Hosted Huddles

Attendees can join a facilitated roundtable focused on the topic most relevant to them. The agenda is shaped by the challenges and opportunities that matter most to the people in the room.

04:00pm
Exhibitor Area

Coffee

Sponsored By: Reticular Media

04:30pm
Main Conference Room

The Job Board Leader's Playbook for 2027

A closing discussion bringing together the key themes, lessons and insights from throughout the day.

05:30pm
Venue: To be confirmed

Drinks Reception

Continue the conversations, strengthen relationships and make new connections with fellow members of the job board community.Sponsored By: Results Generation