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

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

09:00am
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

09:10am
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.

09:45am
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.

10:20am
Exhibitor Area

Coffee Break

Sponsored By:employers.io

11:00am
Main Conference Room

Business Models That Are Actually Growing

A practical look at the job boards finding success today, exploring different approaches to revenue generation, customer value and long-term sustainability.

11:40am
Main Conference Room

Where Should You Invest Next?

Where should leaders focus time, budget and energy? Product, sales, marketing, partnerships, AI, data, customer success. Leaders have more options than ever but resources are finite. What investments deliver the biggest returns and which areas deserve greater attention?

12:20pm
Exhibitor Area

Lunch & Networking

01:00pm
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.

02:00pm
Main Conference Room

Product & Partnership Exploration Sessions

A series of short demos exploring products, services and partnerships that are helping job boards improve performance, create value and operate more effectively.

02:50pm
Exhibitor Area

Coffee

Sponsored By: Reticular Media

03:20pm
Main Conference Room

Roundtable Interactive Discussion Sessions

At registration, attendees will be invited to share their biggest challenge. Before lunch, we'll reveal the most common themes raised by the room.In the afternoon, 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
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.  

05:00pm
Venue: To be confirmed

Drinks Reception

Sponsored By: Results Generation