7:30 - 9:15 AM
8:00 - 9:00 AM
General Session
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2025, join us as we explore the theme “#AccelerateAction” to hasten the journey toward equality for women. At the current rate of progress, it will take 134 years to achieve full gender parity. This session will feature a panel of leaders discussing how we can unite to accelerate progress and drive meaningful change for women, both within our industry and globally. Following the panel, you’ll participate in roundtable discussions to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and spark new initiatives. Together, let’s step forward in solidarity and #AccelerateAction toward a future where gender equality is within reach.
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9:15 - 9:20 AM
General SessionAunty Lola Ryan will delivering the Welcome to Country at Engage Sydney 2025.
About Aunty Lola Ryan
Lola is an Aboriginal women from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, located on the northern side of Botany Bay.
She is a devoted mother of 3 children and loves spending her spare time with her family and two granddaughters aged 7 and 4 years old.
Lola is the Aboriginal Health Worker of the Child & Family Health Team of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, a position she has held for 20 years. Her passion is improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal families and children aged 0-5 years and to work on projects that can make a difference in engaging Aboriginal families to take care of their health and wellbeing as well as their family’s needs.
9:20 - 10:05 AM
General Session
Our journey to transform recruitment with AI begins now, as we infuse AI into every aspect of our platform. By doing so, we unlock new levels of efficiency, speed, and accuracy for teams and clients alike.
Join Jeff Neumann, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing, as he shares our transformative AI strategy—one that will revolutionise the way agencies work, from talent acquisition to placement and beyond. You’ll get an inside look at how our AI-powered solutions are shaping the future of recruitment, and what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.
10:05 - 10:15 AM
General Session
The Welcome address will be delivered following the Opening Keynote. It will feature a brief conference introduction and important information you need to be aware of to make the most of your day at Engage Sydney 2025.
10:15 - 10:45 AM
Networking10:45 - 11:25 AM
Breakout Sessions
Bullhorn research over the past two years has shown that the recruitment agencies that excel regardless of market conditions are those that continue to push their technology strategy forward. With a steady stream of innovative technologies coming to market, building your tech stack and evolving your technology strategy is a constant work in progress.
In this session, we will share guidance on how to evaluate and evolve your technology strategy on the Bullhorn platform as a series of Marketplace partners share powerful examples of successful technology adoption, improvement, and ROI.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- Best practices for building and maximising your tech stack
- Real examples of how Bullhorn Marketplace partners solve common problems
- Next steps for learning more about Marketplace solutions at Engage
As the recruitment industry continues to evolve, businesses must anticipate and adapt to emerging trends to stay ahead. In this panel session, three industry leaders will share their insights into the current landscape and offer strategies for preparing your business for the next phase of growth. From leveraging new technologies to refining business operations, this discussion will explore how to position your organisation for success in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market. Whether you’re looking to scale, optimise processes, or future-proof your business, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the recruitment space.
More information coming soon.
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Join Ben Carter, Senior Director, Automation & AI at Bullhorn to discover how agencies can seamlessly infuse AI into their workflows to create a more efficient talent sourcing process. This session will introduce you to AI Assistant and AI Agents such as data enrichment, matching, screening, and generative agents—designed to accelerate workflows, identify top talent, and strengthen candidate and client engagement. Discover practical strategies to incorporate AI into your day-to-day and unlock productivity for your team.
In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent requires more than just posting job openings—it demands strategic marketing that resonates with candidates. This session dives deep into the innovative approaches recruitment marketers are using to stand out. From leveraging social media and targeted advertising to crafting employer branding that speaks to candidates’ values, our experts will explore the latest trends and tactics for drawing in high-quality talent. Whether you’re refining your marketing strategy or looking for fresh ideas, this session will provide actionable insights to elevate your recruitment marketing efforts.
More information coming soon.
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Networking1:15 - 1:55 PM
General Session
The simple fact is that the world is changing at an ever increasing rate. Technological advances are creating shifting paradigms in every industry across the globe, and it’s a trend which we need to stand up and take notice of.
In this rapidly changing world, the only certainty is that what works today will not work tomorrow. Old business models won’t work, old leadership styles won’t be tolerated and slow moving industries and businesses will become extinct. The successful players will be the ones with the greatest agility, creativity and foresight.
This session with Matt focuses on how disruption will help put in place a culture of willingness and a practical framework for being agile, creative and building foresight. This is how you future proof your career and business in the decade of disruption.
2:05 - 2:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
Successful technology adoption is critical for recruitment agencies to stay competitive and efficient. This session will explore how leading agencies have tackled the challenges of change management when introducing new technologies. We’ll dive into the best practices for scoping projects, managing internal resistance, and ensuring team buy-in. Learn how to create a structured approach to training and support, overcome common roadblocks, and measure the success of your technology rollouts. Through real-world examples, attendees will gain valuable insights into how to seamlessly integrate new systems and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Join us to discover the key strategies that can turn technology adoption into a catalyst for growth.
Winning new clients and deepening relationships are critical for recruitment agencies aiming to thrive in today’s competitive environment. In our survey of over 1,400 recruitment professionals, 59% of agencies stated they are focused on client relationships this year, either winning new clients or strengthening existing ones. This panel of industry leaders will delve into practical, long-term strategies for business development, focusing on how top agencies are innovating to stand out in a crowded market. From crafting unique client engagement models to using AI-driven tools to enhance the sales process, our panelists will share the exact tactics that help them secure and retain clients for the long haul. Learn how to optimise your business development efforts and create sustainable growth through smarter, client-centered approaches.
In this session, we’ll walk through how AI-infused solutions are reshaping the way recruitment agencies operate on the Bullhorn Recruitment Cloud. Explore how Recruitment Cloud’s AI Assistant and advanced Search and Match tools empower recruiters to streamline workflows and achieve greater matching precision.. The session will also explore how AI Agents—including data enrichment, Matching, Screening, and Generative Agents—are driving efficiency, surfacing the best talent faster, and enhancing candidate and client experiences. Walk away with actionable insights to seamlessly integrate these solutions into your processes.
2:45 - 3:15 PM
Networking3:15 - 3:55 PM
Breakout Sessions
The Bullhorn platform – the market leading recruitment management system powered by automation and AI – brings the entire recruitment process together onto one single source of truth to ensure maximum efficiency and visibility across your organisation.
This session will dive deep into what’s new and what’s coming to the Bullhorn platform in 2025 across Sales & Recruiting, Automation & AI and Analytics. Join us to get a head start on understanding what the new updates mean to you and how you can ensure strong adoption across your team throughout the rest of the year and beyond.
More information coming soon.
In 2018, Bullhorn began offering our customers access to the Salesforce platform and ecosystem, enabling recruitment agencies to choose exactly how they want to build their recruitment tech stack. This year, we’re excited to continue innovating on our Bullhorn solutions for Salesforce to help recruitment agencies generate more placements and maximise margins.
Join our product experts to see what we have in store for the Salesforce platform as we head into 2025 and how you can make the most of these updates across your organisation.
4:05 - 5:00 PM
General Session
Kindness in the Face of Adversity: A Journey Beyond Resilience
In her twenties, Kath faced life-altering challenges, including severe injuries that forced her to relearn how to walk, not once but twice—and the profound loss of a loved one. Yet these experiences led her on an extraordinary journey across Australia, relying solely on the kindness of strangers, with no money, food, or water. This life-changing trek inspired her to create the Kindness Factory, a global Not-for-Profit dedicated to fostering kindness and resilience.
In this session, Kath will explore her journey from adversity to purpose, sharing how the Kindness Factory has logged millions of acts of kindness and, through a partnership with Kaplan, developed the Kindness Curriculum. Now embedded in thousands of schools, this curriculum empowers children with the transformative power of kindness. Join us to hear Kath’s powerful story and learn how kindness can shape lives and build resilient communities.