Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) upcoming events

RPO Certificate Program: On-Demand (January 01, 2025)

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Master the Business of RPO with Industry Expert Kim Davis (On Your Schedule)

Register for this transformational certificate program offered by the RPOA in partnership with RPO industry legend Kim Davis. Whether you're looking to launch, scale, or refine your RPO business, this program delivers the expert insights, strategies, and tools you need to succeed.

Four videos with 8-hours of content delivered by Kim Davis
Benchmark data on RPO pricing you won't find anywhere else
Step-by-step guidance on pricing, delivery, scaling, and selling RPO
Exclusive templates including an RPO contract and pricing calculator
RPO Certificate upon completion of four, short, online assessments and a pricing exercise

Fall Training Special

Register by September 30 and save $300. Discounted rate already applied to the registration fees on the website. Prices increase after promotional period. You'll have three months from the enrollment date to access the course material and complete your certification requirements.

Who Should Attend?

CEOs, founders, and managing partners of recruiting & staffing agencies
RPO providers looking to expand & optimize their business
Investors & industry leaders seeking deep RPO knowledge

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Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and drive success for your organization. Start now.

RPO Executive Forum A (January 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This peer forum is a safe space for members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Executive Forum membership is exclusive to presidents, CEOs, and EVPs of RPOA silver or gold members.

Learn About Membership

Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.

Technology & Innovation Committee (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The iCoCo Technology and Innovation Committee guides and strengthens the RPOA’s iCoCo Technology and Innovation Forum and stewards a trusted technology partnership community for the benefit of RPOA members.

The committee supports RPOA’s positioning as the leading authority on RPO foresight and innovation by advancing AI literacy across the RPO community and ensuring that affiliated technology partners are credible, relevant, and practitioner-informed.

Learn About RPOA Committees

Contact info@rpoassociation.org to learn more or join a committee.

2026 RPOA Annual Conference (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Now in its fifth year, the 2026 RPOA Annual Conference brings together the RPO community's most forward-thinking leaders for candid, high-value conversations about where the industry is headed and how to lead organizations into that future.

This year's theme, Reading the Signals, reflects a deliberate focus on anticipation over reaction. Economic shifts, evolving buyer expectations, workforce transformation, and rapid advances in AI are reshaping the talent acquisition landscape. This conference is built around the discipline of reading those signals early and translating them into strategic action.

Over three days, attendees will engage with research-grounded sessions, practitioner-led insights, and peer forums examining the external forces influencing RPO today and in the years ahead, including talent market dynamics, AI adoption, workforce readiness, and the evolving value proposition of RPO.

The 2026 conference is designed for RPO leaders who think beyond the current environment and take deliberate steps to prepare their organizations for what the future may bring.

Don't miss your opportunity to attend the best RPO event of the year!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

September 21, hotel room reservation cutoff (must be registered to book hotel room)
October 1, prices increase for non-members
October 11, Registration closes

What does the registration fee include?

Registration fees include all education sessions, Monday's breakfast, lunch, and reception, and Tuesday's breakfast featuring food and beverage from LondonHouse elevated dining menu.

About LondonHouse

Our conference is hosted at LondonHouse, Chicago's most prestigious downtown address. It's where historic legacy meets contemporary luxury, standing as a testament to the city's pioneering spirit.

Accommodation

We secured a small room block for guests at LondonHouse Chicago for both Sunday and Monday nights at $309 per night. The hotel reservation link will be provided upon conference registration. Room block closes September 21, 2026. You'll receive the reservation link upon completing your registration.

Are you a technology provider or work with RPO companies? Attendance by technology providers is restricted to RPOA partners. Learn about partnership opportunities.

Member Briefing (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this brief, 30-minute call, RPOA's CEO reviews marketing opportunities for organization members, and keeps members informed of what the RPOA is working on to elevate RPO status in the marketplace.

RPOA's Quarterly Member Briefing are offered exclusively to marketing contacts for RPOA's member organizations (bronze, silver, and gold).

Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm (15:00) ET, every three months (July, October, January, and April).

Interested to experience this event?

Contact lamees@rpoassociation.org if you'd like to receive an invitation. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting before joining the RPOA membership.

RPO Executive Forum B (November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This peer forum is a safe space for corporate members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Executive Forum membership is exclusive to presidents, CEOs, and EVPs of RPOA silver or gold members.

Learn About Membership

Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.

Sales and Marketing Forum (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

RPOA peer forums provide a safe space for RPOA members to share business challenges and opportunities, as well as to learn from one another. This benefit is exclusively available to silver and gold RPOA members.

Learn About RPOA Forums

Learn About Membership

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.

RPO Executive Forum A (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Learn About Membership

Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.

RPO Delivery Leader Forum (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This peer forum is a safe space for members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Delivery Leader Forum membership is exclusive to directors and vice presidents, RPO client delivery of RPOA silver and gold membership.

Learn About Membership

Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.

Technology & Innovation Forum (November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The RPOA Technology & Innovation Forum is designed to help Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) leaders navigate the rapidly evolving future of talent acquisition. Through monthly virtual forums, expert-led discussions, peer conversations, and technology showcases, the forum provides practical insights into AI, automation, recruiting technology, and emerging workforce trends impacting the RPO industry.

The forum brings together RPO executives, practitioners, technology partners, analysts, and innovators to explore real-world applications of technology, share lessons learned, and strengthen AI literacy across the RPO community. Participants gain access to strategic market intelligence, future-focused discussions, and trusted connections that support innovation, business growth, and informed decision-making in an increasingly complex talent landscape.

Member Briefing (January 20, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

In this brief, 30-minute call, RPOA's CEO reviews marketing opportunities for organization members, and keeps members informed of what the RPOA is working on to elevate RPO status in the marketplace.

RPOA's Quarterly Member Briefing are offered exclusively to marketing contacts for RPOA's member organizations (bronze, silver, and gold).

Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm (15:00) ET, every three months (July, October, January, and April).

Interested to experience this event?

Contact lamees@rpoassociation.org if you'd like to receive an invitation. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting before joining the RPOA membership.

Member Briefing (April 21, 2027)

Wed, 21 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

In this brief, 30-minute call, RPOA's CEO reviews marketing opportunities for organization members, and keeps members informed of what the RPOA is working on to elevate RPO status in the marketplace.

RPOA's Quarterly Member Briefing are offered exclusively to marketing contacts for RPOA's member organizations (bronze, silver, and gold).

Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm (15:00) ET, every three months (July, October, January, and April).

Interested to experience this event?

Contact lamees@rpoassociation.org if you'd like to receive an invitation. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting before joining the RPOA membership.