What’s next in talent acquisition? Find out at recruiTECH CEE this May

Imagine two days packed with real talk, top-notch insights, and hands-on tools that will actually help you do your job better. That’s recruiTECH CEE, happening on May 22-23, 2025, in the heart of Budapest.

The region’s biggest recruitment and TA event is back and it's bolder, smarter and more relevant than ever.

It is not just about hearing from thought leaders. It's about practical knowledge, innovation and real conversations that matter.

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Why shouldn't you miss this?

The labor market inCentral and Eastern Europe is shifting fast and we’re all trying to keep up. AI tools, new sourcing platforms, Gen Z expectations, employer branding ROI... sound familiar?

recruiTECH CEE brings together real practitioners, visionary thinkers and bold doers who share what works right now (and what doesn’t).

Gábor Toldi, the founder of the event, puts it best:

“We want to make recruiTECH CEE a regional knowledge-sharing platform. Everyone is struggling with similar challenges. Why not solve them together?” - Read the full interview here.

And that’s exactly what happens here. Here's a small sneak peek to set the mood:

Who’s taking the stage?

Get ready to meet some of the most exciting minds in recruitment and TA, including:

• Ivan Stojanovic (Irish Recruiter) will talk about how the Recruitment Revolution transforms talent acquisition.

• Karolina Kroužková (JYSK) will reveal how to actually use candidate feedback to improve experience.

• Karolina Czemerys (Raiffeisen Tech) will challenge how we define hiring success.

And many more from companies like Bosch, eJobs, Ericsson, Lenovo, Nagarro and more.

What you’ll learn (and use immediately)

Let’s be honest: the HR buzzwords are everywhere. But at recruiTECH CEE, we go beyond trends. Expect honest case studies, regional insights and advice you can put to use next week.

These are the topics you're sure to hear:

Recruiting with TikTok, META & Google Ads: what actually works?
Gen Z: what they want and how to reach them
Sourcing in the CEE tech market - smarter, not harder
Employer branding myths: how not to waste 50% of your budget
The ATS dilemma: why everyone complains and how to make peace with your system

Whether you’re a recruiter, TA leader, or HR tech provider, you’ll find tailored content that aligns with your daily challenges.

As Karolina Czemerys (Raiffeisen Tech) puts it:

“We are not looking at data to brag about how many people we hired. We use it to assess what we do, improve the process, and deliver better results.” - Read the full interview here.

And Bogdan Badea (eJobs Romania) adds:

“Skills in areas like AI, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital marketing will be particularly sought after. The intellectual labor market in 2025 will favor those who can adapt to technological advancements and demonstrate relevant skills.” - Read the full interview here.