As AI and automation become foundational to how we source, engage, and hire talent, the traditional recruiter role is evolving fast. What’s emerging is a new kind of role—one part strategist, one part technologist, one part process architect: the Talent Acquisition Engineer.

In this forward-thinking TALK session, we’ll explore what it means to “engineer” the recruiting function—mapping systems, integrating tools, optimizing workflows, and aligning everything with human-centered hiring goals.

We’re excited to be joined by Trent Cotton, a recognized leader in TA transformation and innovation. From building agile TA teams to embedding AI into recruiting operations, Trent brings a practical and future-forward perspective on where TA is headed—and how we can design for it.

In this discussion, we’ll unpack:

• What a Talent Acquisition Engineer is—and why your org might need one soon

• The shift from transactional recruiting to system-level thinking

• The intersection of TA, technology, and change management

• The skills and mindsets that will define the next generation of recruiting leaders

Whether you’re deep into TA ops or thinking about how to future-proof your team, this is a must-attend conversation about what’s next.