In-house Recruitment Early Careers Conference, Manchester 2026

In April 2026, our annual In-house Recruitment Early Careers Conference, Manchester returns!
About this Event

A recent UK study found that nearly 30% of graduates and apprentices leave within three years, with almost 75% of organisations admitting they can’t reliably measure the ROI of early careers programmes.

Join us in Manchester for a full‑day conference designed specifically for talent acquisition professionals looking to future‑proof their early careers strategy. At #IHREC25 Manchester, you’ll connect with fellow TA leaders, gain fresh insights, and leave with actionable tactics to engage and retain the next generation of talent.

Exclusively for talent acquisition professionals looking to attract, nurture, and retain the brightest emerging talent in today’s competitive landscape, #IHREC25 Manchester will feature an incredible line-up of talent acquisition experts, ready to share actionable insights and proven strategies. Through engaging keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and strategic roundtables, you’ll explore the latest trends shaping early careers recruitment.

Premium Members can unlock FREE tickets (worth £295) using their Membership ID (found in ) as the promo code at registration.

What can you expect?

BEST PRACTICE SHARING

Hear from your peers on their best practices in the tech hiring world

UNRIVALLED SPEAKER CONTENT

Be inspired by success stories from talent professionals from tech, healthcare and retail industries

STRATEGIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Hear from your peers on their successes, challenges and changes within TA

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Learn from industry-leaders from world-class organisations

OFFERS, GOODIES & COMPETITIONS

Pick up some treats for your team and be in with the chance to win big prizes!