Join us for a festive learning and networking experience at 2941 Lake Vista Dr, Lewisville, TX 75067.
WHEN: November 6th, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Happy Hour to follow)
WHERE: Caliber Collision HQ 2941 Lake Vista Dr, Lewisville, TX 75067 Seats are limited. Reserve your spot now!
The premier Dallas recruiting conference 2026: Connecting talent leaders, best practices, and cool tech in Texas since 2009. Join us in Dallas for the TalentNet Live Conference, the top HR and talent event for talent acquisition, recruiting, and HR professionals. One of our employer partners’ home office, Caliber Collision, will set the stage for an engaging day of networking, learning, and innovation.
This event brings together industry leaders, recruiters, hiring managers, and HR tech innovators to explore the latest trends and strategies in talent attraction, engagement, and retention. Whether you’re looking to level up your recruiting game or stay ahead in the ever-evolving labor market, TalentNet Live is the place to be.
Hear from top-tier speakers and panelists who are redefining recruiting and HR best practices.
Discover the latest tools and platforms transforming the talent acquisition landscape.
Connect with peers and leaders from across industries in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
Leave with strategies you can immediately implement to enhance your talent acquisition efforts.
| Start Time | End Time | Session Title | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | 10:00 | Doors Open | – |
| 10:00 | 10:20 | Welcome | Craig Fisher (Host) |
| 10:20 | 10:40 | Agentic AI to Assist Humans — The Steven Jiang Story | Steven Jiang, Craig Fisher |
| 10:40 | 11:00 | Change the Intake, Change the Outcome | Torin Ellis, Melissa Thompson |
| 11:00 | 11:20 | Fireside Chat — Craig Fisher & Rachel Allen | Craig Fisher, Rachel Allen |
| 11:20 | 11:40 | ATS Data in the Real World | Alexi Raymond, Max Butler |
| 11:40 | 12:00 | Influencers and Algorithms for Talent Attraction | Jason Roberts, Craig Fisher, Tracey Parsons |
| 12:00 | 1:20 | Lunch | Thanks to NXTThing for providing lunch! |
| 1:20 | 1:40 | Is Fairness Possible in Hiring? Should it be? | Nicky Gibson, Bryan Chaney, Adam Stokar |
| 1:40 | 2:00 | Caliber × NXTThing: What’s Working Now | Jim D’Amico, Terry Terhark |
| 2:00 | 2:20 | Is It Time for an Independent Quick Apply? | Doug Berg, Craig Fisher |
| 2:20 | 2:40 | Breakout Roundtables (Set 1) | Hosts: Gail Houston, Eliud Jimenez, Tracey Parsons |
| 2:40 | 3:00 | Breakout Roundtables (Set 2) | Rotate / continue with same hosts |
| 3:00 | 3:20 | Analyst Fireside: Real Talk About the Economy & Your Workforce | Guests: John Baldino, Jackye Clayton — Moderator: Matt Charney |
| 3:20 | 3:40 | The End of Indeed as We Know It | Craig Fisher, Jim Durbin, Dan Lockhart |
| 3:40 | 4:00 | Birds Aren’t Real (and other conspiracy theories about Talent and AI) | Annie Hammer, Craig Fisher |
| 4:00 | 4:20 | Driving Outcomes Through Human Expertise and AI | Cas Turbak, Craig Fisher |
| 4:20 | 4:40 | Stop Being Dumb and Finish the Damn Puzzle | William Tincup |
| 4:40 | 5:00 | Closing Comments | Craig Fisher |
| 5:00 | 6:30 | Happy Hour | – |
