What is RIS?

The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit brings together the leaders, ideas, and technologies shaping the next generation of talent acquisition.

Built for TA leaders navigating real-world change, RIS 2026 goes beyond trends to focus on what’s actually working, from AI-powered hiring to smarter recruiting operations. Learn directly from teams transforming how hiring gets done, and leave with practical insight you can apply immediately.

What's New for 2026

We built this year's RIS around what our attendees ask for most: more access to speakers, more conversation, and better pricing options.

Speaker Office Hours

Learning doesn’t end when a session does. After presenting, speakers will head to our Ask Me Anything Lounge for office hours. Bring a real challenge, ask the follow-up you did not get to ask on stage, and workshop solutions with the best minds in TA.

Conversation & Community

RIS is designed for connection. We've added more moments between sessions for meaningful conversations with peers, speakers, and other TA leaders so you will leave with ideas you can use and relationships that last.

New Pricing

From our “First 25” special offer to deep discounts for HR/TA teams, you'll be pleased to see that attending the RIS is more affordable and a better value than ever.

Team Retreats

Turn RIS into an offsite for your team. Arrive a day early and reserve dedicated meeting space for a pre-RIS team retreat, so you can align on priorities and make a plan before the conference begins. Reach out to reserve a room for your group.

Employer Branding Workshop

Collaborate with your peers to define what effective, responsible AI adoption actually looks like in practice. Be a part of the first practitioner-led benchmark on AI in Employer Branding — and gain early access to the insights before they're published.

Tracks

Designed to tackle talent acquisition’s most critical challenges and opportunities, each track combines strategic insight with practical, real-world application. Sessions are followed by speaker office hours in the RIS AMA Lounge, creating a dedicated space for real-time Q&A, deeper discussion, and meaningful peer conversation among TA leaders.

Recruiting

Skills & Tactics Track

Practical skills and proven workflows for recruiters, from intake to pipeline.

Innovation

Technology & Tools Track

Case studies and demos that highlight the technologies transforming talent acquisition.

Summit

Leadership & Strategy Track

Strategy, org design, and executive-level decision making for talent acquisition leaders driving change across the business.

Our Venue

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Experience the perfect blend of modern sophistication and coastal charm at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, the premier venue for this year’s ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit. Nestled in the heart of San Diego, this stunning property offers contemporary design, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and resort-style amenities—all just minutes from the beach. With spacious ballrooms, sleek breakout rooms, and exceptional service, the Hyatt Regency La Jolla sets the stage for productive sessions and meaningful connections in an elevated, inspiring setting.