Density

The Conference for Leaders, Recruiters, and People Competing for the World’s Best Talent

April 28 - 29,
2026

The Midway
San Francisco, CA

Early bird tickets available now $499  $899

Density is the premier gathering for talent leaders, company builders, and investors focused on building and sustaining high-talent-density teams.

Through a sharp agenda of keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions, you’ll uncover the systems, strategies, and frameworks that drive hiring precision, strengthen organizational talent capabilities, and position your company as a magnet for top performers.

At Density, leaders come together to exchange insights, benchmark best practices, and define the next generation of high-impact recruiting — leaving informed, connected, and equipped to make talent a decisive advantage.

Speakers

Hear from today’s leading voices in recruiting and talent

Chris Running

Partner, Sterling Strand

Patrick O’Neill

Vice President, Recruiting Thrive Capital

Craig Campbell

Talent Strategy Consultant & Advisor

David Paffenholz

CEO & Co-Founder, Juicebox

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements.

Fresh Ideas.

Agenda

Navigate the talent forces shaping your company’s future​

Build your own agenda covering the next wave of hiring strategy, AI-driven talent acquisition, executive sequencing, culture design, and more. Whether you’re scaling your first team or leading a mature organization, you’ll find conversations that match your experience and sharpen your decision-making.​

The AI-Driven Recruiting Revolution

See how AI is reshaping the way elite teams are built, from sourcing and screening to candidate engagement. Gain insight into the tools and strategies giving companies a decisive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.

Building Teams that Scale

Explore the frameworks and best practices top-performing startups use to hire and retain exceptional talent early. Learn from real-world case studies and actionable strategies for scaling teams that drive growth.

The Intersection of Talent & Investment

Hear from venture capitalists on how talent influences investment decisions, deal flow, and startup success. Gain insight into what top investors look for in teams,and how recruiting excellence creates durable advantage.

The Future of the Talent Market

Gain clarity on the forces shaping today’s global talent market. Learn how talent attraction strategies, competitive dynamics, and evolving compensation models are redefining how companies attract, retain, and deploy top performers.

Why Attend

BE IN COMMUNITY

BE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

Connect and collaborate with fellow talent and recruiting leaders who are shaping the future of hiring. Build meaningful relationships, exchange insights, and leave with practical strategies, tools, and frameworks you can apply immediately to strengthen your team and elevate your organization’s talent brand.

ADVANCE YOUR CRAFT

ADVANCE YOUR CRAFT

Explore how AI, automation, and intelligent agents are transforming recruiting through impact-oriented keynotes, panels, and hands-on workshops. Hear from forward-thinking talent leaders and recruiting technologists on the latest trends and strategies, and walk away with insights you can apply immediately to elevate your team’s talent acquisition capabilities.

HAVE FUN​

HAVE FUN​

OneReq is more than a conference, it’s an experience. Enjoy immersive programming, surprise-and-delight moments, and the kind of energy that makes learning and connection unforgettable.

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