URx24 brought together over 300 professionals from across the early talent recruitment landscape for two days of insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on April 25-26, 2024.
Thank You to Our Marquee Sponsors
A big thank you to our marquee sponsors: RippleMatch, CodePath, Rewriting The Code, and HackerRank. Their support made URx24 a success and allowed us to bring together leaders from across the early talent space, sparking conversations that will continue to drive innovation.
2024 Highlights
URx continued its mission to provide a dynamic platform for addressing the evolving challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the early talent space. This year’s event focused on key themes that are critical to the future of emerging talent recruiting, development, & retention:
Exploring the Impact of AI: Sessions on the use of artificial intelligence in emerging talent recruiting, talent development, and diversity-driven hiring strategies provided valuable insights into how technology is transforming the landscape of recruitment. Attendees explored practical applications of AI tools and learned how to integrate them into their hiring processes.
Building Stronger Partnerships: We emphasized the importance of collaboration between university relations professionals and key industry players. By forging stronger partnerships, attendees were equipped with strategies to build more inclusive and effective recruitment pipelines that reach a broader pool of talent.
Actionable Takeaways: One of the highlights of URx24 was the practical, hands-on learning experience. Interactive workshops and roundtable discussions allowed attendees to dive deep into industry challenges, share best practices, and walk away with actionable strategies they could immediately apply within their organizations.
Innovation and Diversity: From exploring cutting-edge AI tools in recruitment to developing strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in early talent programs, URx24 was rich with insights that are reshaping the future of hiring. Discussions on how to drive meaningful DEI initiatives were particularly resonant with attendees looking to implement impactful change within their teams.
Global Perspectives: With an increasingly globalized workforce, several sessions offered valuable insights on international recruiting trends. Attendees gained the knowledge needed to manage talent pipelines across different regions, cultures, and markets, ensuring their organizations stay ahead in the global talent race.
What Attendees Had to Say:
“The sessions on AI in recruiting and fostering psychological safety were some of the best I’ve attended. I left with actionable takeaways that are already making a difference in my hiring processes.”
The networking opportunities were incredible. I was able to meet so many new people in the industry and reconnect with old colleagues. The collaboration across teams was fantastic.”
“The speakers were top-notch. Each session brought a unique perspective, and the discussions were engaging and informative.”
Looking Ahead to URx25:
URx24 was a powerful reminder of the incredible value that comes from coming together as a community. We look forward to building on this year’s success and continuing to drive innovation in emerging talent recruiting, development, & retention at URx25.
About URx
URx is the leading conference for university recruiting, early career talent development and workforce partnerships.
