Kicking Off the 22nd Recruitment & Retention Conference: Let the SURGE Begin!
The energy is electric, the excitement is contagious, and the stage is officially set for the 22nd Annual Recruitment & Retention Conference—hosted by ConversionU, ATA, and Transport Topics—right here in the heart of Nashville at the Grand Hyatt!
With this year’s theme, SURGE, we’re diving headfirst into the next generation of technology, recruiting and retention strategies, and data-driven solutions that will reshape the future of driver recruitment.
Hundreds of recruiting and retention professionals have arrived, ready to connect, learn, and share ideas. The excitement starts early this evening as attendees check in and pick up their conference materials during registration from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Also kicking off at 5:00 PM, first-time attendees get a special warm welcome at the Newcomer Meet & Greet, hosted by ATA's Women In Motion. This exclusive networking event gives newcomers a chance to break the ice, make connections, and set the tone for a productive and engaging few days ahead.
Then, at 6:00 PM, the conference officially begins with the Welcome Reception. This is where the energy really starts to build! The room will be filled with conversations as attendees mingle over drinks and appetizers, discussing the latest trends in recruiting and retention. Expect to hear plenty of buzz around technology-driven hiring solutions, driver engagement strategies, and how to use data to drive retention success.
Whether it’s catching up with longtime industry friends or making new connections that could shape the future of your recruiting strategies, tonight sets the tone for what’s sure to be an impactful and insightful conference.
And this is just the beginning! Tomorrow is packed with must-attend sessions, including the interactive Recruiting Professional of the Year panel, technology & data workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers—all designed to give you real, actionable takeaways to boost recruiting and retention. And don’t forget, the Networking Roundtable on Friday is another key opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships that will continue long after the conference ends.
What are you looking forward to most at this year’s conference? What are the biggest challenges you’re hoping to solve? Get ready—this year’s Recruitment & Retention Conference is just getting started! #RRConf2025
