Event Agenda

Discover game-changing insights, expert-led workshops, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders

DAY 1

DAY 2

Time

10:00 AM

Agenda Title

Jonty Rhodes Keynote

Scouting and Nurturing Young Talent: The Untold Stories

Speaker

Jonty Rhodes

South African Cricket Legend

Time

10:30 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 1: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

10:50 AM

Agenda Title

Aadil Bandukwala Keynote

From Algorithms to Hires: Gen Al Strategies for Modern Recruiters

Speaker

Aadil Bandukwala

VP Demand Gen & Customer Marketing, HackerRank

Time

11:20 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 2: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

11:40 AM

Agenda Title

Sivanand Akella Keynote

Aligning Talent Strategy With Business Impact

Speaker

Sivanand Akella

Visionary Leader and Head of Product Engineering at Phenom

Time

12:10 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 3: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

12:30 PM

Agenda Title

Workshop

Startup Pitch Showcase: Spotlight on Revolutionary Recruitment Tech Startups

Workshop

Time

01:15 PM

Agenda Title

Lunch & Networking Break

Main hall prepared for Roundtable rooms

Enjoy the food

Time

02:15 PM

Agenda Title

Roundtable Sessions

Interview as a Service, ATS Automation, and Reskilling Talent

Roundtable Sessions

Time

2:45 PM

Agenda Title

Break

Room Reset: Converting 3 Rooms into Main Hall

Break

Time

03:05 PM

Agenda Title

Sourcing Games

Facilitator: An Intense Gamified Challenge for TA Professionals

Time

03:35 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 4: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

04:05 PM

Agenda Title

Fireside Chat

Founders Panel on Scaling Recruitment Models

Multiple Panelists

Time

4:35 PM

Agenda Title

Awards Ceremony

Recognizing Game-Changers in Recruitment

Time

05:05 PM

Agenda Title

Musical Performance

End-of-Day Entertainment

Time

5:35 PM

Agenda Title

Closing Note

Reflections and Thank Yous

DAY 1

DAY 2

Time

10:00 AM

Agenda Title

Opening Talk

Welcome to FiesTA 2025!

Fiesta

Core Team

Time

10:10 AM

Agenda Title

Pankaj Bansal's Opening Keynote

Scaling recruiting businesses

Speaker

Pankaj Bansal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Caret Capital

Time

10:40 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 1: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

11:00 AM

Agenda Title

Hung Lee Keynote

Preparing for the Next Decade of Recruiting

Speaker

Hung Lee

Founder of Recruiting Brainfood

Time

11:30 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 2: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

11:50 AM

Agenda Title

Johnny Campbell Keynote

Unfiltered Johnny: Practical Recruitment - Eye of the Tiger

Speaker

Johnny Campbell

CEO, SocialTalent

Time

12:20 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 3: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

12:40 PM

Agenda Title

SocialTalent Workshop

The Brutal Reality of Candidate Engagement: Why You're Failing

Workshop

Johnny Campbell

CEO, SocialTalent

Time

01:25 PM

Agenda Title

Lunch & Networking Break

Main hall prepared for Roundtable rooms

Enjoy the food

Time

02:25 PM

Agenda Title

Roundtable Sessions

Interview Intelligence, ATS Mastery, and Outbound Hiring at scale

Time

02:55 PM

Agenda Title

Break

Room Reset: Converting 3 Rooms into Main Hall

Break

Time

03:15 PM

Agenda Title

Rohit's Workshop

Engineering the Candidate's Dopamine Loop: Hooked on Your Company

Workshop

Rohit Srivastav

Head of Marketing FleetPanda - Petroleum Logistics Software

Time

04:00 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 4: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

04:30 PM

Agenda Title

Fireside Chat

GTM Talent Acquisition: “Why Hiring GTM Talent Is the Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do”

Multiple Panelists

Time

05:10 PM

Agenda Title

AMA Session

What TA Leaders Hate to Admit About 2025

On Stage

Time

05:50 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 5: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

06:20 PM

Agenda Title

Comedy Performance

End-of-Day Lighthearted Entertainment

Time

07:00 PM

Agenda Title

Dinner & Socials

Casual Networking Over Drinks

Enjoy the Food

DAY 1

DAY 2

Time

10:00 AM

Agenda Title

Opening Talk

Welcome to FiesTA 2025!

Fiesta

Core Team

Time

10:10 AM

Agenda Title

Pankaj Bansal's Opening Keynote

Scaling recruiting businesses

Speaker

Pankaj Bansal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Caret Capital

Time

10:40 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 1: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

11:00 AM

Agenda Title

Hung Lee Keynote

Preparing for the Next Decade of Recruiting

Speaker

Hung Lee

Founder of Recruiting Brainfood

Time

11:30 AM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 2: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

11:50 AM

Agenda Title

Johnny Campbell Keynote

Unfiltered Johnny: Practical Recruitment - Eye of the Tiger

Speaker

Johnny Campbell

CEO, SocialTalent

Time

12:20 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 3: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

12:40 PM

Agenda Title

SocialTalent Workshop

The Brutal Reality of Candidate Engagement: Why You're Failing

Workshop

Johnny Campbell

CEO, SocialTalent

Time

01:25 PM

Agenda Title

Lunch & Networking Break

Main hall prepared for Roundtable rooms

Enjoy the food

Time

02:25 PM

Agenda Title

Roundtable Sessions

Interview Intelligence, ATS Mastery, and Outbound Hiring at scale

Time

02:55 PM

Agenda Title

Break

Room Reset: Converting 3 Rooms into Main Hall

Break

Time

03:15 PM

Agenda Title

Rohit's Workshop

Engineering the Candidate's Dopamine Loop: Hooked on Your Company

Workshop

Rohit Srivastav

Head of Marketing FleetPanda - Petroleum Logistics Software

Time

04:00 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 4: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

04:30 PM

Agenda Title

Fireside Chat

GTM Talent Acquisition: “Why Hiring GTM Talent Is the Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do”

Multiple Panelists

Time

05:10 PM

Agenda Title

AMA Session

What TA Leaders Hate to Admit About 2025

On Stage

Time

05:50 PM

Agenda Title

Sponsor Showcase

Slot 5: Featured Sponsor Presentation

Time

06:20 PM

Agenda Title

Comedy Performance

End-of-Day Lighthearted Entertainment

Time

07:00 PM

Agenda Title

Dinner & Socials

Casual Networking Over Drinks

Enjoy the Food

Event Agenda

Frequently Asked

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held on Jan 23-24 at Bengaluru, India. Be sure to check our website for any updates regarding the schedule or venue.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held on Jan 23-24 at Bengaluru, India. Be sure to check our website for any updates regarding the schedule or venue.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held on Jan 23-24 at Bengaluru, India. Be sure to check our website for any updates regarding the schedule or venue.

Is there a registration fee, and how do I register?

Yes, there is a registration fee. You can register online through our website by filling out the registration form and following the payment instructions provided.

Is there a registration fee, and how do I register?

Yes, there is a registration fee. You can register online through our website by filling out the registration form and following the payment instructions provided.

Is there a registration fee, and how do I register?

Yes, there is a registration fee. You can register online through our website by filling out the registration form and following the payment instructions provided.

What are the event’s main highlights?

Our event includes keynote speeches from top industry leaders, interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and live tech demos. Additionally, there will be extensive networking opportunities to connect with other professionals.