IMPORTANT LEARNING EVENT OF 2026
THE LEADING TALENT ACQUISITION
LEARNING EVENT
The Recruiters’ Summit Manila 2026 is the premier gathering for HR professionals, recruiters, and business leaders, offering unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and innovative strategies to redefine recruitment in today’s dynamic environment.
From Last Year’s RSM
UPCOMING EVENT ON 13th NOVEMBER 2026
ASTORIA CHARDONNAY, ORTIGAS • PASIG CITY
ABOUT RSM
A must-Attend for Talent Acquisition Teams
Building on the remarkable success of last year’s summit, which brought together nearly 500 recruiters, HR managers, and business leaders, the Recruiters’ Summit Manila 2025 is set to reach even greater heights.
This year’s theme, “Bridging Borders, Breaking Bias,” highlights the shift toward more inclusive, human-centered, and borderless hiring in a rapidly evolving world of work.
As AI, hybrid work, and global talent pools reshape recruitment, this summit explores how we can break down barriers, challenge bias, and lead with purpose. Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and bold conversations that will help you reimagine the way you hire — for today and the future.
Through a carefully curated program featuring keynote sessions, interactive fireside sessions, and panel discussions, delegates will gain practical strategies and innovative approaches to tackle today’s recruitment challenges.
#RSM2025 offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, connecting delegates with industry peers, sharing experiences, and building valuable relationships. This summit is your gateway to staying ahead in the competitive talent market and driving your organization’s success.
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Summit Program Highlights
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights, trends, and best practices in recruitment and talent management + learn how to leverage emerging technologies like AI and data analytics to optimize your recruitment processes.
Executive Roundtable
Shaping Tomorrow's Talent Strategy: Future-Ready, Bias-Resistant & Borderless
This high-impact panel explores the future of talent acquisition through three critical lenses: scalability, equity, and global competitiveness. The discussion focuses on how organizations can architect talent strategies that are resilient in the face of disruption, free from structural bias, and agile enough to compete for talent across borders.
Fireside Chat
Bot vs. Bot: AI-Generated Resumes and Recruiter Tech
With candidates increasingly using AI tools to optimize their applications—and recruiters relying on algorithms to screen them—this session explores the implications of an evolving digital arms race. The discussion examines how authenticity, fairness, and accuracy can be maintained in a tech-mediated screening process.
Plenary Session
The Recruiter as Change Agent: Leading DEI from the Frontlines
This session focuses on the recruiter’s role in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from within the hiring process. By spotlighting inclusive frameworks, behavioral nudges, and structural interventions, the discussion underscores how recruitment practices can drive organizational equity and ensure access to opportunities for historically underrepresented talent.
Plenary Session
AI + Empathy: The Dual Future of Recruiter Roles
As automation reshapes recruitment workflows, this session delves into the evolving duality of the recruiter role—anchored in both technology and human connection. It highlights the integration of AI in sourcing, screening, and engagement, while emphasizing the continued need for empathy, ethical judgment, and emotional intelligence in candidate experiences.
Executive Roundtable
Creating People-First Talent Ecosystems in an Age of Hyper-Automation
This roundtable explores how organizations can preserve and elevate the human experience amid accelerated digitalization. As automation, AI, and algorithmic decision-making become deeply embedded in recruitment and workforce planning, the conversation focuses on ensuring that empathy, equity, and employee well-being remain at the center of talent strategy.
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BENEFITS
Elevate Your Recruitment Game and Drive Business Success
In today’s rapidly changing workforce landscape, staying ahead means more than just filling positions—it requires innovative strategies, a deep understanding of talent trends, and a strong network of industry peers. The Recruiters’ Summit Manila 2025 is your opportunity to gain these essential tools and insights, empowering you to transform your recruitment approach and lead your organization to new heights. Join us for two days of impactful learning, networking, and inspiration that will redefine how you attract, engage, and retain top talent.
Nedy Estrella
FOUNDER, HR CALABARZON
“Last year was a great experience. I’m excited for this year’s Recruiters’ Summit!”
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SPEAKERS
Today’s Sought-After Innovators
Hear from globally recognized HR experts, successful business leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of recruitment + get inspired by success stories and learn from the challenges and triumphs of others in the field.
Ralph Vincent Regalado
Chief Scientist & Head of AI | Kollab
Jeff Garcia
Global Training Partner | Institute of Learning and Development
JAN GARROVILLO
Chief Operation Officer | Kalibrr
Leo Gellor
Group Human Resources Director | Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc.
VIVIAN CRUZ
Global Training Partner | CPHR International Management Academy
Atty Joan Therese Medalla
Global Training Partner | Institute of Data Privacy
Vince Hermosura
President and CEO | Barkero PH
BORIS JOAQUIN
President and CEO | Breakthrough Leadership Management Consultancy, Inc.
Rhonadale Florentino
President & CEO | UpRush Social Geekers
Jerry Bonifacio
Chief Operating Officer | PM Consulting
Daisy Lacuanan – Callanta
President & CEO | Jesus HUGS Ministries
RICH CRUZ
Talent Acquisition Leader – PH & MY | Conduent
Sherwin Pelayo
Executive Director | Analytics & Artificial Intelligence of the Philippines (AAP)
PATRICK JESS DIMAYUGA
Global Training Partner | International HR Institute
Jun Abo
Vice President of Recruitment and Training | Quantrics Enterprises, Inc.
RONALD TURLA
Founder and Managing Director | Talent Reach
NINO ENRICO CABREDO
Globe – Talent Acquisition Head | Globe Telecom
JONATHAN ENGALLA
Founder & Leadership Strategist | Engalla Consulting
Allan Ngo
Founder | Digital Solopreneur
THELMA MENESES
Executive Coach | POWERinU Training and Coaching Philippines, Inc.
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RSM gathers hundreds of important decision makers, showcase tool, platforms, and services designed to streamline recruitment processes and improve overall HR and business efficiency.
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Summit Investment
We believe that access to top-tier industry insights and professional growth should be within reach for everyone. That’s why we’ve designed a range of pricing options to suit your needs, whether you’re an individual practitioner, part of a team, or representing a large organization.
IHRI PRIVILEGE
P 5,000
One Day Pass
P 8,500
Full Pass (Both Days)
Exclusive preferential rates for IHRI-certified professionals (requires GCN)
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P 6,000
One Day Pass
P 11,000
Full Pass (Both Days)
For groups of 5 delegates:
Get 1 free delegate
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P 9,000
One Day Pass
P 15,000
Full Pass (Both Days)
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P 30,000
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Walk away with practical solutions to common recruitment challenges and actionable advice that you can apply to your daily work.
