Introducing RecFest VIP Programme
Meet Buyers With Budget, Ownership, and Intent
2 July 2026 | Knebworth Park
RecFest's VIP Programme connects you with pre-qualified senior Talent Acquisition leaders who have committed to meeting sponsors. Our dual opt-in meetings are the most intentional way to identify and engage top prospects whose challenges align with your offering.
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Why VIP Programme
RecFest Sets the Stage.
VIP Moves You to the Front Row.
Pre-qualified meetings put you in front of senior Talent Acquisition leaders who have opted in to your category, building context and trust fast — and carrying momentum into the festival sessions, networking zones, and evening events.
This invitation-only experience is reserved for strategic sponsors seeking meaningful access to Heads of TA, TA Directors, and C-Suite leaders shaping the future of talent acquisition.
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Your Audience
Who You'll Meet
You'll sit down with senior Talent Acquisition leaders who control budgets and timelines. We pre-screen each participant based on company size, tech stack, budget, and active initiatives to ensure the VIP Programme delivers immediate, high-value impact.
Senior Leaders
Head, VP or Director level
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The Process
Qualified Matchmaking
VIP buyers opt in to meetings with exhibitors in their chosen category. Sponsors can pay to be promoted to buyers, but meetings are always buyer-led — every conversation happens because a senior leader chose to connect with you.
VIP Ticket Programme
Senior Heads of Talent and TA Directors receive their £1,000-valued VIP ticket only by committing to take at least two meetings with an exhibitor in the field. With 500+ VIP leaders confirmed for 2026 — from organisations including Amazon, GSK, BBC, JPMorganChase, Boeing and Deloitte — this creates guaranteed, qualified engagement, not chance encounters.
Meeting App — Pre-Event Matchmaking
Two weeks before RecFest, delegates and sponsors gain access to a dedicated meeting app. Attendees browse exhibitors, filter by solution type, and pre-book meetings. You benefit from enhanced visibility and direct connection requests — arriving on the day with a full, pre-confirmed schedule.
VIP Green Room Access
The VIP Green Room is open to a select group of sponsors through a fixed-cost upgrade. This premium networking environment is where 500+ senior decision-makers gather through late afternoon and into the evening — giving you continued access beyond scheduled meetings.
Cost: £2,000 per ticket (fixed fee, payable by credit card)
Availability: Limited — minimum 1, maximum 3 tickets per company
When: Added after sponsorship is confirmed, purchasable via the system
Your Journey
VIP Programme Journey
We guide you through curated matching, focused meetings, and clear next steps — from connection with executive buyers to measurable impact.
Confirm Sponsorship
Now – April 2026Secure your partnership package. VIP Green Room access can be added at this stage.
Profile Setup & Category Selection
May 2026Complete your sponsor profile and select the solution categories you want to be matched against.
Meeting App Opens
2 weeks before RecFestVIP attendees browse exhibitors and request meetings. You receive connection requests and confirm your schedule.
Pre-Confirmed Schedule
1 week before RecFestReceive your full meeting schedule. Prepare talking points and materials for each confirmed conversation.
RecFest Day — 2 July 2026
Knebworth ParkAttend pre-booked meetings, access the VIP Green Room (if upgraded), and engage across the full festival.
Lead Data & Follow-Up
Within 24 hours post-eventReceive full lead capture data. Our team provides feedback from attendees to fuel immediate, targeted follow-up.
Sponsor Voices
What Sponsors Say
"It was brilliant to be there as an exhibitor, having so many insightful conversations with people across the industry about the current recruitment climate, the challenges, the innovations, and where we go from here."
Sponsor
Screening Solutions, RecFest UK 2025
"You've built something different, something special. The coolest event in the TA space. Thank you."
Sponsor
Job Board Platform, RecFest UK 2025
"RecFest USA 2025 was a game-changer for us. We generated over $1.2 million in qualified pipeline directly from the event. The quality of conversations, the energy on-site, and the relevance of the audience were unmatched."
Sponsor
PerfectHire, RecFest USA 2025
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Secure Your VIP Access
Places in the VIP Programme are strictly limited. Contact our partnerships team to discuss how the VIP Programme can be incorporated into your RecFest UK 2026 sponsorship.