Call for Presenters

Call for presenters open! We are currently seeking knowledgeable and energetic speakers to help us build an outstanding program through sessions centered on recruitment and compliance strategies.

Upcoming Events

DEAMcon26

April 15 – 17, 2026 • Indianapolis, IN

Proposal submissions will be evaluated after the call for presenters submission period ends. Submission period closes Friday, August 15, 2025.

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Presentation Topics

Topics being considered for the program include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recruitment

Candidate engagement and experience
College and early talent recruitment
Fundamentals of career sites
Employee referral programs
Social recruiting strategy and practices
Recruitment marketing strategy
Remote interviewing
Programmatic Advertising
Source coding jobs and analytics
Sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions
Skills-based hiring strategies
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
AI in recruitment – tools, experiences, and best practices
Employer branding & hiring in a competitive talent market
Talent strategies focused on the future of work
Recruitment and compliant-recordkeeping
Reasonable Accommodation in the application process (Compliance to Recruitment)

Compliance

VEVRAA compliance & veteran outreach
Section 503 & disability outreach
Legal insights for federal contractors
Transitioning from DEI to EEO-based practices
AI tools for compliance
Non-discrimination reporting & planning
Using talent communities
Individuals with disabilities and self-id campaigns
Disposition codes
Evergreen and pipeline requisitions
Guidance for undergoing an audit
Leveraging partnerships to track and elevate outreach effectiveness
Utilizing staffing agencies and staying compliant
Career site accessibility & accommodations process
Writing effective job descriptions
Compensation compliance focused on pay transparency and equity

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Not Your Average HR Conference

From the moment you step inside the DEAMcon world, you’ll see the DE difference. From friendly faces greeting you at the conference desk to a custom espresso bar (free of charge!) and a bustling Demo Hall filled with the best and brightest of HR technology, you’ll see why this event stands out as the one that makes an impact. Don’t take our word for it. Let our videos show you firsthand what it’s like to be an attendee at DEAMcon and why this conference will be the one that makes your whole year more effective.