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Inside the 2025 University Recruiting Council
Annual Members Meeting

A look at the insights, conversations, and priorities shaping early career recruiting for 2026.

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Where the Industry’s Most Influential Early Careers Leaders Come Together

The 2025 Annual Members Meeting brought together 200+ of the world’s leading University Recruiting leaders to reflect on the priorities, challenges, and emerging opportunities shaping early careers work today. Leaders from top employers shared real strategies, networked with peers, and examined how teams are planning for 2026.

Why Members Look Forward to AMM Every Year

“Came for the analytics, walked away loving the networking — just an overall great experience that I am definitely looking forward to having more of!”
“I loved collaborating with leaders from other companies to strategize. The lab sessions were wonderful. We discussed hot topics and found similarities in our strategies.”
"For my first conference with Veris, it was dare I say, insightful!"
Insights from the Frontier

Insights from the Frontier

AMM delivers forward-looking research on the biggest shifts impacting Early Careers — from AI disruption to labor market volatility to evolving skills and expectations. Members leave with clarity on emerging trends and how to translate them into action.

Peer-to-Peer Problem Solving

Peer-to-Peer Problem Solving

The caliber of attendees sets AMM apart. Members say that connecting with senior leaders from other high-performing companies gives them fresh perspective, validation, and new strategies they can use immediately.

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Actionable Strategies, Not Just Discussion

Every session is designed for real-world impact. Whether you’re rethinking your sourcing model, strengthening school partnerships, scaling your intern program, or preparing for 2026 trends, AMM offers actionable takeaways you can apply right away.

Influence & Align the Business.

Influence & Align the Business

Join strategic working sessions designed to equip you with the insights, frameworks, and language needed to influence internal partners and drive alignment across your organization.
These conversations help members bridge the gap between Early Careers priorities and broader business objectives — a critical capability in today’s environment.

Key Moments from the 2025 Meeting

This year’s event featured a powerful mix of research presentations, collaborative strategy sessions, and high-value networking opportunities. Here’s a preview of what members experienced:

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Keynote: The Future of Early Careers

A deep dive into the forces reshaping Early Talent — including AI, shifting labor dynamics, organizational priorities, and the evolution of entry-level roles. This session revealed how leading teams are preparing for 2026 and beyond.

Led by Carter Bradley

Co-Founder & CEO of Veris Insights

Topic Strategy Labs

Interactive small-group discussions where members explored the most pressing UR challenges — from program design to precision recruiting to candidate engagement — and shared solutions with peers facing the same issues.

This year's topics included: University Partnerships, Recruiting AI Talent, Renege Tactics, Harmonizing Global Teams, and Team Structure and Org Models.

“The lab sessions were wonderful. Hot topics were discussed and we realized just how many similarities exist across our programs.”

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Member Panel: What Your Head of TA Wants You to Know

A candid conversation with senior Talent Acquisition leaders on the future and value of Early Careers. Panelists shared how they balanced business priorities, what drives tough decisions, and how they assess the long-term impact of Early Talent programs in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Featuring:
Aash Gupta, Recruiting Executive Network
Julia Pollack, Xcel Energy
Michele Spenker, Texas Instruments
Nigel Williams, BlackRock

Precision Recruiting: Partnerships That Drive Outcomes

An evidence-based look at how teams are building targeted, relationship-driven recruiting strategies in an environment where application volume is rising and candidate quality is shifting.

Led by Catherine Wood

Lead University Recruiting Researcher

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2026 University Recruiting Trends

A fast-paced, research-backed look at the trends employers need to be prepared for in the year ahead, with guidance on how to stay competitive in attracting and engaging top Early Talent.

Led by Dr. Chelsea Schein

Head of Research Strategy

 

Attended by Hundreds of Leading Early Careers Leaders Across the Fortune 500

 

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Highlights from the 2025 Annual Members Meeting