NORA Conference & Technology Awards Agenda

The NORA Conference & Technology Awards brings together leaders from across talent acquisition, recruitment technology, and employer experience for an afternoon of insight, innovation, and celebration.

NORA Conference & Technology Awards Agenda

Carisbrooke Hall, London: 1pm to 5pm, 18th November

1.00 pm: Opening Welcome

Stephen O’Donnell, Founder of the NORAs

A welcome to attendees and an introduction to the purpose and vision behind the new NORA Technology Awards.

1.10 pm: Keynote Presentation

Kevin Ryan, Head of Marketing, Greenhouse

Rebuilding trust: Break the AI doom loop in hiring

A forward‑looking keynote exploring the major trends shaping recruitment technology and candidate experience.

1.40 pm: Expert Panel Discussion

Tech Fatigue versus Revitalised Recruiters

Are current technologies a boost or a burden? A lively discussion featuring leaders from across the talent acquisition and recruitment tech ecosystem:

Emma Mirrington, CEO, The Talent Labs
Lyndsey Taylor, Managing partner, Titan Talent Partners
Andrea Marston, TA Director EMEA, Nutanix
Adam Gordon, Founder, Poetry HR
Moderator: Matt Alder

2.10 pm: Guest Speaker Session

Luke McKend, MD Totaljobs / Stepstone UK

2.30 pm: Break

Tea, coffee, pastries, and networking.

2.50 pm: Guest Speaker Session

Martyn Redstone, Head of Responsible AI & Industry Engagement, Warden AI

A data‑driven presentation offering insight into ethical AI use in practice.

3.20 pm: StackMarket Launch (with drinks served)

Stephen O’Donnell, CEO & Founder

The official unveiling of StackMarket, a new structured platform designed to bring clarity to the global recruitment technology ecosystem.
Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served as the presentation begins.