The JobAdder BDX Summit 2025 is back—bigger, bolder, and fully immersive! This live virtual event is designed for recruitment professionals who want to unlock the unknown, or "X," in Business Development (BD).
From AI-powered automation to social selling and high-impact BD culture, BDX 2025 delivers practical, no-fluff strategies you can implement immediately.
Join industry-leading experts, recruiters, and BD pros as they break down the exact tactics, tools, and insights that are transforming BD in recruitment today.
Walk away with a tailored 30-day BD action plan and the tools to execute it.
Date: June 18, 2025 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Register now – it’s FREE to attend!
06/18/2025 08:30
Log in, explore the virtual space, and get ready for a high-impact morning of connection and insight.
06/18/2025 09:00
Kick-off the BDX Virtual Summit with Daniel Hill and Jessica Kimber, setting the stage for an insightful and action-packed event.
Daniel Hill
JobAdder
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
06/18/2025 09:10
We’ve reached a tipping point. With economic shifts, hiring slowdowns, and talent on the move, recruiters are under pressure from every angle. In this opening keynote, we’ll unpack the macro trends shaping 2025, explore where real opportunities lie, and ask the tough question: when do we stop blaming the market and start shifting our approach?
Lesley Horsburgh
Managing Director APSCo Australia
Charles Cameron
Chief Executive Officer RCSA Australia and New Zealand
Daniel Hill
JobAdder
06/18/2025 09:30
The market has shifted and yet, many recruiters are still relying on the same transactional BD tactics that no longer cut it. In this session, we’ll unpack why strong BD is no longer about chasing quick wins, but about doing the work, building trust, and playing the long game. We'll walk through the proven 5-step sales methodology designed to help you progress deals, handle pushback, and win in today’s cost-conscious market.
Steve Tolen
Founder and CEO Stolen & Co
Daniel Hill
JobAdder
06/18/2025 10:00
In this session, the panel explores how recruiters who invest in their personal brand consistently win more business. You’ll learn how to stand out on LinkedIn, what type of content drives engagement in 2025, and how to turn that engagement into real conversations and revenue in your niche.
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
Elouise Paul
Founder and Director Three Sixty Digital
Justin Armstrong
Senior Client Solutions Manager LinkedIn`
Tina Souksamrane
Lifecycle Marketing Manager JobAdder
06/18/2025 10:30
06/18/2025 10:45
The recruiters winning right now are leveraging tools their competitors aren’t. This session unpacks the essential tools and workflows recruiters are using to work smarter - from identifying high-potential prospects and key hiring signals, to automating outreach without losing the personal touch. We’ll dive into a live case study showing how one recruiter used video and AI to win $60K in new business.
John Bourke
Founder RecView
Nicole Clarke
Co-Foudner Shazamme
Paris Matin
Managing Director Healthii People
06/18/2025 11:15
What separates top BD teams from the rest? It comes down to culture, mindset, and daily discipline. Doing what you’ve always done won’t cut it anymore. This is a “lean in or get left behind” moment. In this session, Abbie White unpacks the three high-performance sales habits that double your chances of smashing quota and how to embed them into your team’s everyday rhythm.
Abbie White
Founder and CEO Sales Redefined
06/18/2025 11:45
You’ve soaked up the insights - now it’s time to turn them into action. In this hands-on workshop, $20M biller Jess Kimber will walk you through how to build a repeatable BD system that actually delivers. Say goodbye to cold outreach that gets you ghosted, and learn how to pair BD with content, tap into real-time hiring triggers, and write outreach that gets replies. You’ll walk away with a personalised 30-day BD plan designed to fill your pipeline and fast-track results.
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
06/25/2025 12:25
We’ll wrap up with a recap of the day’s biggest insights and next steps.
Daniel Hill
JobAdder
06/18/2025 12:30
Stick around after the final session to keep the conversation going. Connect with fellow attendees, ask speakers your burning questions, and explore virtual booths from our event partners. It’s your chance to swap ideas, share takeaways, and spark new opportunities.