
The JobAdder BDX Summit 2026 is back - bigger, bolder, and fully immersive. This live virtual expo event is designed for recruitment professionals who want to master the 'X' in business development and hone their strategy.
From building your AI-powered colleague to the power of targeted BD, BDX 2026 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.
Date: June 17 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Register now – it’s FREE to attend!
06/17/2026 08:45
06/17/2026 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
Senior Director JobAdder
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
06/17/2026 09:10
In this opening keynote, Lesley Horsburgh and Charles Cameron bring the unfiltered industry view; what the data says, what agencies are getting wrong, and where the real BD opportunities are for those willing to make the shift in 2026.
Daniel Hill
Senior Director JobAdder
Lesley Horsburgh
Managing Director APSCo Australia
Charles Cameron
Chief Executive Officer RCSA Australia and New Zealand
06/17/2026 09:30
The agencies winning in today’s market are no longer playing at the surface level. They're thinking deeply about their clients' problems.
As clients become more selective, generalist BD is losing ground. In its place, a new model is emerging: focused, specialist agencies that win more often, command higher fees, and build stronger client relationships.
In this session, Steve Tolen will break down how top agencies are turning focus into a competitive advantage, and what that means for your BD strategy in 2026.
Daniel Hill
Senior Director JobAdder
Steve Tolen
Founder and CEO Stolen & Co
06/17/2026 10:00
AI is well and truly here to stay. In this session, we'll explore how to use AI and automation to its full benefit, including a look at how one of JobAdder's clients has used Adder Intelligence to get ahead and save significant time and efforts on their BD strategies.
Guy Nardo
Director at PRA
John Bourke
Founder RecView
Novan Sachrudi
Product Manager JobAdder
06/17/2026 10:30
06/17/2026 10:45
Picking a niche feels risky until you realise how much business you're losing by not having one.
This session cuts through the hesitation with practical frameworks for identifying the right niche for your agency, building the brand to own it, and converting that positioning into a pipeline of clients who already want what you do.
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
Elouise Paul
Founder and Director Three Sixty Digital
06/17/2026 11:15
You're making more calls and sending more emails and LinkedIn DMs, yet the pipeline isn't growing. Sound familiar?
The agencies winning in 2026 are investing in quality over quantity. They're having fewer, better conversations, and converting at a rate that makes the volume merchants look inefficient. This workshop is for agency leaders who want to coach their teams on what a high-quality BD conversation actually looks like, how to create the conditions for one, and how to measure something more meaningful than activity.
Laura Cole
HopesConsult
06/17/2026 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 walks you through how to build a repeatable BD system built for 2026: niche-led positioning, AI-assisted trigger signals, and outreach that actually gets replies. You'll walk away with a personalised 30-day BD plan designed to fill your pipeline and fast-track results. Pen and paper recommended.
Jessica Kimber
Agency Owner and Recruitment Trainer Raire Group
06/17/2026 12:25
We’ll wrap up with a recap of the day’s biggest insights and next steps.
Daniel Hill
Senior Director JobAdder
06/17/2026 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.