Connect with Australia’s brightest emerging talent at the AAGE Annual Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference, the premier event for forward-thinking employers. Present cutting-edge early career programs, engage with top graduates and position your brand as an industry leader in tech and innovation. With high-energy networking, interactive workshops and the prestigious AGRIAs awards, this is an excellent opportunity to stand out in a competitive talent market.

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• Access top tech talent among over 560 delegates in various industries such as tech, finance, government, engineering and healthcare.
• Demonstrate your employer brand to next-gen graduates passionate about innovation.
• Network with professionals involved with graduate recruitment and development, including HR, university career advisors and graduate program specialists.
• Gain insights from industry leaders on AI, automation and the evolving recruitment landscape.
• Strengthen partnerships with universities and competitors-turned-collaborators.
• 2025 marks the 37th year that the AAGE has hosted this event, making it a trusted event for both employers and job seekers.

• Accounting firms and banking institutions
• Employers offering internships and graduate programs
• Consulting firms
• Human resources and employee welfare agencies
• Leading engineering, tech and healthcare companies
• Universities and colleges

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2023 AAGE Grad Recruitment Conference, Hilton Sydney, Oct 25-27. 400+ delegates, trends, keynotes, workshops. Theme: “Unconventional Pathways, Limitless Potential.” Explore diverse talent, inclusivity, program success.

The 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference is the leading event in Australia for graduate recruitment and development professionals. It will be held at the Hilton Sydney on October 25-27, 2023.

The conference will bring together over 400 delegates from a variety of industries to discuss the latest trends and challenges in graduate recruitment and development. The program will feature a keynote speaker lineup of industry leaders, as well as a variety of panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

The theme of the 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference is “Unconventional Pathways, Limitless Potential.” The conference will explore how graduate recruitment and development professionals can create more inclusive and equitable pathways for graduates to enter the workforce.

Here are some of the topics that will be covered at the 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference:

• Attracting and engaging diverse talent
• Developing inclusive and equitable workplaces
• Suporting graduates to transition to the workforce
• Designing and delivering effective graduate programs
• Measuring the success of graduate programs

The 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference is a must-attend event for anyone who is involved in graduate recruitment and development in Australia. The conference will provide delegates with the insights and tools they need to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest graduates.

Why you should attend the 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference: 

• To learn about the latest trends and challenges in graduate recruitment and development
• To hear from industry leaders on how to best address these challenges
• To network with other graduate recruitment and development professionals
• To gain insights and tools that can help you attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest graduates

The 2023 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference is a unique opportunity for graduate recruitment and development professionals to learn from the best in the business and network with other peers. The conference will provide delegates with the insights and tools they need to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest graduates.