Speaker Info | Talent Sourcing Strategies Conference

Kevin Walters is a Talent Acquisition Strategist, Inclusion Change Agent, and AI Content Consultant with 20+ years of impact at Amazon, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Home Depot. Founder of TopDEI Consulting and Forbes Contributor, Kevin equips organizations to build pipelines, scale global recruiting, and create cultures of inclusion. As an AI Content and Automation Consultant, he helps leaders use AI-powered storytelling and workflow tools to reimagine efficiency and engagement.

Expertise

Future of Hiring – Scaling strategies in a changing world
Culture as Strategy – Embedding inclusion into organizational DNA
AI Storytelling and Automation – Using generative AI to reimagine branding and workflows
Boolean and Recruitment Mastery – Training recruiters on sourcing frameworks and modern tools
Building Inclusive Pipelines – Practical systems to widen access and reduce bias
Leadership in Action – Lessons from transforming Fortune 500 talent organizations

Kevin Walters’s Session(s)

2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. PT —

Closing Keynote Panel: Shaping the Future of Talent Acquisition: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities in 2026

As the workforce evolves, so must the way we attract, engage, and retain talent. In 2026, recruiting is no longer just about filling roles—it’s about building agile, inclusive, and future-ready organizations. This session dives into the cutting-edge trends and challenges redefining talent acquisition, including:

Where AI is having the most impact on sourcing, screening, and engagement
Candidate fraud and other emerging risks in a digital hiring landscape
Regulatory and compliance considerations for AI-driven recruiting
The evolving role of human recruiters in guiding and complementing technology
Mass personalization strategies that create meaningful candidate experiences at scale
Superworkers and AI fluency versus traditional experience in the modern workforce
Global remote talent marketplaces and skills-first recruiting strategies

Join us for a data-driven, forward-thinking discussion on what’s working now, what’s coming next, and how to thrive in a world where technology and human insight must work hand-in-hand.