Connect
& Unwind

It’s Not Just the Agenda — It’s the Experience

From morning sessions to evening receptions, TA Week is designed to help you learn with clarity, connect with purpose, and recharge along the way. Enjoy thoughtfully catered meals, mid-day refreshments, and evening networking with drinks and appetizers in a welcoming, professional environment built for real connection.

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Welcoming Fiesta

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 4:30pm

TA Week kicks off with our official welcome reception, open to all attendees. Set against San Diego’s waterfront views, this evening features live music, drinks, and your first opportunity to reconnect with peers and start building new relationships that will carry through the week. 

Skip the line on Tuesday and pick up your badge early during the Welcoming Fiesta to make your first full conference day even smoother.

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Workshop Participant Luncheon

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 12:00pm

Fuel up, connect early, and get ready for the week ahead.

If you’re attending a pre-conference workshop, enjoy a catered networking lunch included with your registration.

Meet fellow workshop participants, start meaningful conversations, and build early connections before the main conference sessions begin. 

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Networking Luncheons

TUESDAY, FEB 2 & WEDNESDAY, FEB 3 | 12:00pm–1:00pm

Step away from the sessions and refuel with a catered lunch included with your TA Week pass. These mid-day breaks are designed for conversation, connection, and community.

While you dine, explore the Exhibit Pavilion—featuring innovative solutions, industry partners, and the latest tools shaping modern talent acquisition.

Great food. Real conversations. Practical ideas.

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Sunset Networking Reception 

TUESDAY, FEB 2 | 5:15–6:15pm

Enjoy hosted drinks and appetizers as you explore the Exhibit Pavilion overlooking the waterfront. This relaxed evening gathering is designed for meaningful conversations, peer exchange, and discovering new solutions in a vibrant, open setting..

Unwind, connect, and continue building relationships that extend beyond the event.

TA Week Ambassadors: Mentorship at TA Week

The TA Week Ambassador Program connects experienced talent acquisition leaders with professionals newer to the field through real conversations, shared insights, and informal mentorship.

Visit the Ambassadors Answers Bar, a dedicated lounge designed for open dialogue and peer support.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, strategic perspective, or simply a conversation with someone who's been there, this program makes it easy to connect with the TA Week community in a more personal way.

 

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Be Our Guest

Attendees who stay at the Hyatt Mission Bay have access to the hotel's on-site pools, waterslides and direct access to paddle boarding, sailing and other water activities, not to mention panoramic views of the bay and Pacific Ocean.

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