Master the Business of RPO with Industry Expert Kim Davis (On Your Schedule) 

Register for this transformational certificate program offered by the RPOA in partnership with RPO industry legend Kim Davis. Whether you're looking to launch, scale, or refine your RPO business, this program delivers the expert insights, strategies, and tools you need to succeed.

• Four videos with 8-hours of content delivered by Kim Davis
• Benchmark data on RPO pricing you won't find anywhere else
• Step-by-step guidance on pricing, delivery, scaling, and selling RPO
• Exclusive templates including an RPO contract and pricing calculator
• RPO Certificate upon completion of four, short, online assessments and a pricing exercise

Fall Training Special

Register by September 30 and save $300. Discounted rate already applied to the registration fees on the website. Prices increase after promotional period. You'll have three months from the enrollment date to access the course material and complete your certification requirements. 

Who Should Attend?

• CEOs, founders, and managing partners of recruiting & staffing agencies
• RPO providers looking to expand & optimize their business
• Investors & industry leaders seeking deep RPO knowledge

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Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and drive success for your organization. Start now. 

This peer forum is a safe space for corporate members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Executive Forum membership is exclusive to presidents, CEOs, and EVPs of RPOA silver or gold members.

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Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries. 

RPOA peer forums provide a safe space for RPOA members to share business challenges and opportunities, as well as to learn from one another. This benefit is exclusively available to silver and gold RPOA members. 

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Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries. 

This peer forum is a safe space for members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Delivery Leader Forum membership is exclusive to directors and vice presidents, RPO client delivery of RPOA silver and gold membership.

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Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries. 

This peer forum is a safe space for members to discuss business challenges and opportunities and learn from each other. RPO Executive Forum membership is exclusive to presidents, CEOs, and EVPs of RPOA silver or gold members.

Learn About Membership

Learn About RPOA Forums

Contact info@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries. 

The iCoCo Technology and Innovation Committee guides and strengthens the RPOA’s iCoCo Technology and Innovation Forum and stewards a trusted technology partnership community for the benefit of RPOA members.

The committee supports RPOA’s positioning as the leading authority on RPO foresight and innovation by advancing AI literacy across the RPO community and ensuring that affiliated technology partners are credible, relevant, and practitioner-informed.

Learn About RPOA Committees

Contact info@rpoassociation.org to learn more or join a committee.

The RPOA Technology & Innovation Forum is designed to help Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) leaders navigate the rapidly evolving future of talent acquisition. Through monthly virtual forums, expert-led discussions, peer conversations, and technology showcases, the forum provides practical insights into AI, automation, recruiting technology, and emerging workforce trends impacting the RPO industry.

The forum brings together RPO executives, practitioners, technology partners, analysts, and innovators to explore real-world applications of technology, share lessons learned, and strengthen AI literacy across the RPO community. Participants gain access to strategic market intelligence, future-focused discussions, and trusted connections that support innovation, business growth, and informed decision-making in an increasingly complex talent landscape.

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In this brief, 30-minute call, RPOA's CEO reviews marketing opportunities for organization members, and keeps members informed of what the RPOA is working on to elevate RPO status in the marketplace. 

RPOA's Quarterly Member Briefing are offered exclusively to marketing contacts for RPOA's member organizations (bronze, silver, and gold).

Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm (15:00) ET, every three months (July, October, January, and April). 

Interested to experience this event?

Contact lamees@rpoassociation.org if you'd like to receive an invitation. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting before joining the RPOA membership.  

Register for the RPO Business Mastery Certificate Program: Build the Business Acumen to Grow, Scale, and Lead Successful RPO Organizations

Join RPO industry pioneer Kim Davis for this practical four-session certificate program designed specifically for RPO leaders, founders, and high-potential professionals.

Whether you're launching an RPO practice, scaling an existing business, or developing future leaders within your organization, this program provides the tools, frameworks, and real-world insights needed to navigate today's evolving RPO marketplace.

What You'll Gain

✔ Practical strategies for building and growing successful RPO businesses

✔ A deeper understanding of RPO pricing, profitability, and financial performance

✔ Proven approaches for scaling operations and improving delivery effectiveness

✔ Guidance on contracts, implementation, KPIs, and client expectations

✔ Real-world case studies and lessons learned from decades of industry experience

✔ A Certificate of Completion from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA)

Included with Registration

• Four live virtual sessions
• Session recordings available for 90 days
• Presentation materials and practical resources
• RPO contract template
• RPO Pro Forma Pricing Calculator
• Certificate of Completion

Program Schedule

Session 1: RPO Foundations

• Defining RPO and understanding its scope
• Market trends and growth opportunities
• Why organizations adopt RPO
• Evaluating your organization's readiness
• Building the foundation for a successful RPO business

Session 2: Operational Strategies

• Delivery models and scaling techniques
• Team structure and workforce planning
• Technology, automation, and AI in RPO
• Pricing strategies and financial targets

Session 3: Implementation and Performance

• KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Structuring effective RPO agreements
• Managing client expectations
• Measuring ROI and business impact
• Best practices for implementation

Session 4: Growth and Business Development

• Marketing and positioning RPO services
• Business development and sales strategies
• Lessons from real-world case studies
• Growth opportunities and future considerations

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• RPO founders, owners, and entrepreneurs
• CEOs, Presidents, and Managing Directors
• Recruiting and staffing firm leaders
• RPO operational leaders
• Sales and business development professionals
• Emerging leaders preparing for greater responsibility
• Investors, consultants, and advisors seeking a deeper understanding of the RPO business model

Registration Closes September 4.

This is the last live cohort of 2026. Invest in the knowledge, tools, and business acumen needed to build a stronger, more profitable RPO organization. Enroll now. 

Technology is increasingly influencing how employers choose—and stay with—their RPO partners. For RPO providers, the opportunity is not simply to adopt more technology, but to use the right solutions to differentiate their services, solve meaningful client challenges, and demonstrate greater business value.

Join the RPOA iCoCo Technology & Innovation Forum on September 23 for Technology That Wins RPO Business, an interactive discussion featuring RPOA Industry Partners Senseloaf and Honeit.

Jason Chad, Chief Business Officer at Senseloaf, and Andy Riabokin, Talent Architect at Honeit, will share practical perspectives on how technology can help RPO providers strengthen their competitive position and create more valuable client relationships.

What We'll Cover

During this interactive session, we'll explore:

• How technology is becoming a differentiator in RPO provider selection and retention
• Ways RPO providers can use technology to strengthen their value proposition and competitive positioning
• How emerging solutions can address evolving talent acquisition challenges and client expectations
• Opportunities to translate technology capabilities into meaningful business outcomes
• How technology partnerships can support stronger client relationships, improved delivery, and long-term growth

Rather than focusing on technology for technology's sake, this conversation will examine how RPO providers can connect innovation to the outcomes employers care about—and use those capabilities to win, grow, and retain business.

Featured Speakers

Jason Chad
Chief Business Officer, Senseloaf
RPOA Industry Partner

Nick Livingston
CEO and Co-Founder, Honeit

Andy Riabokin
Talent Architect, Honeit
RPOA Industry Partner

Who Should Attend

This forum is designed for RPO leaders, business development and client success professionals, talent acquisition leaders, technology and innovation teams, and others interested in how technology is reshaping the value RPO providers deliver to employers.

RPOA members and non-members are welcome to participate.

This is a live, interactive forum designed for discussion and peer learning. RPOA does not distribute recordings of this meeting, and AI notetakers are not permitted. Register and participate live to experience the conversation.

Reserve your spot and join the discussion on September 23.

About the iCoCo Innovation and Technology Forum

The iCoCo Innovation and Technology Forum is the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association’s (RPOA) platform for advancing applied innovation, AI literacy, and responsible technology adoption in RPO. As a neutral, vendor-agnostic forum, iCoCo brings together RPO providers, global talent leaders, and technology partners to share practical insights, evaluate emerging solutions, and collaborate on technologies shaping the future of talent acquisition.

Now in its fifth year, the 2026 RPOA Annual Conference brings together the RPO community's most forward-thinking leaders for candid, high-value conversations about where the industry is headed and how to lead organizations into that future.

This year's theme, Reading the Signals, reflects a deliberate focus on anticipation over reaction. Economic shifts, evolving buyer expectations, workforce transformation, and rapid advances in AI are reshaping the talent acquisition landscape. This conference is built around the discipline of reading those signals early and translating them into strategic action.

Over three days, attendees will engage with research-grounded sessions, practitioner-led insights, and peer forums examining the external forces influencing RPO today and in the years ahead, including talent market dynamics, AI adoption, workforce readiness, and the evolving value proposition of RPO.

The 2026 conference is designed for RPO leaders who think beyond the current environment and take deliberate steps to prepare their organizations for what the future may bring.

Don't miss your opportunity to attend the best RPO event of the year!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• September 21, hotel room reservation cutoff (must be registered to book hotel room)
• October 1, prices increase for non-members
• October 11, Registration closes

What does the registration fee include? 

Registration fees include all education sessions, Monday's breakfast, lunch, and reception, and Tuesday's breakfast featuring food and beverage from LondonHouse elevated dining menu. 

About LondonHouse

Our conference is hosted at LondonHouse, Chicago's most prestigious downtown address. It's where historic legacy meets contemporary luxury, standing as a testament to the city's pioneering spirit.

Accommodation

We secured a small room block for guests at LondonHouse Chicago for both Sunday and Monday nights at $309 per night. The hotel reservation link will be provided upon conference registration. Room block closes September 21, 2026. You'll receive the reservation link upon completing your registration. 

Are you a technology provider or work with RPO companies? Attendance by technology providers is restricted to RPOA partners. Learn about partnership opportunities.