The Employer Branding Conference 2026, under the theme “The Next Chapter: Reinventing Work, Redefining Employer Brands”, will take place on 6 October 2026 at JW Marriott Bucharest, bringing together HR, recruitment, employer branding and corporate communication professionals for a full day of insights, practical examples and networking.
The conference will explore how organisations can build authentic employer brands that remain relevant as workplaces, employee expectations and business environments continue to change.
Key themes:
- employer brand reinvention, trust, skills-first EVP,
- employee voice
- organisational culture
- leadership
- employee experience
- data-driven employer branding
Speakers
The 2026 edition brings together HR and employer branding leaders and specialists from organisations including Lidl Romania, eJobs Group, NN, FAN Courier, MHP – A Porsche Company Romania, Phoenix Romania, Bosch Romania, Miele, Provident, UP Romania, Wellhub, Trend Consult, Synera Group and Tribal Impact.
Among the speakers are Georgiana Alecu, Sarah Goodall, Paul Olteanu, Anca Decu, Magor Csibi, Emilia Stroe, Dana Stoian, Elena Delcea, Nicoleta Pantea, Ioana Botian, Florin Tataru, Aurelia Florea, Nora Anghel, Iulia Kolesnicov, Bogdan Badea, Laura Vanani, Raluca Dumitra, Raluca Neacsu and Carmen Negiba.
Conference Highlights
The programme is structured across three main sessions:
- The Reinvention Gap: Between What Employers Promise and What Employees Live – exploring the gap between employer intentions and the actual employee experience, including insights from an eJobs Romania study conducted exclusively for the conference.
- Strategic Employer Branding & Employee Voice – practical approaches to reconnecting employer brands with internal realities, strengthening wellbeing and turning employee voices into a meaningful talent advantage.
- Beyond the Surface: Building Authentic Cultures That Endure Change – sessions focused on authentic employee stories, learning and development, organisational culture, subcultures, leadership, trust and adaptation to change.
The conference runs from 08:30 to 17:00, followed by the Employer Branding Awards 2026 Gala, an evening dedicated to recognising creative and impactful employer branding initiatives.
Who Should Attend?
The event is aimed at professionals working in Human Resources, Recruitment, Employer Branding and Corporate Communications, as well as leaders interested in employee experience, organisational culture and attracting and retaining talent.
For more information and registration, visit the official Employer Branding Conference website.
