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

Spring Training Special

Register by March 30 and save $300. Discounted rate already applied to the registration fees on the website. 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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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 AI Impact Taskforce examines how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming RPO operations, workforce models, and pricing strategies. The group identifies best practices, ethical considerations, and business implications for RPO providers adopting AI technologies. Its goal is to help RPOA members navigate AI adoption responsibly while maintaining operational excellence and human value in recruitment.

Learn About RPOA Committees

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

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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Master the Business of RPO with Industry Expert Kim Davis 

Register now for this transformational 4-week 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.

• Live virtual sessions with real-world case studies
• Step-by-step guidance on pricing, delivery, scaling, and selling RPO
• Exclusive templates including an RPO contract and pricing calculator
• Certificate of completion to showcase your expertise

Session Agendas

Session 1: RPO Foundations

• Defining RPO: Scope and Boundaries
• Market Size and Growth Trends
• Employer Motivations for Adopting RPO
• Benefits of RPO for Your Business
• Assessing Your Current Position in the RPO Journey
• Essential Requirements for Becoming an RPO Provider

Session 2: Operational Strategies

• Delivery and Scaling Techniques
• Staffing and Team Structure
• Technology Integration, Including AI and Machine Learning
• Pricing Models and Financial Targets

Session 3: Implementation and Metrics

• Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Crafting Comprehensive RPO Agreements
• Client Responsibilities and Setting Realistic Expectations
• Calculating Return on Investment (ROI)
• Effective Implementation Practices

Session 4: Business Development and Case Studies

• Marketing's Role in RPO
• Analyzing Real-World Case Studies
• Business Development and Sales Strategies

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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Limited spots available! Secure your seat today and take your RPO business to the next level. 

Now in its fifth year, the 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.

The 2026 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!

Discounted pricing ends July 1st. Secure your spot now.  

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 16, 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.