The must-attend event for recruiters looking to elevate their BD strategy!

The must-attend event for recruiters looking to elevate their BD strategy! The JobAdder BDX Summit 2025 is back—bigger, bolder, and fully immersive! This live virtual event is designed for recruitment professionals who want to unlock the unknown, or "X," in Business Development (BD).

From AI-powered automation to social selling and high-impact BD culture, BDX 2025 delivers practical, no-fluff strategies you can implement immediately. Join industry-leading experts, recruiters, and BD pros as they break down the exact tactics, tools, and insights that are transforming BD in recruitment today.

  • Live panel discussions & keynotes from top industry leaders
  • Hands-on workshops with actionable BD strategies
  • Interactive virtual expo showcasing the latest tech solutions
  • Practical case studies & recruiter success stories

Walk away with a tailored 30-day BD action plan and the tools to execute it.

Date: June 18, 2025 Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm BST

Register now – it’s FREE to attend!

Agenda

Agenda

June 18, 2025 08:30 am

Registration Opens

Attendees can log in, explore virtual booths, and network before the event kicks off.

June 18, 2025 09:00 am

Opening & Welcome

Kick-off the BDX Virtual Summit with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an insightful and action-packed event.

Matt Gallivan
Head of Sales, EMEA, JobAdder

June 18, 2025 09:10 am

Fireside Forecast: The Future of Business Development in Recruitment

We sit down with Hishem Azzouz, founder of Hector, for a deep dive into the current business development landscape in recruitment. Industry experts discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping BD in 2025.

Hishem Azzouz
Founder, Hector & The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Matt Gallivan
Head of Sales, EMEA, JobAdder

June 18, 2025 09:30 am

Panel Session - Tactical Prospecting in a Competitive Market

A dynamic discussion covering four key areas where prospecting can become more strategic—moving beyond a spray-and-pray approach to using data, tools, and training for targeted business development success.

Matt Gallivan
Head of Sales, EMEA, JobAdder

Angela Cripps
Managing Director, Recruiting Gym

Moya Rylands
Commercial Director, APSCo

Ben Cawood
VP Sales, Sourcewhale

June 18, 2025 10:00 am

The Power of Personal Branding for Lead Generation

Your Brand Is Your BD Superpower.

In a market full of noise, recruiters with strong personal brands win more business—because clients don’t just buy a service, they buy you.

This action-focused session will cover:

  • Standing Out: How to build a personal brand that attracts attention (and clients).
  • LinkedIn in 2025: What actually works now, and how to write posts that drive results.
  • From Likes to Leads: Turning engagement into real BD conversations.
  • Social Selling Meets Outbound: Combine storytelling with smart prospecting to build a high-converting pipeline.

Christina Robinson
Marketing & Digital Media Coach, Recruiting Gym


Managing Director, Green Umbrella Marketing

Rebecca Shannon
Leadership & Strategy Coach, Recruiting Gym


Co-Head of Coaching, Complement Coaching

June 18, 2025 10:20 am

Break

June 18, 2025 10:30 am

BD Specific AI Hacks for Recruiters

Join celebrated AI coach Vanessa Raath to explore the potential that AI brings to your BD world. This is a practical, no-fluff session designed for recruiters ready to level up their business development game using AI, minus the overwhelm. Vanessa Raath walks attendees through how to integrate AI into their BD workflow by focusing on real bottlenecks like slow follow-ups or weak lead nurturing, rather than chasing every shiny tool.

Vanessa Raath
AI Trainer, Recruiting Gym


Global Talent Sourcing Trainer, The Talent Hunter

June 18, 2025 10:50 am

From Scratch to Success – How AI and Automation Transformed BD

Join a Heidi Bannister, MD at Arthur Edward as she shares their journey from starting business development with zero automation to achieving real results using AI-driven strategies. This session will explore the challenges, key learnings, and game-changing tools that helped streamline prospecting, nurture leads, and drive BD success. 

Heidi Bannister
Founder & MD Arthur Edward

WORKSHOP TIME

June 18, 2025 11:00 am

Building a High Performance BD Culture

BD isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you are. This session breaks through the outdated salesy approach to Business Development and replaces it with mindset shifts, daily habits, and practical tools that actually work in today’s recruitment world. Whether you lead a team or hate the thought of a cold call, this is your reset. It's time to talk about mindset shifts, BD fear and BD Training.

Rebecca Shannon
Leadership & Strategy Coach, Recruiting Gym


Co-Head of Coaching, Complement Coaching

Alan Clarke
BD & Recruitment Trainer – Recruiting Gym


Managing Director – RecruiterFit

June 18, 2025 11:30 am

From Chaos to Clarity: Your 30-Day BD Strategy Sprint

Outreach alone doesn’t cut it anymore. This hands-on session is designed for Recruitment Leaders, BD Consultants, and Agency Owners ready to build a repeatable, scalable business development system that actually works.


We’ll dive into why content and BD go hand-in-hand, how to systemise what’s already working, and guide you through an interactive 30-day challenge. By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, tailored action plan you can put into play immediately.

Jon Brooks
Pricing Strategist, Recruiting Gym


Founder, The Value Advantage

Christina Robinson
Marketing & Digital Media Coach, Recruiting Gym


Managing Director, Green Umbrella Marketing

Angela Cripps
Managing Director, Recruiting Gym

June 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Tech for BD - The Non Negotiables Every Modern Recruiter Needs.

What’s in your BD tech stack? If it’s missing the good stuff—AI tools, CRM, LinkedIn, and social—you're leaving deals on the table.


In this fast-paced session, we’ll break down the must-have tools recruitment agencies are using to win more business. No fluff—just the essentials that drive results. Because let’s face it, the tools you don’t use are costing you more than the ones you do.

Vanessa Raath
AI Trainer, Recruiting Gym


Global Talent Sourcing Trainer, The Talent Hunter

Katharine Robinson
Sourcing Trainer, Recruiting Gym


Owner, Cup & Sourcer

Christina Robinson
Marketing & Digital Media Coach, Recruiting Gym


Managing Director, Green Umbrella Marketing

Angela Cripps
Managing Director, Recruiting Gym

June 18, 2025 12:30 pm

Event Close

Matt Gallivan
Head of Sales, EMEA, JobAdder

June 18, 2025 12:40 pm

Meet & Greet - Q&A

Enter the expo hall to join all speakers at their virtual booths for Q&A time. Have live conversations with the team and access exclusive content to takeaway from the event.

FAQ


BDX is a half-day virtual summit designed for recruitment professionals looking to level up their business development game. Whether you're a recruiter, agency leader, or business owner, you'll walk away with actionable strategies, expert insights, and a practical BD plan to take into the second half of the year. Expect real talk, proven tactics, and a look at how tech and content can supercharge your BD efforts.
BDX Summit is a live, online event happening on Wednesday, 18 June, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM BST. You can join from anywhere - just bring your coffee and curiosity.
We highly recommend attending live to get the most out of the event—think real-time interaction, networking opportunities, and live Q&As. But we understand that’s not always possible. All sessions will be available on-demand for two weeks after the event, so you won’t miss out - just make sure you’re registered!
Just click the Register Now button on this page and follow the steps to save your virtual seat. It takes less than a minute!
Yes - BDX Summit is completely free to attend. All you need to do is register in advance to access the sessions, networking opportunities, and resources.
We’ve got you! Reach out to us at events@jobadder.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

In Partnership with The Recruiting Gym