Emerge Conference

Emerge is APSCo Australia's annual full-day conference for recruitment and staffing leaders

Emerge 2025 is back on July 22

For 2025, we’re returning to Sydney and stepping into the historic NSW Parliament House – a venue steeped in prestige and tradition.

Join us to explore the economic forces shaping workforce planning and understand what today’s clients really want from their recruitment partners. With margin pressure top of mind, we’ll also unpack how firms are successfully diversifying their business models.

The conference will be opened by keynote speaker Sian Fenner, Head of Australian Business & Industry at Westpac Banking Group.

The conference will also feature a spotlight on mature-age workers and their untapped potential, and deep dives into risk, compliance, and the real-world impact of AI on finance and operations.

Join us in Sydney for a day of dynamic panels, expert insights, and peer-led discussions shaping the future of recruitment.

NSW Parliament House

Our speakers

Sian Fenner joined Westpac as Head of Business and Industry Economics after
relocating to Sydney from Singapore. She is responsible for providing important
insights for business and industry across Australia. She is the author of
Westpac’s Quarterly Business Snapshot, regarded as necessary reading for
businesses. She was previously Head of International Economics at the
Monetary Authority of Singapore from 2022 to 2024 responsible for the global
economic forecasts and scenarios as well as the banks stress tests. Prior to
that, Sian was Director and Lead Economics at Oxford Economics specialising in
macroeconomic analysis of the APAC region and providing essential bespoke
research for industries and companies. She has held several other positions in
banks in London and the Australian Federal Treasury spanning over a two

Our sponsors

Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,300 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

SEEK develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

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Bullhorn is the global leader in recruitment software, providing the only fully integrated applicant tracking and customer relationship management system paired with social media recruiting and business development tools.

Delivered through Software as a Service (SaaS), Bullhorn is backed by the most comprehensive roster of integrated partner solutions available in the industry.

The Finance Consultancy provides appropriate funding solutions and strategic advice to recruitment businesses to allow them to grow.

APSCo Members will be able to utilise The Finance Consultancy to effectively tender and determine whether their current cash flow funding of their business is most beneficial for them, without obligation.

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Secure your seat at Emerge 2025

Our early bird pricing is now live – offering the best value for those who secure their spot early. Tickets are limited at this rate, so don’t miss your chance to attend at the lowest price available.

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