Your HR Tech 2025 Investor Experience Starts Here
Set Up Your 1:1 Meetings Now
Schedule your meetings with startup founders in the HR Tech 2025 mobile app ahead of the show and plan to connect onsite in the Startup Pavilion’s dedicated meetup area.
Schedules fill quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Exclusive Pre-Conference Report
Curated by George LaRocque, founder of WorkTech and lead for the Investor Experience, this high-value briefing is designed to help you identify high-potential companies in advance, streamline your time on-site, and gain a sharper perspective on where the market is headed next.
Expo Hours
Tuesday, September 16 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, September 18 | 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ruby Lounge Access
As part of your Investor Experience, you’ll have exclusive access to the Ruby Lounge — a private area to recharge, focus, or take a break. The lounge will offer refreshments throughout the day.
Pitchfest At-A-Glance
See Who is Competing This Year
Preliminary Rounds
Tuesday, September 16 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17 | 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17 | 5 - 6 p.m.
Final Round
Thursday, September 18 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Pitchfest & Investor Experience Theater in Expo
Sessions That Inform Smart Capital Moves
From applied AI to workforce analytics, HR Tech 2025 covers the themes shaping the future of work—and the investment landscape. We encourage you to take a look at the full agenda in the mobile app or online here, but below are the sessions that have been specifically curated for the Investor Experience:
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September 17, 2025
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- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin George LaRocque of WorkTech for a fast-paced kickoff to the Investor Experience. This session will explore the global forces shaping HR technology innovation and adoption—from macroeconomic trend ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterEarly-stage investors are often the first to spot the signals of what’s next in HR technology. In this candid panel discussion, Donald Knight of Valor Ventures, John Baldino of Humareso, and Jason Cor ... -
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Pitchfest TheaterWhat does it take to turn a Pitchfest win into a year of real-world traction? In this candid session, David Nason, CEO and Founder of HireBrain, shares the company’s journey since winning last year’s ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin industry leaders Ron Cano of K1, William Filip of Delancey Street Partners, and David Hain of Gotham Growth Group for a deep dive into the latest private equity and M&A trends shaping the HR tech ...
September 18, 2025
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- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin us for an insider’s look at how leading HR tech platform vendors leverage acquisitions to accelerate growth and shape the market. Join Karthik Suri, Cornerstone OnDemand's Chief Product Officer, ... -
- Investor Experience
Pitchfest TheaterJoin us for a fast-paced wrap-up session that brings together insights from across the Investor Experience track and the HR Tech Conference floor. This session will distill key themes, investment sign ...
