Pitchfest 2024: Discover the Future of HR Innovation
Experience the excitement as 30 cutting-edge startups go head-to-head in a live onstage pitching battle!
At HR Tech's Pitchfest, the world's most innovative early-stage companies showcase their revolutionary HR solutions. Don’t miss the chance to witness the future of work, where you'll hear groundbreaking ideas and unique approaches set to transform HR.
Attend to gain early access to the solutions that could give your organization a competitive edge in attracting, retaining and developing top talent!
Get to know the startups competing for the top spot in HR technology innovation this year!
These companies represent the cutting edge of HR technology, each bringing unique solutions to revolutionize the industry.
In each round, ten companies will have just three minutes to pitch their ideas, followed by a two-minute Q&A session with the judges. From each preliminary round, the top two companies will advance to the Pitchfest final!
In the final showdown, the six remaining contenders will have five minutes to present their innovations, with an additional two to three minutes to field questions from the judges.
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
Pitchfest Theater in the Expo Hall
Tuesday, September 24
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
10 - 11 a.m.
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
FINAL ROUND
Pitchfest Theater in the Expo Hall
Thursday, September 26
10 - 11 a.m.
Judging
A unique panel of judges will be seated for each round, including the final round. Judges are selected from a broad range of backgrounds in HR technology. Judges' input will be limited to questions asked of the participants and any comments made after each presentation.
Each round will also include audience voting. The audience vote will count for 30% of a participant's final score and the judges' votes will count for 70% of the final score. The total score earned by each company in the preliminary rounds will determine which six companies will advance to the finals.
Up to $30,000 prize donated by Randstad
10' x 10' Booth space at the 2025 HR Tech Conference
Competitions of this type sometimes raise concerns about intellectual property rights. Please note that the HR Technology Conference is not able to protect or advise you on your intellectual property rights. The HR Technology Conference cannot and does not take any responsibility for protecting your rights. Also, note that the HR Technology Conference does not require non-disclosure or confidentiality requirements from those involved in the Pitchfest process. Applicants are solely responsible for protecting their intellectual property rights as related to applying and participating.