Lars Schmidt is a sought-after global keynote speaker, emcee, and moderator.
As a professional speaker, he explores a range of new world of work practices. His work and views have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Mashable, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, U.S. News, and NPR.
He’s available for keynotes, presentations, panels, event hosting/MC roles, workshops, strategic offsites, and training sessions.
“I’ve had the privilege of giving talks from intimate workshops to keynotes in front of 4,000+ attendees to 30,000 attendee festivals. These engagements have taken me from San Francisco to Stockholm to Johannesburg on topics spanning talent innovation, employer brand, recruiting, social/digital engagement, HR transformation, and leadership.”
Lars Schmidt
Past Talks include:
Life is Beautiful Festival • Social Media Week • SXSW • LinkedIn Talent Connect • Transform • UNLEASH • RecFest • HREvolution • Glassdoor Employer Brand Summit • HR Tech Fest • Employer Branding Conference • ERE Recruiting Conference • TalentNet Interactive • The Future Talent Summit • #tru • In-House Recruitment Expo • Human Capital Institute • Society for Human Resources Management • Social Media Week • Recruiting Innovation Summit • Recruiting Trends Conference
“Lars graciously accepted my invitation to speak on a panel at a panel during Social Media Week on how to leverage social media to find a job. The event was a smashing success in no small part thanks to his subject matter expertise and ability to both entertain and enlighten the crows at the same time. He is a genuine pleasure to work with, a fantastic communicator, and an all-around great guy.”
Kathryn Minshew - Founder/CEO, The Muse
Past Talks
Talent Summit (Dublin, Ireland) - Building Tomorrow’s HR, Today
"Over the past five years, Lars Schmidt has brilliantly steered RecFest in both the UK and the US. His unique blend of professionalism, charisma, and deep understanding of recruitment is unparalleled. Under his leadership, RecFest has not only grown in numbers but also in content quality and leading discussions. Lars has an exceptional talent for creating engaging environments and fostering genuine connection, ensuring every attendee gains valuable insights. Beyond his professional acumen, Lars stands out for his warmth and inclusivity, making everyone feel welcome. I can't wait to see where the next 5 years take us with Lars steering our biggest stages."
Jamie Leonard - Founder & CEO, The Recruitment Events Co.