13th Annual Onboarders Conference

13th ANNUAL ONBOARDERS CONFERENCE

November 6-7, 2025

Thursday 6: 8am - 5pm / Friday 7: 8am - 12pm

Location: Cornell Graduate Center, 570 Lexington Ave, NYC

The Onboarders Conference will convene in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and HR innovators to explore the evolving role of onboarding in shaping the employee experience.

This year’s conference takes a thoughtful look at how organizations across industries—including healthcare, high tech, manufacturing, defense, professional services, e-commerce, and life sciences—are redefining onboarding to meet the challenges of modern work. As hybrid models and distributed workforces transform traditional norms, onboarding has emerged as a critical lever for driving acculturation, integration, and engagement across diverse settings.

Through case studies, panel discussions, and expert presentations, attendees will gain insights into how leading firms are achieving measurable results by aligning onboarding strategies with broader organizational goals. From integrating AI to enhancing cultural cohesion, this event provides a forum for exploring the future of onboarding in depth.

Join us as we examine this pivotal moment in the employee experience journey and chart a course for innovation in onboarding practices.

Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Cornell Graduate Center, NY

As employee experience takes center stage, HR leaders are uniquely positioned to bridge the transitions that define the employee journey—from candidate experience to new hire onboarding and beyond. This half-day seminar explores the evolving intersection of onboarding and employee experience, equipping participants with the tools and insights needed to craft journeys that are seamless, meaningful, and impactful.

Why Attend?

Onboarding is no longer just a process—it’s the foundation for engagement, productivity, and retention. By aligning onboarding with broader employee experience strategies, HR leaders can create authentic and engaging touchpoints that drive long-term success for employees and organizations alike.

Key Themes

1. The Transition from Candidate to New Hire
   • Maintaining consistency across recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience strategies.
2. Onboarding’s Role in the Employee Journey
   • How onboarding sets the stage for ongoing development and cultural alignment.
3. Personalization in Onboarding and Experience Design
   • Strategies to create adaptive, inclusive, and human-centric onboarding journeys.
4. The Data-Driven Connection
   • Leveraging analytics to measure onboarding success and its impact on overall employee experience.
5. Technology in Action
   • How HR tech enhances the employee journey without losing the human touch.