Half-day summit

The Hiring Revolution

The future of hiring isn't coming – it's here. For the first time in Norway, world-renowned I/O psychologist Dr Paul Sackett joins forces with leading industry experts to help you transform your talent acquisition landscape.

Discover game-changing recruitment strategies backed by the latest research, and gain the practical frameworks you need to shape tomorrow's hiring practices.

In collaboration with Talent Society.

24 April, 2025
Klingenberg Kino, Oslo

On April 24th, the hiring conversation shifts.

At The Hiring Revolution Summit, we’re bringing together science, strategy, and real-world practice to answer one big question: how do we hire for tomorrow? In this half-day event, we’ll tackle the hiring execution gap - the growing disconnect between intent and impact, where even strong teams struggle to keep pace.

Join us and the Talent Society – Norway’s largest professional community for recruitment and employer branding professionals, with special guest Dr Paul Sackett, a world leader in I/O Psychology. After selling out in Stockholm, we're bringing these valuable insights to Norway for the first time.

This event is closed for registrations.

In collaboration with
the Talent Society

The world’s top I/O Psychologist - live in Oslo

For the first time in Norway, Dr. Paul Sackett will take the stage for a deep-dive interview. Discover what decades of research reveal about predicting job performance.

AI is rewriting hiring as we know it

Sina Nek Akhtar, Nordic AI Lead at Google Cloud, explores the shifts AI has on business and how it effects roles and skills - and how AI is reshaping what success looks like in the modern workplace.

Real talk from real teams

A panel featuring leaders from Schibsted, the Swedish Defence Conscription and Assessment Agency, and more will share how they’re navigating from research to reality.

Wrap up with networking, dialogue, and new connections

After the program, join us for a vibrant afterwork session - connect, debrief, and keep the conversation going.

Speakers

Paul
Dr. Paul Sackett
Key figure in I/O Psychology
University of Minnesota

Sina
Sina Nek Akhtar
Nordic AI Lead
Google Cloud

Malcolm
Malcolm Burenstam Linder
Founder & CEO
Alva Labs

Jonas
Jonas Behrendt
Head of Leadership Recruitment & Succession,
Schibsted Marketplaces

John
John Hermiz
Chief Psychologist
The Swedish Defence Conscription and
Assessment Agency

Hira
Hira Wasif
Psychologist and Head of Customer Success
Alva Labs

Linnea
Linnea Bywall
Psychologist and COO
Alva Labs

Martin
Martin Neerland
Event Host and Country Manager Norway,
Alva Labs

About Dr. Paul Sackett

Prof. of Psychology, University of Minnesota and key figure in I/O Psychology

Dr. Paul Sackett, a psychology professor at the University of Minnesota with a Ph.D from Ohio State University, is known for his work in Industrial/Organisational Psychology. His groundbreaking research has changed how businesses use cognitive ability and personality tests in hiring. He focuses on ensuring these tests are fair and accurate.

In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Sackett held important leadership positions. As President of Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology (SIOP), he gained recognition for his dedication to fair and effective personnel decision-making.

Dr. Sackett was also involved with the Human Resources Research Organisation (HumRRO) for 20 years. He led as the Chair from 2015 until he recently retired. His leadership and expertise were crucial to the organisation, further solidifying his legacy as a key figure in I/O psychology.