Talent Acquisition Network (TAN-OC) Kick Off Event
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT
Irvine, CA
Hosted by TAN-OC
The Recruiting Playbook Has Changed. Are You Ready? AI is changing how talent is found, engaged and hired. Let’s hear from the practitioners already rewriting the playbook. For our inaugural Talent Acquisition Network - OC (TANOC) event, we’re bringing together corporate recruiters and TA leaders who are putting AI to work today. What are they doing differently? What’s making them faster and more effective? What isn’t working? What has genuinely “wowed” them — and how are they navigating the guardrails of AI governance? A candid conversation about the new recruiting playbook — what’s working now, what’s changing next, and what TA professionals need to be ready for. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Join your colleagues and founding board members October 29 for this free inaugural event. Who Should Attend This event is designed exclusively for in-house corporate talent acquisition and recruiting professionals. To keep the conversation focused on peer-to-peer learning and connection, registration is not open to recruiting agencies, software/service vendors, or independent recruiters/consultants. Interested in being part of the event? We’d love to explore sponsorship opportunities with vendors, agencies, and other partners. Please reach out to learn more. About TAN-OC Talent Acquisition Network – Orange County (TAN-OC) is the new Orange County chapter of the established Talent Acquisition Network of San Diego (TAN-SD). TAN-OC is being built as a local community for corporate TA professionals across all levels — focused on relationships, shared learning, practical discussion and peer collaboration. October 29 marks our inaugural event and the official launch of the TAN-OC community. TANOC Founding Board Co-Chair, Mariah Miller, Talent Acquisition Director - Americas, Yum! Brands Jennifer Van Iersel, VP Talent Acquisition, Pacific Life Mike Peterson, Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition, Edwards Lifesciences Cindy Navarrette, Sr. Director Talent Acquisition, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annie Boneta, Director Talent Acquisition, Qcells Melissa Rutledge, Assoc. Director Talent & People Ops, SpyGlass Pharma Dana Atherton, Global Talent Acquisition Leader & Advisor Laura Jafarkhani, Talent Acquisition Manager, Boldyn Networks