If you’ve been considering attending TalentTrack, but haven’t quite figured out how to make the case to your team… we get it.
Between budgets and busy desks, professional development often gets pushed down the list, even when everyone agrees it’s important. So, if your team needs a little convincing, we’ve got your back. This blog will give you the tools you need to pitch TalentTrack for what it is – a great, low-cost opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn from people who actually get this industry, and bring back fresh ideas you can use right away.
Whether you’re looking to persuade your team to lock in tickets for TalentTrack, or you’re the manager who needs some convincing, keep reading to learn why TalentTrack is the event you don’t want to miss.
What is TalentTrack?
Before we go on, let’s make sure you’re up to speed on all things TalentTrack. TalentTrack is the candid, agency-first conference for travel healthcare — built around real strategy, real conversation, and real momentum for the people actually running the business.
We’re bringing it to Omaha June 2-3 with an awesome lineup of speakers, practical sessions, and roundtable discussions designed to tackle the challenges agencies are facing right now. Plus, we’ll have a welcome event and the TalentTrack Awards Dinner, because learning, connecting, and celebrating the industry should all go hand in hand.
Learn more about the event and secure your tickets.
Things your manager might say – and how to respond
We all know that you don’t get very far in staffing without knowing how to handle objections. So, if TalentTrack sparks a few questions from your manager, or if your team needs a little extra convincing, here’s your cheat sheet.
“We don’t really have the budget for conferences right now.”
Totally fair. Budgets matter, and it’s no secret that things have been tight lately. The good news is TalentTrack is intentionally low-cost.
Tickets are just $99, and that covers a lot: access to the June 2 welcome event, all sessions and roundtables on June 3, all your meals throughout the day, and a spot at the TalentTrack Awards Dinner. Plus, if you’re a TrackFive client, you already have one free ticket waiting for you.*
And because we’re hosting TalentTrack in Omaha (aka the unofficial capital of healthcare staffing), travel may not even be a factor if you’re local or nearby. Even if you’re not, the overall investment is pretty minimal compared to most industry events.
In other words: this isn’t a big-ticket conference ask. It’s a low-cost way to get meaningful professional development and industry access without having to jump through hoops.
Sound like a good deal? We think so too.
*TrackFive clients can reach out to [email protected] for their free coupon code.
“We can’t afford to have people away from the desk.”
Another fair point! Staffing never really slows down.
The good news: the main content of TalentTrack is packed into one full day, so you’re not losing a full week of productivity. And while there’s a welcome event on June 2, all sessions and roundtables happen on June 3.
We’ve also built intentional breaks into the day for anyone who needs to check in, take calls, or get some work done. The goal of TalentTrack is to have your teams coming back feeling more energized, more inspired, and ready to jump back in.
It’s a short time away with a pretty solid return in momentum.
“What makes TalentTrack different from other conferences?”
How much time do you have?
For starters, TalentTrack is built specifically for the travel healthcare staffing industry. Everything you’ll hear is directly tied to the work you’re already doing. No generic recruiting advice. No one-size-fits-all lectures.
But beyond that, TalentTrack is meant to be FUN. Yes, we said it! We all know this industry can feel heavy, and has felt heavy over the past few years. TalentTrack is your chance to step away for a moment, reconnect with the why behind your work, and remember you’re not in it alone.
We already have a growing list of agencies signed on and people who are genuinely excited to be there. Alongside all the learning and roundtables, you’ll have time to catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones, and just enjoy some much-needed togetherness.
And with the TalentTrack Awards, there’s also space to let loose and celebrate the people doing great work across the industry.
Sign up for the fun. You know you want to.
“We already know what challenges we’re facing.”
Of course! Most teams do. After all, you’re living them every day.
The value of TalentTrack isn’t pointing out problems you already recognize. It’s getting real insight into how other agencies are actually working through those same challenges. You’ll hear what’s been tested, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what teams are doing differently right now.
Beyond our speaker sessions, TalentTrack also includes roundtable discussions where you can sit elbow-to-elbow with industry peers, swap ideas, share perspectives, and talk through challenges in a more open, collaborative setting. It’s a chance to learn directly from people who understand your world, not just listen from the audience.
Instead of starting from scratch, you’re learning from real experiences, and bringing back strategies you can actually apply.
“Can’t we just handle this internally?”
Hey, we’re right there with you! Internal planning is important.
What TalentTrack adds is outside perspective. You get to hear how other agencies are approaching the same challenges, learn what’s working in different markets, and swap ideas with peers who really understand the realities of travel healthcare staffing.
Between speaker sessions and roundtables, you’re not just brainstorming within your own walls. You’re learning from teams who’ve tested new strategies, navigated similar roadblocks, and found smarter ways to operate. That kind of insight is hard to recreate in-house, and it often sparks ideas you might not have landed on otherwise.
Take a risk by stepping outside of your bubble for a day, and see what blooms when you get back to the office.
“We’re focused on connecting with candidates, not other agencies.”
That makes sense. Candidate relationships always come first.
But connecting with industry peers plays a bigger role than it might seem. TalentTrack gives you the chance to swap strategies with teams facing the same recruiting challenges, learn what’s working elsewhere, and bring back ideas that can help you engage candidates more effectively, whether that’s improving workflows, communication, or overall experience.
And it’s not just agency voices in the room. Your candidates already have a voice at TalentTrack, too. Two of the TalentTrack Awards — Recruiter of the Year and Provider’s Choice — are entirely clinician-nominated, spotlighting the recruiters and organizations that candidates themselves believe are doing it right.
So yes — TalentTrack is about industry connection. But at the end of the day, that connection helps you show up better for your candidates.
“Why not just send one person and have them report back?”
That can work! But, teams are able to get a lot more out of the experience when multiple people attend.
Hearing the same conversations together helps everyone align faster and turn ideas into action instantaneously, instead of relying on whisper-down-the-lane. And with TalentTrack’s roundtable sessions, your team can divide and conquer to make sure you hear it all.
Plus, if your team is up for any TalentTrack Awards (you can nominate here), it’s way more fun to be there together to celebrate.
It’s part learning, part collaboration, and part community. That’s hard to replicate with just one person in the room.
“How do we know this will actually be worth it?”
You don’t know until you try…right?
The good news for you is that we’ve done this song and dance before, and we have the feedback to prove it. We launched TalentTrack in 2025 as a fully virtual event and got an incredible response from agencies about how valuable it was. And that was all behind a screen! Imagine the impact when we’re all in the same room.
We’ve designed TalentTrack 2026 to be even more impactful with powerhouse speakers, meaningful conversations, and a fully-fleshed awards program.
Plus, this year, we’re backed by a growing list of industry sponsors, all who believe in what we’ve built.
At the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide if it’s worth it. But how will you answer that if you don’t show up?
“Okay…let’s just wait to buy our tickets.”
Ah, the age-old saying: good things come to those who wait. While that might be true in life, it doesn’t apply here.
TalentTrack is filling up faster than we expected, and once we hit capacity, that’s it. We know it’s tempting to wait, especially if you’re local and don’t have to figure out travel (hey Omaha). But that also means it’s easy to assume your seat will be there later, and that’s not the case here.
If it’s already on your calendar mentally, make it official and secure your seats today.
See You at TalentTrack
We’re going to go out on a limb and assume you made it happen.
If TalentTrack is officially a yes, secure your tickets and meet us in Omaha. We’re excited to bring this community together and can’t wait to see you there.
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