In this episode of the Recruiting Future podcast, host Matt Alder sits down with Lucy van der Tas, Head of Talent Acquisition at the European Space Agency (ESA). Drawing on her 40 years of extensive experience in human resources, Lucy provides an inside look at the unique challenges and strategies involved in recruiting top-tier global talent for highly specialized roles in science, engineering, and technology. The conversation explores how the ESA builds a compelling employer brand to attract diverse candidates worldwide, navigates complex international hiring requirements, and evolves its talent acquisition methods to inspire the next generation of space pioneers.
Recruiting Future
Lucy Van Der Tas
Head of Talent Acquisition - European Space Agency
Matt Alder
Producer & Host - Recruiting Future
Matt Alder is a globally recognized talent acquisition futurist, consultant, and author who hosts the popular Recruiting Future podcast and leverages over 20 years of experience to help organizations navigate the digital transformation of hiring.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about dates, tickets, travel and the programme of the TALENTpro Expofestival at a glance. Your question is not here? Feel free to get in touch.
TALENTpro 2027 takes place on 9 and 10 June 2027 at the MTC world of fashion (Lilienthalallee) in Munich. Two days of recruiting, employer branding and networking in the heart of Munich.
TALENTpro is the #1 event for recruiting and employer branding in the German-speaking market. As an expofestival it brings together three worlds: a trade fair with exhibitors and solutions, a high-quality stage programme with experts, and plenty of room to network.
TALENTpro is made for everyone who attracts and hires talent for their organisation: recruiters, talent acquisition managers, HR leaders, employer branding and recruitment marketing teams, and active sourcers. Whether corporate, mid-sized or start-up, you will find ideas, tools and contacts here.
You can book your TALENTpro 2027 ticket directly online on our ticket page, where you will find all current prices and categories. It is best to secure your ticket early, as the popular allocations sell out quickly.
Doors open at 9:00 am. Use the time to explore the venue or connect with the first attendees. The programme itself starts promptly at 9:20 am.
Two hands-on days await you: talks from leading recruiting and employer branding experts on several stages, interactive formats and meetups for networking, and a trade fair with exhibitors, tools and services for talent acquisition. We publish the full programme on the website on an ongoing basis.
Would you like to present your brand, products or employer branding at TALENTpro? As an exhibitor or partner you reach exactly the recruiting and HR audience you are looking for. Use the “Become an exhibitor” section to send us your enquiry and we will get back to you with all the details.
The venue, MTC world of fashion, is located on Lilienthalallee in the north of Munich and is easy to reach by public transport and by car. For parking, use the neighbouring Motorworld München car parks right next door. You will find the detailed route description on our “Daten & Fakten” page.
