> Markdown version of [/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/727-breaking-the-ice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/727-breaking-the-ice). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Breaking the Ice: Debunking Myths Between Recruiters and Developers


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 11, 2025
- **Time:** 09:00–09:30 (30 min)
- **Room:** Stage 13
- **Event:** World Congress 2025

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1494-breaking-the-ice-debunking-myths-between-recruiters-and-developers)

## Description

In the fast-paced world of tech recruitment, misconceptions often create barriers between recruiters and developers. Our podcast, "HR-HR and Deploy," has been tackling these issues head-on, and now we're bringing our insights to the WeAreDevelopers' HR Leaders Summit. This session will dive deep into the unspoken tensions, mutual myths, and communication gaps that exist between these two crucial groups in the tech industry.

By attending this session, both recruiters and developers will gain valuable insights into each other's perspectives, helping to create a more welcoming and collaborative tech ecosystem. Join us as we break down common myths, bridge the gap between these two worlds, and show that recruiters and developers aren’t rivals—but allies who can thrive together.

## Speakers

### [Arsenii Sorokin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@arsenii-sorokin)

Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Veeam Software
### [Dilara Zagitova](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@dilara-zagitova)

Senior Talent Sourcer at Veeam Software 


## Related talks at this congress

- [HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/674-hr-tech-why-can-t-we) — Sibila Erdei
- [Putting Developer Experience at the Heart of Tech Recruiting](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/728-putting-developer) — Jannis Eickenroth, Linda Stauffenberg, Markus Stauffenberg
- [Say more with less](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/872-say-more-with-less) — Alla Pavlova
- [AI & Transparency in Hiring – Bridging HR and Engineering Perspectives](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/745-ai-transparency-in) — Lusya Ishkova