Boost your professional impact at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is fast approaching, and it’s your perfect opportunity to learn and develop alongside people professionals like you.

Over two days of practical ideas, inspiration and networking opportunities, the event focuses on the key challenges shaping the world of work. You’ll build your confidence as we explore the impact of AI, skills and productivity, leadership through change, employee engagement and the latest in employment legislation.

Join us in Manchester on 5 and 6 November to focus on professional development that you can translate into practical outcomes that help deliver impact.

Fuel your professional growth and tackle tomorrow’s business challenges with confidence

At the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, there are plenty of ways to learn and grow. But professional development is about more than just keeping your knowledge up to date. The key is how you use it to create measurable impact for your organisation and its people.

With a full conference pass, you’ll have access to more than 55 hours of content to support your development from expert speakers and panellists. Our four topic streams represent the key challenges people professionals face today – and every session will give you the information and confidence you need to turn learning into real-world impact.

You can also take your pick from practical strategies and real-world case studies shared by more than 140 thought leaders in the world of work and beyond. Each of these will give you an insight into how  professionals are using evidence-based practice to drive long-term change – helping you translate new knowledge into measurable results.

Shaping the future of the profession together

Remember to visit the CIPD stand on the exhibition floor to explore how we support you as your trusted career partner and how we can shape the future of the profession together.

We’ll be gathering your views on the future of people practice and how we can best support your ongoing development through an interactive survey. Your insights will help us continue creating the tools, resources and opportunities that support you throughout your career, including the CIPD Profession Map.

Our Employer Solutions team will also be lifting the lid on the innovative ways we’re supporting organisations to professionalise their people functions and tackle challenges head-on.

Visitors to the stand will have access to exclusive offers, including no joining fee for new CIPD Affiliates, plus other member benefits across the event.

Take your career to the next level on our exhibition floor

The free-to-access exhibition floor is packed with opportunities to take your professional growth further, whatever stage of your career you’re at:

• Visit the membership assessment support centre to get practical guidance on upgrading your membership and collect your exclusive offer to upgrade for just £50.
• Step into the careers hub, where people professionals come together to share experiences, insights and reflections. Each session focuses on a different career path or progression point, with speakers offering their own stories. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and gain first-hand advice.
• Explore the learning lab for sessions designed to help you boost your skills and discover new development opportunities. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or hands-on learning, the learning lab offers practical insights you can apply immediately to your professional growth or organisational strategies. Members can also enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on CIPD learning courses.
• Join the Employment Rights Bill conversation in interactive roundtables with our policy team. Here you can share your views and shape how these reforms work in practice.
• Book a 15-minute session with an experienced advisor from CIPD HR-Inform at one of our free legal drop-in clinics. You’ll get access to expert employment law advice for your organisational legal challenges.

Creating more inclusive workplaces with the CIPD Trust

And don’t miss the chance to connect with the CIPD Trust to learn about the positive impact our professional community is making, and how you can use your expertise to create more inclusive workplaces.

Highlights include:

• Explore the benefits of an intergenerational workplace for your organisation and how to create an age-friendly culture. 
• Learn how to use your skills to drive greater impact and create lasting systemic change.
• Pick up the CIPD Trust Impact Report for real positive stories from CIPD mentors and volunteers and find out how you can get involved.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, connect with fellow professionals or make your voice heard on the issues shaping the world of work, the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is the place to be.