Do you want to drive positive change in the world of work? Then come along to one of our face-to-face or virtual events to learn and connect with like-minded professionals and experts with the same ambition. Ranging from global conferences and exhibitions to local membership community events, our events bring you the very best in thought leadership, learning and networking opportunities.
Our annual conferences and exhibitions
Our annual conference and exhibitions curate world-class speakers and providers, to deliver inspirational thought leadership, case studies and practical guidance. Offering a range of content topics and formats, there’s something for everyone who wants to make a positive change to the world of work.
Annual Conference and Exhibition, 8-9 November 2023 – book your place
Be part of the leading event that brings the global people profession together. Join us in Manchester, UK, as we tackle the big questions facing the profession.Festival of Work, 12-13 June 2024 – register your interest
As we head into our 6th year, the Festival has gone from strength to strength. Winning awards, delivering more curated, engaging and cutting edge content, bringing in more people professionals, industry leaders and high profile speakers. Follow the link to register your interest and stay up to date with festival developments.Festival of Work, June 2023 – see what you missed
This free festival in London brought together people professionals, business leaders and industry experts from around the globe, to share ideas about the world of work. Follow the link to see what you missed.Ireland Annual Conference, May 2023 – see what you missed
An exciting and engaging event with thought-provoking and inspiring speakers, expert-led round tables, the first global Metaverse village for HR, and lots of opportunities to network.
Specialist conferences and workshops
Our specialist conferences provide a deep-dive into key topics impacting people at work. Industry experts, latest research and practical case studies, will bring you up-to-speed with the latest evidence-based developments in the people profession and give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to make a real difference in your work.
Employee Experience Conference (London/Online)
As the future of the workforce is changing day-to-day, ensuring employees remain engaged and satisfied is becoming increasingly more challenging. Investing in the employee experience is vital for an organisation to thrive, in today’s competitive landscape. Join us either in-person in London or online, and discover how to build an agile and engaged workforce.
Book your placePeople Analytics Conference (London)
Tech and AI are already such an essential part of everyday life, which is why there is an increasing need to obtain actionable data for organisations to understand their workforce. Data gives you the power to make the right decisions, but how can you turn that data into actionable insights? This conference is your gateway to understanding and harnessing the power of your data to create a more agile, productive and engaged workforce.
Book your placeMore dates for your diary
Pencil these dates in your diary and check back soon for more details:
- 29-30 November 2023: Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
- 6-7 December 2023: Talent management and workforce planning
- 7-8 February 2024: Wellbeing at work
- 28-29 February 2024: Employer brand and recruitment
- 27-28 March 2024: HR business partnering
- 17-18 April 2024: Organisation development and design
- 25 April 2024: Reward and Benefit
Evidence
Lab Live
Evidence Lab Live is a new stage for the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition. Building on the learnings of the CIPD Applied Research Conference (ARC), this unique format brings access to academia backed studies. It offers a unique combination of academic research and working practitioners on a range of topics such as people management, employment policies and learning and development.
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