People professionals invited to turn evidence into business impact at the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition

Thousands of senior leaders and people professionals are set to join the CIPD at Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) to explore how the people profession is driving productivity, unlocking performance and tackling today’s most pressing business challenges. 
 
Taking place in Manchester, UK, on 5 and 6 November, our flagship global event is a must-attend for anyone looking to connect, learn and drive meaningful change in the world of work.  

Over two days, you’ll meet leading thinkers, explore the latest challenges and opportunities and gain practical insight to drive real impact in your organisation. With more than 140 expert speakers, 130 exhibitors and interactive feature areas, the full conference pass offers unique opportunities to network, learn and grow.  

Join us in person to be part of the conversations shaping the profession, or join online for flexible access to the insights that matter most to you. 

Turn evidence into practical HR strategies that drive productivity and performance 

This year, Evidence Lab Live – one of four content stages accessible for free with an exhibition floor pass – takes research from the page and into practice. We’ll examine the latest data and insights on people, performance, and organisational effectiveness  and explore how to translate these into practical strategies that drive measurable impact.  

Unlike reading an insight paper online, these sessions will immerse you in real-life case studies, practical methodologies and live discussions. You’ll discover how data-driven people strategies are transforming productivity, engagement and organisational agility in leading workplaces. It’s all designed to give you the confidence, inspiration and ambition to put evidence at the heart of your decision-making.  

Evidence Lab Live kicks off on day one with our most interactive session – Bridging the evidence-based gap for EDI policy and practice – delivered in partnership with the British Academy of Management. This hands-on workshop will make academic evidence more accessible, giving you access to leading researchers in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Together, you’ll explore their findings and learn how to apply their insights directly to your work. 

Whether it’s boosting productivity, or unlocking the full potential of your workforce, Evidence Lab Live will give you the clarity and confidence to turn knowledge into action. 

Build your credibility and impact with evidence-based HR 

The event is an unmissable opportunity to increase your impact as a people professional. By signing up for a full conference pass, you’ll get direct access to world-class speakers, cutting-edge research and the tools to put evidence into practice.  

Across two days, you’ll get more than 55 hours of content from an exclusive lineup of experts covering the topics you told us matter most. The 29 sessions, featuring more than 140 speakers, will explore four crucial streams, all focused on helping you to boost unlock performance and drive organisational success: employee experience, future skills, career development and leadership and engagement. 

More than just a chance to stay up to date, the Annual Conference and Exhibition is an investment in your continuing professional development. You’ll leave with the knowledge, evidence and confidence you need to grow your impact and be recognised as a credible, capable professional. 

Every session is designed to help you translate evidence into measurable outcomes — from higher productivity to improved wellbeing and performance. You’ll leave proud to be part of a profession that’s championing better work and working lives - for the benefit of people, business and society. 

Be where the future of work is defined. Book your place today.