Alex Scott MBE, Jamie Laing and Alex Horne join line-up for CIPD Festival of Work 2025
Taking place on 11-12 June at Excel London, the CIPD Festival of Work 2025 boasts an inspiring line-up of headline artists and experts in people, work and change
Taking place on 11-12 June at Excel London, the CIPD Festival of Work 2025 boasts an inspiring line-up of headline artists and experts in people, work and change
The line-up for the free CIPD Festival of Work has been revealed, with the exciting two-day event offering inspiring insights into the future of work and encouraging attendees to rethink how we work, lead and learn.
Organised by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, Festival of Work 2025 brings together a wide range of exhibitors and over 130 speakers across seven stages. More than 11,500 professionals with an interest in the world of work are expected to attend the free event, which will showcase the latest developments and insights into AI, employee wellbeing, skills and more.
‘Artists’ include a mix of industry experts, global leaders and household names including Jamie Laing, broadcaster and entrepreneur; Alex Scott MBE, sports broadcaster and former professional footballer; Sarah Armstrong-Smith, chief security officer at Microsoft; Matthew Syed, writer, journalist and broadcaster known for his insights on performance and mindset; and Alex Horne, comedian and creator of the hit TV show Taskmaster.
As well as a packed timetable across the stages and the opportunity to visit over 180 exhibitors, attendees will be able to experience a range of exciting and interactive activities:
Carefully designed Festival trails will help visitors navigate the wealth of activities that align with their interests, such as L&D, comms, or product demos. Each trail will include artist, feature and exhibitor recommendations to help visitors get the most from their time at the event.
The inaugural CIPD HR30 list, which celebrates senior people professionals who have had a measurable impact in their organisations, will also be announced. Those selected for the final 30 will be welcomed to an invite-only celebratory event at Festival of Work.
Peter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, said:
“We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees back to this year’s Festival of Work. Now in its seventh year, it’s become a leading event for all those interested in the big themes shaping the future of work.
“As the world of work continues to shift, organisations are having to rethink operating models as well as address significant challenges around productivity, engagement, wellbeing, accessing skills and AI implementation. By bringing together a wide variety of business and HR professionals, thought leaders and academics, regulators and solution providers, we aim to inspire organisations to tackle these challenges, to invest in their workforces, and shape their businesses for the future.”
Visitors can register for a free two-day pass, giving them access to all festival stages, activities and the exhibition.
Guests who wish to attend virtually can purchase a Content+ pass for £125+ VAT, which gives on-demand access to recordings across all seven stages for 90 days after the event and exclusive post-event content.
Festival of Work is open from 08:15 to 17:30 on Wednesday 11 June, and from 08:30 to 16:30 on Thursday 12 June.
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