The CIPD has announced a full programme of influential HR leaders and inspirational speakers for its annual conference in Ireland, taking place on 15 May 2025 at the RDS, Dublin.  
 
Over 500 HR, L&D and OD professionals from Ireland and across the globe will get together to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the world of work – and the people profession’s role in delivering organisational performance, impact and long-term success. 

Our MC, renowned broadcaster Colette Fitzpatrick, will guide us through a day of insightful discussions, expert panels and interactive sessions.

"We are really looking forward to bringing the people profession together to learn from inspiring speakers and each other on how the profession can deliver organisational performance through people."

Mary Connaughton, Director, the CIPD in Ireland

This year, we're taking the conference experience to the next level with an exciting new two-hall layout at the RDS. Our expanded exhibition space offers even more opportunities to connect, learn and explore, while a dedicated hall for the mainstage ensures a focused and immersive experience. 

 

Inspiring speakers and thought leaders at this year’s Annual Conference in Ireland 

Our outstanding lineup of speakers will include: 

  • Professor Peter Cappelli, globally recognised expert in workforce planning, who will deliver our keynote on HR’s critical role in shaping the future of work. 
  • Peter Cheese, CIPD Chief Executive, who will share insights on the development of HR, digital transformation, and the key issues of leadership and culture for people profession. 
  • Ms Low Peck Kem, Chief HR Officer of the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore, offering a global perspective on talent strategy and HR leadership. 
  • Menno Van Doorn, a leading voice on AI and the future of technology in the workplace. 
  • Influential Irish business leaders, including Gina Quin, National College of Ireland, Eamonn Crowley, PTSB, and Gillian Chamberlain, Capita, who will share insights from their experiences of leading transformational change.   
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What to expect at the CIPD’s Annual Conference in Ireland 2025 

The CIPD’s Annual Conference in Ireland offers people professionals the chance to stay up to date with workplace changes, connect with peers and exchange ideas to drive growth and improvement. The event will feature talks and expert-led discussions covering:   

  • The CEO view on the people agenda for the future  
  • The impact of AI and technology   
  • Case studies from CIPD HR Awards winners  
  • Insights from the people profession on the world stage  
  • Interactive expert-led roundtable discussions on people-centred practice including wellbeing and EDI, the future of work, AI and technology, talent and leadership and foundations for success.   
  • Inspiring ideas for International HR Day.    

Throughout the day, sponsors and exhibitors will be showcasing their thought leadership and services in our networking area.  
 
There is still very limited availability for exhibitors and sponsors. If you would like to discuss this business development opportunity, please get in touch at events@cipd.ie 

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