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.CIPD HR Awards in Ireland, 23 February 2024 – enter now
Join us at the Round Room in the Mansion House, Dublin, to celebrate the best in the people profession.Festival of Work, 12-13 June 2024 – register your interest
This free festival in London brings together people professionals, business leaders and industry experts from around the globe, to share ideas about the world of work.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.
Cultivating a culture of sustainable wellbeing
Join us on 6 December 2023 in the Aviva Stadium to hear from keynote speakers, wellbeing award winners, business and thought leaders to explore how we can thrive by putting wellbeing at the core of creating a sustainable culture for your organisation.
Book your place nowEmployment law seminar
The CIPD is partnering with ByrneWallace LLP to bring you the most pertinent updates in Irish employment law. The leading employment law team will be joined by HR leaders to give the practitioner view on actions required to address major employment law changes. Tickets will go on sale on 1 November 2023.
Book your place from 1 November
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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