Annual meeting followed by "An ai-enabled profession" with David D’Souza

About this event

Annual Meeting followed by keynote session “An AI-Enabled Profession” by David D’Souza, Director of Profession - this will be a Hybrid event

We’re delighted to welcome both members and non-members to join us for our Annual Meeting — an opportunity to come together as a professional community, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to what’s next.

During the evening, we’ll share insights into the impact and activity of the CIPD North Yorkshire branch throughout the 2025/2026 season, celebrating progress while setting the direction for the future.

We’re then proud to be joined by David D’Souza, Director of Profession at CIPD, who will deliver our keynote session: “An AI-Enabled Profession.”

This topic goes right to the heart of how we evolve, adapt and lead as people professionals in a rapidly changing world. Expect a thought-provoking and highly relevant session, full of insight and challenge — one that will stay with you long after the event.

This is more than an annual meeting — it’s a chance to connect, reflect and be inspired.

This is a Hybrid event, tickets are limited for in-person but will also be available for online attendance.

Speakers bio:

David joined the CIPD, the professional body HR and people development, in 2014. David is responsible for ensuring the CIPD continually improves in delivering it's role in supporting and leading the profession.

Prior to joining the CIPD, David has held roles across a range of financial services and retail organisations before working as an independent consultant.

David is a respected and in demand speaker and writer on progressive HR and business practice, with his commentary regularly featuring in national media. He has expertise in a wide range of areas, including organisational development and culture, learning and development, corporate ethics and the impact of technology on work and skills.

David is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a Fellow of AHRI (the Australian HR Institute), a Fellow of the Centre For Evidence Based Management and a Fellow and Trustee Board member of the Royal Society of Arts.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails (containing the online joining link) will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

2. Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

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4. Please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place if your plans change and you can no longer make it – there is usually a waitlist for our events.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.