L&D Network: Quarterly meeting

About this event

L&D Network: For CIPD Members developing people, building capability and shaping the future of learning within organisations.

The CIPD Learning & Development Network is a dedicated community for CIPD members working in learning, talent and organisational development roles. Whether you're designing learning programmes, building organisational capability, leading learning strategies or supporting skills development, this network brings together professionals with a shared passion for helping people and organisations thrive.

Our quarterly online network meetings are your opportunity to connect with fellow L&D professionals, explore the issues shaping the profession, and learn from the experiences of others facing similar opportunities and challenges.

Who is this network for?

This network is open to CIPD members involved in:

• Learning & Development

• Talent Development

• Organisational Development

• Leadership Development

• Early Careers and Apprenticeships

• Skills and Capability Development

• Learning Technologies and Digital Learning

• People Development and Talent Management

Whether you're early in your L&D career or leading learning strategy at an organisational level, you'll find a welcoming community of peers to learn from and contribute to.

What to expect

These are informal, member-led sessions focused on the topics that matter most to L&D professionals today.

Each meeting will include:

• Discussion of current trends, opportunities and challenges in L&D

• Sharing of practical experiences, ideas and good practice

• Peer-to-peer learning and problem solving

• Opportunities to ask questions and exchange insights with fellow practitioners

• Networking with professionals from a range of sectors and organisations

Topics will be shaped by network members and may include areas such as learning culture, leadership development, organisational capability, skills strategies, learning technologies, evaluating impact, talent development and emerging priorities affecting the profession.

Why attend?

By joining the quarterly meetings, you'll be able to:

• Expand your professional network

• Learn from the experiences of fellow L&D professionals

• Gain fresh ideas and practical insights you can apply in your own role

• Stay connected to developments across the profession

• Contribute to discussions that help shape the future of learning and development

Whether you're looking to share expertise, seek advice, explore new ideas or simply connect with others in the profession, these sessions provide a supportive space to learn together.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Learning & Development Network.

Key Information

Network membership eligibility

Important: These events are exclusively for CIPD members who have successfully joined the relevant People Professional Network. Our network events are designed as member-only spaces where professionals can connect with peers, share experiences and discuss challenges in a trusted environment.

To register for this event, you will need a network member access code.

All approved network members receive this code:

• In their network welcome email.

• In subsequent communications relating to the network.

• In invitations to network events.

You will be asked to enter this code on Eventbrite to access tickets for this session.

If you cannot locate your code, please contact operationsdelivery@cipd.co.uk before registering.

Not yet a network member?

If you are a CIPD member but have not yet joined the network, you'll need to apply before registering for this event.

You can apply to join the network here: networkapplication.co.uk

Once your application has been approved, you'll receive a welcome email containing your network access code, which you'll need to register for future network events.

Please note that event registration cannot be completed without a valid network member access code.

Participating in the session

This is a member discussion session, not a webinar.

Our People Professional Network events are designed to help network members connect, collaborate and learn from one another through active participation and peer-to-peer discussion.

Throughout the session, attendees will participate in breakout room discussions with fellow network members, sharing experiences, challenges, ideas and practical solutions.

To get the most from the session, please come prepared to contribute to conversations and engage with your peers. You do not need to be an expert; the value comes from members learning together.

Joining instructions

You'll receive your joining instructions again before the event, along with a reminder shortly before the session starts.

Guest speakers

Some events may include external speakers. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CIPD.

Participating in the session

We encourage attendees to make the most of the discussion by using the chat, Q&A and other interactive features during the event. We ask that attendees participate directly and do not use AI bots or automated tools during the session as these will be removed.

Joining the event

To help us start on time and ensure a smooth check-in process, please join a few minutes before the scheduled start time. Where possible, use the name you registered with on Eventbrite.

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation, please contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.