Join us at Excel London on 10–11 June. 

The CIPD Festival of Work returns to support HR and people professionals in shaping thriving, future-ready organisations. Over two days, the event brings together expert speakers, interactive experiences and meaningful networking focused on improving workplace performance and productivity. Attend in person this June, or access content on from your own device with Festival on demand.


Join us at Excel London on 10–11 June. 

The CIPD Festival of Work returns to support HR and people professionals in shaping thriving, future-ready organisations. Over two days, the event brings together expert speakers, interactive experiences and meaningful networking focused on improving workplace performance and productivity. Attend in person this June, or access content on from your own device with Festival on demand.

2026 HEADLINE SPEAKERS


Curated by the CIPD, the speaker programme brings together evidence-led insights focused on the most pressing priorities facing the world of work. With over 130 speakers across the two days.

WHY ATTEND THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK


The CIPD Festival of Work supports organisations and their people to build better working lives through evidence-led insight and professional collaboration. The event brings together the people profession, and beyond, to share knowledge, strengthen influence and support more effective ways of working that improve productivity and organisational performance.

Stay ahead of the most pressing people and work challenges

Across two content-rich days, explore sessions on skills, performance, technology, leadership and employee experience, designed to drive real business outcomes.


Access evidence-led insight you can apply in practice

Move beyond theory with the new "Practical Solutions" stage, offering real-world answers to day-to-day challenges, from employment law to retention.


Strengthen workplace performance and productivity

Discover strategies to enhance workplace performance and productivity across the speaker sessions, then explore the Festival floor to find industry leading service and solution providers.

Connect with HR and people professionals across sectors

Share perspectives, learn from peers and strengthen your professional network, through both informal connections and guided networking sessions.


THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK 2026 IN NUMBERS


12,500+ Festival-goers

210+ Exhibitors

150+ Sessions of content

140+ Festival activities

130+ Speakers

7 Stages