WHERE BIG IDEAS CREATE REAL IMPACT

This annual CIPD celebration is for everyone invested in the value people bring to their work. Leaders come together to solve their business challenges. People managers explore how we can bring out the best in their teams. And it’s for people professionals, of all roles, we explore what it means to drive the success of organisations through building a thriving workforce.

At the CIPD Festival of Work we learn and connect through unforgettable experiences. The Festival shares insights with our community of leaders and professionals.

12,500+ Festival-goers

Whether you’re a line manager, head of department, C-suite level or work across the people profession, you’ll find like-minded attendees ready to network and knowledge-share.

210+ Exhibitors

Of leading product and service providers to help you in your world of work. Discover the latest in workplace technology, learning platforms, HR software solutions and business management tools. From expert services to innovative products, find the support available to you and your organisation. Don’t forget to use the trails to help you identify specific types of product and service solutions to support your needs.

150+ Sessions of content

Curated to showcase the best and brightest from leading organisations and the people profession, across 2 days. With insights on people, business and leadership. From global leaders, industry experts, journalists and celebrities, ignite your thinking and sharpen your focus.

130+ Speakers

Prepare to be inspired and challenged by this year’s line-up of speakers. Step into new perspectives. Learn vital lessons from other industries.

140+ Festival activities

From yoga sessions to AI workshops, there is something for everyone to engage with or take part in.

7 Stages

This year’s stages address the most pressing business challenges and workplace opportunities: Main stage, Practical Solutions stage, Tech Innovations stage, Leadership stage, Wellbeing stage, Employee Experience stage and the Skills, Learning & Development stage.

Practical Solutions

Hands-on guidance for HR professionals on handling grievances, planning redundancies, and implementing the Employment Rights Bill.

Tech Innovations

Demystifying AI and automation to enable data-driven decision-making and supercharge productivity.

Leadership

Building leadership capability that drives inclusion and creates high-performing teams.

Wellbeing

Tackling burnout and exploring the wellbeing of the people profession itself.

Employee Engagement

Reducing turnover and improving organisational performance.

Skills, Learning & Development

Workshop-style sessions to spark ideas and build the workforce of the future.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

Embodying the creativity and collaboration of great organisations, this event connects business leaders and people professionals determined to strengthen the value their people deliver. From tech innovations to practical solutions, discover new ways to invest effectively in your people and drive better business outcomes.

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

The CIPD Festival of Work connects business leaders and people professionals determined to strengthen the value their people deliver. From sharing ideas with peers to engaging with expert speakers, these are the face-to-face interactions that drive professional growth and have a positive business impact.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

We have curated a festival experience that supports both your professional growth and personal wellbeing. Alongside strategic content, explore inclusive features like the Wellbeing Village and Quiet Room, designed to provide a sustainable, accessible environment where you can pause, recharge, and reflect on driving positive, sustainable change.

You're in good company

We welcome organisations of all sizes and sectors such as:

Allianz, Amazon, American Express, Aon, Apple, Argos, B&Q, Barclays, BBC, Birds Eye Limited, Bolt, Boots, British Airways, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Center Parcs, Christian Dior, Co-op, Costa Coffee Limited, Domino's, Dyson, E.ON, EasyJet, eBay, Environment Agency, Estée Lauder, Eurostar International, Financial Times, Foot Locker, Glassdoor, Guide Dogs, H&M, Harrods, Hilton Hotels, HMRC, Indeed, Ipsos, Jaguar Land Rover, John Lewis, KFC, King's College London, KOKORO, L'OCCITANE, Lidl, LinkedIn, ME+EM, Ministry of Defence, National Theatre, Netflix, NHS, Philips, Primark, RAF, Royal Navy, Salesforce, Starbucks, Tesco, The Ivy Collection, UNICEF UK, V&A, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, WHSmith, Wickes

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