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CIPD Festival of Work

Conference HR & People Management
HR People Management Employee Experience Future of Work Organisational Development
10 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 ExCeL London, London United Kingdom
12,500
Expected Attendees
210
Exhibitors

About This Event

The CIPD Festival of Work is the UK's premier event for HR, people management, and workplace professionals, organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The 2026 edition moves to ExCeL London for an expanded free two-day experience bringing together nearly 5,000 people leaders for keynotes, exhibition, and learning across skills, employee experience, and workplace technology. The programme features leading voices in HR, organisational development, and employee engagement, covering topics from AI in HR, workforce planning, and skills development to diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing. The exhibition showcases the latest HR technology platforms, learning management systems, employee benefits solutions, and workplace analytics tools. Whether you are an HR director, people manager, L&D professional, or organisational psychologist, the Festival of Work provides the insights, connections, and inspiration to transform your people strategy.

Highlights

5,000+ people professionals,CIPD-curated programme,Exhibition and keynote stages,Free to attend,CPD-accredited content

Why Attend

The CIPD Festival of Work is essential for HR professionals. Connect with leading HR technology providers, attend CIPD-curated sessions on AI in HR, workforce planning, and employee experience, and network with 5,000+ people leaders. Free registration.

Why Exhibit

Exhibiting at the CIPD Festival of Work connects your brand with 5,000+ HR decision-makers actively sourcing people technology and services. As the CIPD's flagship event, the festival delivers HR directors, L&D managers, and talent professionals from the UK's leading employers.

Who Should Attend

HR directors, people managers, L&D professionals, organisational development specialists, and CIPD members
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Event Details

  • Date
    Wednesday, 10 June 2026
    to Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Timezone
    Europe/London
  • Venue
    ExCeL London
    Royal Victoria Dock
    London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
  • Industry
    HR & People Management
  • Recurrence
    Annual

Organiser

CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
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