Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

This workshop dives into the critical best practices for using AI safely, responsibly, and ethically. You will leave with the essential skills to confidently use AI tools to get the best output while avoiding common pitfalls.

Are you hoping to progress your career into becoming a senior people professional? Join us to explore how to progress into a senior position and the skills and experience that will help you along the way. Our panel of experienced senior people professionals will talk to you about how they have navigated challenges they've faced along the way, as well as sharing their top, practical tips.

Step inside a live unfair dismissal tribunal hearing as Claire Matthews challenges Meadowbrook Care Home. Observe how AI-drafted legal arguments and witness evidence hold up under intense cross-examination, and cast your vote on the verdict.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Whether you work in learning and development, have responsibility for capability and skills, or are simply interested in the future of workplace learning, this informal session is for you. Join CIPD's Learning & Development community to meet other professionals facing similar challenges, exchange ideas and explore the topics shaping the profession today. You'll have the opportunity to network with peers, join facilitated discussions and meet the member volunteers and CIPD colleagues who help shape the network. If you've ever wondered how to get more from your CIPD membership, expand your professional network or become more involved in the L&D community, this is the perfect place to start.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Reclaim time within your week by turning AI into your supportive partner. You will leave with practical techniques that will fundamentally change how you manage your work and boost your overall efficiency.

Connect directly with the CIPD’s Chief Executive, Neil Carberry, in an exclusive live session for members. Alongside your peers, discover how the CIPD is advocating for the people profession, and join daily facilitated discussions to actively shape our community’s future.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

This session will explore what experienced people professionals wished they'd known before entering the profession. Panellists who have experienced different routes into the profession will discuss how they navigated challenges they faced upon trying to enter HR. They'll also talk to you about key skills required upon entering the profession.

Uncover the critical legal boundaries in this combined unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claim. Watch key witness testimony and evidence tested under cross-examination before deciding if the claimant wins or loses.

Designed for senior practitioners, HR leaders and those aspiring to strategic leadership roles, this session offers an opportunity to connect with peers navigating similar opportunities and challenges. Through facilitated discussion and networking, you'll explore the issues shaping organisations today while building valuable professional relationships. You'll also meet the members and CIPD colleagues who lead this community, hear about upcoming activity and discover how you can contribute to shaping future conversations. Whether you're already in a senior leadership role or working towards one, come along and find your professional community.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Connect with fellow people professionals and explore the emotions that shape our careers.

 HR and people professionals are often encouraged to leave their emotions at the door, yet many feelings influence how you work, lead and support others. This interactive session offers a different professional conversation, using simple poetry prompts to help you reflect, connect and turn emotions into positive action. Hosted by the Association of Business Poets, you'll jump aboard The Transformation Express and will have the opportunity to share experiences, connect with peers and consider the small actions that can support your own wellbeing and career journey. You’ll leave with a practical tool for expressing emotions at work, a stronger sense of connection with others, and one small action to take forward in the week ahead and beyond. New and experienced practitioners- join us for a unique and reflective session that will help you build connections, gain fresh perspectives and discover the power of expression in the workplace.

Discover how to use AI as a powerful sparring partner that can enhance your human skills, including creativity, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. You will explore several methods to use AI to generate new ideas, test scenarios, and make smarter decisions.

Calling those thinking about becoming an independent people consultant or looking to develop their independent consultancy. Join an experienced panel of independent people consultants as they share their journey into consultancy, including what prompted them to make the move, how they built their confidence and the successes and challenges they’ve experienced along the way. as well as the transferrable skills and experience which will support you starting up or transitioning into this space.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Meet new people. Hear different perspectives. Spark change. Join us for a fun, fast session where you can meet other people professionals and learn more about the CIPD Trust. Discover how people professionals are opening up access to work for more people and hear inspiring stories from CIPD Trust changemakers about the difference they're making. Alongside some great conversations and new connections, you'll discover ways to volunteer and get involved with the CIPD Trust. Expect lively chats, new ideas, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow people professionals from a range of backgrounds and sectors.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

This workshop dives into the critical best practices for using AI safely, responsibly, and ethically. You will leave with the essential skills to confidently use AI tools to get the best output while avoiding common pitfalls.

An experienced panel of HR leaders will be joining us to talk to you about their journey into becoming a HR leader and will be highlighting some of the successes and challenges that they've faced so far. They'll bring to life what a day in the life of a HR leader looks like, and will share some tips on how to set yourself up for success in this space. Discover more about what skills are required, particularly if you're looking to make a step up from a senior people professional.

Step inside a live unfair dismissal tribunal hearing as Claire Matthews challenges Meadowbrook Care Home. Observe how AI-drafted legal arguments and witness evidence hold up under intense cross-examination, and cast your vote on the verdict.

If you work in organisational development, organisation design, change, transformation or people strategy, this interactive networking session is for you. Join other members who share an interest in creating effective organisations and supporting successful change. You'll have the chance to discuss current challenges, exchange experiences and learn from fellow practitioners in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Meet the volunteers and CIPD team behind the network, discover upcoming opportunities to get involved and strengthen your connections within the OD&D community.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Connect directly with the CIPD’s Chief Executive, Neil Carberry, in an exclusive live session for members. Alongside your peers, discover how the CIPD is advocating for the people profession, and join daily facilitated discussions to actively shape our community’s future.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Reclaim time within your week by turning AI into your supportive partner. You will leave with practical techniques that will fundamentally change how you manage your work and boost your overall efficiency.

Join us to learn more about some of the various specialisms within the people profession such as Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Coaching and ED&I. Our specialist panellists will talk to us about the route they took into their chosen specialism(s), how they decided upon their particular specialism and the skills required to excel. Join the session to discover practical top tips for learning about or entering a specialism.

This welcoming session is open to all members working in higher education, research, teaching or academic practice, as well as those with an interest in the connection between research and professional practice. Meet peers from across the academic community, discuss the issues that matter most to you and build new professional relationships through facilitated networking and conversation. You'll also have the opportunity to meet the people leading the Academics community, learn more about the support available and explore ways to engage with fellow members throughout the year.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Uncover the critical legal boundaries in this combined unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claim. Watch key witness testimony and evidence tested under cross-examination before deciding if the claimant wins or loses.

Studying towards your CIPD qualification or at an early stage of your people profession career? This session is designed specifically for you. Connect with fellow students and emerging professionals, share experiences, discuss your career ambitions and build relationships that can support you throughout your professional journey. You'll meet the members and CIPD colleagues behind the Student Network, discover opportunities to get involved and learn how the community can support you as you progress your career in people practice.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Discover how to use AI as a powerful sparring partner that can enhance your human skills, including creativity, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. You will explore several methods to use AI to generate new ideas, test scenarios, and make smarter decisions.

Are you currently studying towards a people profession qualification or considering taking the next step in your learning? Join us to hear from our panellists as they share their experiences, key learnings and the things they wish they had known when starting their studies. We’ll explore how to balance study, work and personal commitments, as well as how to make the most of resources, networks, mentors and learning opportunities beyond your formal studies. Join the session to discover practical tips to help build your confidence and get the most from your learning journey.

Whether you're an internal consultant, independent practitioner or aspiring consultant, this session brings together members who use influencing, advisory and consulting skills to create impact. Join facilitated discussions around the challenges and opportunities facing consultants today, meet professionals from a range of sectors and expand your network of peers. You'll also meet the members and CIPD colleagues leading the People Consultants community and find out how you can stay connected, contribute and get involved in future activities.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Reset. Reflect. Reconnect. Take a mindful pause from the busy conference floor to craft your own leather keyring. In just 45 minutes, discover how slowing down to create can spark new ideas, deepen connections and inspire stronger, more creative teams.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Visit the Membership Assessment Support Centre on the exhibition floor for a 30-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you’ll receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.