until the early bird offer ends.
Join your peers in person in Manchester with a free Exhibition ticket or secure a Conference pass for access to four content streams to enhance your learning. All CIPD members save on their Conference pass booking.
Whether you're looking for practical workplace solutions or strategic insight to shape your organisation, there's an attendance option suitable to your requirements. Attend the Exhibition for free to access research-led learning, interactive features and over 130 leading suppliers, or choose a Conference pass for exclusive strategic content from leading practitioners and experts. CIPD members benefit from an exclusive saving on Conference passes as part of their membership, while non-members are welcome to attend at the standard rate.
Getting sign-off to attend the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition shouldn't feel complicated. Use our pre-written request letter to show your line manager the immediate, practical value attending brings to your organisation. Download the template here.
Attending with colleagues gives your team a shared learning and networking experience, helping you exchange ideas and turn new insight into action together.
Groups of six or more are eligible for bespoke discount packages. To arrange your group booking, contact our event support team at cipdevents.tickets@wonderly.agency.
The early-bird rate offers groups of three to five the greatest saving, so purchase by Friday 18th September to take advantage of this offer.
From 19 September, groups of three to five can save 10% by entering code GROUP3TE0426 when booking. If you have any queries on tickets, please contact our customer support team who will be happy to assist you - cipdevents.tickets@wonderly.agency
*All prices shown are VAT exclusive. Early bird ends 18 September 2026 23:59 (GMT).
| Conference sessions | ✓ Included |
| Exhibition floor features | ✓ Included |
| Access to all exhibitors | ✓ Included |
| Insight stages | ✓ Included |
| Members Central | ✓ Included |
| Networking activities | ✓ Included |
| Post-event playback | ✓ Included |
| Conference sessions | — Not included |
| Exhibition floor features | ✓ Included |
| Access to all exhibitors | ✓ Included |
| Insight stages | ✓ Included |
| Member Central | Members only |
| Networking activities | Limited access |
| Post-event playback | — Not included |
| Conference sessions | ✓ Included |
| Exhibition floor features | ✓ Included |
| Access to all exhibitors | ✓ Included |
| Insight stages | ✓ Included |
| Member Central | — Not included |
| Networking activities | ✓ Included |
| Post-event playback | ✓ Included |
| Conference sessions | ✓ Included |
| Exhibition floor features | ✓ Included |
| Access to all exhibitors | ✓ Included |
| Insight stages | ✓ Included |
| Member Central | ✓ Included |
| Networking activities | ✓ Included |
| Post-event playback | ✓ Included |
Wednesday 4 November 2026 (08:30 - 17:10)
Thursday 5 November 2026 (08:30 - 16:00)
Manchester Central Convention Complex,
Windmill St, Manchester, M2 3GX;
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