WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ATTENDING

The Annual Conference and Exhibition is the flagship CIPD event, designed as an extension of all that the CIPD offers. Join us as we set the global standard of excellence for the people profession whilst delivering content in key areas. Gain the guidance and insights to shape your career, strengthen your credibility and keep your skills current, whilst championing professionalism within the workplace.


The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition provides a wealth of insights, enabling you to embrace innovations and enhance your confidence to effect positive change within your organisation. Attendees will leave with a shared understanding and strategies to implement into your business, all whilst striving to develop a positive workplace culture.


Join us in Manchester Central, as attendees from HR, L&D, OD and the wider people profession, people managers and business leaders come together. Become an active participant within the immersive sessions and exciting features on offer. Designed to drive two-way collaboration, through a range of engaging formats.


This two day event celebrates the overarching themes of Championing professionalism, Productivity & Skills, AI and Workplace conflict, within the four streams of the Conference. As well as bringing it to life across the Exhibition floor. Weaved within the Insight stages and Evidence lab live agendas, immersive features and of course the sessions available on the CIPD stand itself. With leading product and service solution providers across the Exhibition floor complimenting everything else on offer.


So, mark your calendar for the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition! A mesmerising blend of inspiration, thought-provoking discussions, invaluable networking opportunities and a wide array of industry-leading suppliers.


7 Interactive features

With returning favourites and new features, you'll find a wealth of interactive activities to engage with across the event. Whether you're looking to take some time for yourself, become immersed in problem-solving discussions or focus on your professional development, you'll find something to suit your needs and enhance your experience.

28+ hours free content

The Insights stages look at key competencies and what it means to be an innovative leader. Focusing on HR transformation, Learning & Skills and Employee engagement, and delivered by the best and brightest across the profession. Whilst Evidence lab live shines a light on the latest academic research, case studies and best practices for practitioners. 

55+ hours of Conference content

With four dedicated content streams, designed to tackle the latest issues facing the profession. Discover expertly curated content, focusing on Workplace AI, Skills & Productivity, Boosting employee experience and Leading responsibly. Delivered in a range of immersive formats, this is your opportunity to gain the insights to allow you to retain a competitive edge.

130+ Leading product and service solution providers

Whether you’re looking for the next service or solution provider to amplify your strategies, or to have a catch-up with an existing supplier, it can all be found on the Exhibition floor. 

140+ Thought leaders and inspirational speakers

Hand-selected experts, whose aim is to leave you inspired. From innovators and top practitioners to authors, influencers and researchers. You’ll find no shortage of expertise across the Conference and Exhibition floor.

6,500+ like-minded professionals to network with

Network with your peers across different industries across the UK and globally. With dedicated network formats designed to help you forge new connections.

Find inspiration on the Exhibition floor


Access over 130 exhibitors and 28+ hours of content across the Insight stages and Evidence lab live, with your free Exhibition ticket or in-person Conference pass. Gain entry to thought provoking sessions, the latest academia backed research and leading service and solution providers.

This year, there will be seven interactive and engaging features taking place across the event. From returning popular features; the Relaxation area and Ethics @ACE, to the new for 2024; Conflict workshops and the Quiet room.

All of this, supported by a wealth of activities and networking opportunities with 1000's of like-minded HR, LD, OD people professionals, people managers and business leaders. What's more... you can access this all for free with an Exhibition ticket.

Available to Conference pass holders only, the Conference streams can be attended in person and via online, from the comfort of your own device. Unlock 55+ hours of curated content across the two days of the event. With the four topic streams, aligned to the key areas facing the profession in our day-to-day lives.

These thought-provoking and interactive sessions will arm delegates with real world case studies and a toolkit you can implement into your work environment. Presenting you with future strategies and actionable insights on championing professionalism in the workplace. Whilst providing you with a wealth of networking connections.

Delivered across four content streams, by 140+ cherry-picked leading experts and inspirational speakers. Join us, as the Conference defines what the full potential of the people profession looks like in the future, and how to champion better working lives — for the benefit of you and your organisation.

Plus, when you attend the Conference as a Member, you can save up to £300* on your Conference pass, when you book before 19 September. Secure yours today!


A Conference agenda that deep dives into pressing topics



Attending as a CIPD member?


At the end of day one there will be an exclusive member only session on the Conference programme.  Whether you attend for free with an Exhibition ticket or purchase a Conference pass, as a current CIPD member, you’ll gain access to this exclusive content. You can check the Conference agenda and filter ‘member only sessions’ for more information which will be shared shortly. 

Don’t forget to head over to the CIPD stand, located on the Exhibition floor. The team will be there to answer any questions you may have. Be it about your membership, details on the latest courses and qualification on offer, or to see what resources are available to your organisation, you’ll find your answers here. Full agenda for the CIPD stand coming soon.

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*Launch price offer ends 23:59 (BST) Thursday 19 September 2024