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Championing people, transforming work

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is designed to give attendees the answers to the biggest questions facing organisations, and to tackle problems in a modern workplace.

Bringing together peers from around the world, this event continues to set the standard for excellence. Unite in a shared purpose, to translate theories into practice and embrace the latest research and innovations. All whilst networking with connections both new and existing.

Join us at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition on 5-6 November 2025, taking place at the prestigious Manchester Central. Attend in person and be in the room where everything’s happening, or attend online and take everything in at your own pace. Get ready to create significant change in your organisation, your career — or both!

Learn and connect with peers this November

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is designed to give attendees the answers to the biggest questions facing organisations and to tackle problems in a modern workplace.

Bringing together peers from around the world, this event continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us, as we unite in a shared purpose, to translate theories into practice and embrace the latest research and innovations. All whilst networking with connections both new and existing.

Join the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition on 5-6 November 2025, taking place at the prestigious Manchester Central. Attend in person and be in the rooms where everything’s happening, or attend online and take everything in at your own pace. And get ready to create significant change: in your organisation, your career — or both!

Attend for free with an Exhibition ticket. Unlock unmissable knowledge sharing sessions across the Insight stages and Evidence lab live. There are also immersive features, networking activities and leading suppliers to discover.

Purchase a Conference pass and you’ll gain entry to everything across the Exhibition floor. Plus, access to exclusively curated conference content. Hear from inspirational speakers and prominent experts, hand picked for the event. With a Conference pass, you also have the option to attend online. Take advantage of all the Conference content on offer, from the comfort of your own work space. By providing a hybrid format option, we are creating an unforgettable event, accessible to all.

7 interactive features

28+ hours free content

55+ hours of Conference content

130+ leading product and service solution providers

140+ thought leaders and inspirational speakers

7,000+ like-minded professionals

CIPD ACE is a really fantastic opportunity to come and network with colleagues
in the profession, to learn new insights, and takeaways and can support your
organisation. It’s a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about
supporting colleagues across their organisations.

— Claire Cooke

— Head of transformation for HR, Phoenix Group