CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition

Thank you to all of our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for making the 2021 event such a success: we couldn't have done it without you.

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is the flagship event serving the heartland of the people profession. This is your opportunity to reconnect with a global community of people professionals and rebuild a better future for people in the workplace.

2021 conference speakers

Be inspired by leading practitioners and experts with extraordinary stories from within the people profession and beyond.

Aneela McKenna

Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Scottish Parliament

Bernadette Thompson OBE

Deputy Director for Inclusion, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement in the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

Bola Ogundeji

Deputy Director of Workforce and OD, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Caitlin Moran

Journalist, Author, and Broadcaster, The Times

Daniel Kusmanto

Global Head, HR Analytics, ASM Singapore

David Lammy

Labour MP and Shadow Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary

Dr. Wade Larson

Chief Human Resources Officer, Wagstaff US

Emma Codd

Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte

Hana Abu Kharmeh

Human Resources Director, Serco Middle East

Josephina Smith

Global Head of Reward, YouGov

Katherine Gansallo

Global Diversity and Inclusion Director, London Stock Exchange Group

Katie O’Connor

Director, Global Regulatory Affairs and Disability Workstream Lead, Pfizer

Laura Pettitt

Learning and Leadership Development, the LEGO® Group

Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice, London Business School and Leader of the Future of Work Research Consortium

Paul Deemer

Head of Diversity and Inclusion, NHS Employers

Sandra Kerr

Race Equality Director, Business in the Community

Sergio Bachs

Global Head of Culture, Pret A Manger

Shalini Bhateja

HR Vice President Africa, Coca-Cola

Tim Munden

Chief Learning Officer, Unilever

The disruption which the pandemic has caused to work, society and the economy has created a unique opportunity for us to recast all three into a new, better mould. There is a widespread acceptance that the quality of working lives can be radically improved – and the people profession will have a pivotal role in how this is defined.

Discover how to use this window of opportunity to boost responsible business – by optimising the new world of hybrid working, making a step change in engagement and inclusion and gearing up for transformational change. Now is the time to take on board the lessons learnt of the pandemic and play an active, leading role in creating a more purposeful, inclusive and productive working culture and environment.

Gain new perspectives

Be inspired by leading HR practitioners and people with extraordinary stories from beyond the people profession, as they share insights into challenges facing organisations today so you can enhance your own strategies.

Discover new suppliers

Get ahead and quickly get a feel of the latest products and services first-hand, all in one place - saving you hours of research. Including HR technology, L&D, wellbeing, reward and benefits, inclusion and diversity, and much more.

Reconnect with the community

Enjoy the buzz of the exhibition floor, jam-packed with new and immersive networking spaces to engage and catch up with peers. From two stages of Insights sessions to Big Questions Live, there's plenty of dynamic experiences to get involved with.

“You'll hear fabulous speakers and gain new insights about things you're passionate about in the HR profession, how you can develop yourself and your practice. It's eclectic and endlessly interesting.”

“Got to meet lots of interesting people from different industries and sectors. It’s always a really positive experience. You learn so much and meet so many amazing people. Engaging, interesting and informative.”

“You can find a lot of new insight… fresh ideas, practical tools.”