Join us for the CIPD Northern Ireland Annual Conference, 28 November at the ICC, Belfast.
Hear the latest insights on driving fair, meaningful and productive work
Throughout the day you will be guided through an expert-led programme offering thought-provoking and practical insights through a mix of keynote talks, panel discussions and case studies.
What to expect?
- Fresh, practical content from local, national and international thought-leaders
- High-quality networking opportunities with wide range of companies and senior professionals
- An interactive format
- Meet with selected service providers, offering products and services that can support you in your role and your organisation
If you’re in an HR, L&D or managerial role and passionate about enabling purposeful jobs, ethical practices and inclusive work environments, then this conference is perfect for you!
Speakers Include:
- Jason Bradbury – Author, TV presenter and former host of The Gadget Show UK
- David D’Souza, Membership Director, CIPD
- Angela Peacock, CEO, PDT Global
- Jill Minne, Strategic HR Director, Northern Ireland Civil Service
- Leigh Lafever-Ayer, VP HR, Enterprise Holdings
(see the full line-up below)
Group early-bird rates also available – book 4 tickets for the price of 3 and save up to £249!
***For sponsorship and/or exhibition queries, please contact: northernireland@cipd.co.uk
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Programme
Day 1
28 Nov 2019
08:30-09:30
Registration, refreshments and networking
Panel discussion: the future of the people profession – driving ethical decision making
10:10-11:00
ICC, Belfast
Matt ElliottChief People Officer, Bank of Ireland
Yvonne CookeHead of HR, Police Service of Northern Ireland
Jill MinneStrategic HR Director, Northern Ireland Civil Service
Alessandra CapezioAcademic, Australia National University
Jonny GiffordSenior Adviser, Organisational Behaviour, CIPD
11:00-11:30
Morning refreshments and networking
A1 – Fairer work: Panel discussion – Diversity and inclusion – creating a truly inclusive environment
11:30-12:20
ICC, Belfast
Conor CurranHead of Diversity and Inclusion, Queen's University Belfast
Julie DennisHead of Diversity and Inclusion, OD and HR, Acas
Leigh Lafever-AyerVP HR, Enterprise Holdings
James Haq-MylesGlobal Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, Travelex
Jonny GiffordSenior Adviser, Organisational Behaviour, CIPD
A3 – Skilled work: Case study – Attraction and recruitment and the labour market – increasing your EVP and selecting the right candidates
11:30-12:20
ICC, Belfast
Andrew HylandHead of Recruitment and Resourcing, Macmillan Cancer Support
Claire ColvinDirect of Talent and Organisation Development, CDE Global
Avril AndersonNetworks and Communities Manager, Scotland and Northern Ireland, CIPD
12:20-13:20
Networking lunch
14:10-14:20
Room change
B2 – Productive work: Case study – Engagement and employee voice – new approaches to increase motivation and performance
14:20-15:10
ICC, Belfast
Nik PautzResearch Associate, Nottingham Business School
Helen ShiptonProfessor, Nottingham Business School
Jonny GiffordSenior Adviser, Organisational Behaviour, CIPD
B3 – Skilled work: Panel discussion – Developing future skills – reskilling people to be ready for the future
14:20-15:10
ICC, Belfast
Professor Gillian ArmstrongDirector of Business Engagement, Ulster University
Mike MairHead of L&D, BARD Pharmaceuticals
Kate RossL&D Lead, Early Professionals Manager, IBM
15:10-15:30
Afternoon refreshments and networking
Meet the speakers
Yvonne Cooke
Head of HR, Police Service of Northern IrelandAlessandra Capezio
Academic, Australia National UniversityAvril Anderson
Networks and Communities Manager, Scotland and Northern Ireland, CIPDConor Curran
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Queen's University BelfastAndrew Hyland
Head of Recruitment and Resourcing, Macmillan Cancer SupportCharles Cotton
Senior Performance and Reward Adviser, CIPDJonny Gifford
Senior Adviser, Organisational Behaviour, CIPDHelen Shipton
Professor, Nottingham Business SchoolProfessor Gillian Armstrong
Director of Business Engagement, Ulster UniversityJames Haq-Myles
Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, TravelexClaire Colvin
Direct of Talent and Organisation Development, CDE GlobalMatt Elliott
Chief People Officer, Bank of IrelandKate Ross
L&D Lead, Early Professionals Manager, IBMLeigh Lafever-Ayer
VP HR, Enterprise HoldingsMike Mair
Head of L&D, BARD PharmaceuticalsJill Minne
Strategic HR Director, Northern Ireland Civil ServiceDavid D’Souza
Membership Director, CIPDNik Pautz
Research Associate, Nottingham Business SchoolLee Ann Panglea
Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland, CIPDAngela Peacock
CEO, PDT GlobalJulie Dennis
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, OD and HR, AcasJason Bradbury
Author, TV presenter and former host of The Gadget Show UKEdward Houghton
Head of Research and Thought Leadership, CIPD
Location
ICC Belfast
Belfast
2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 3WH