CIPD Festival of Work London 2026

A two-day London event bringing together HR, L&D and business leaders to explore workforce strategy, technology and workplace performance.

The CIPD Festival of Work 2026 runs June 10-11, gathering human resources (HR) and learning and development (L&D) professionals alongside business leaders to examine the trends and tools shaping the future of work. The event takes place at ExCeL London and features over 130 speakers, 150+ sessions and 210+ exhibitors.

Sessions span employee experience, HR technology, diversity and inclusion, and talent management, with an emphasis on evidence-led insights and practical workplace applications. A Festival on Demand pass is also available for attendees who wish to access content remotely after the event.

Festival of Work 2026 Themes

• Employee Experience: Strategies to enhance engagement, retention and performance
• Future of Work: Insights on evolving workforce models, including remote and hybrid work
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Driving inclusive cultures and leadership roles in DEI
• Talent Management: Approaches to recruitment, retention and skills development
• HR Technology: Innovations in AI, people analytics and digital tools for HR
• Leadership & Organisational Development: Building high-performing cultures and effective leadership
• Wellbeing & Workplace Performance: Linking employee wellbeing to productivity and business outcomes

Who Should Attend Festival of Work 2026

The event is designed for practitioners and leaders responsible for people strategy and organisational effectiveness, including:

• HR professionals focused on workforce strategy and operations
• Learning & Development professionals driving skills and capability programs
• People managers overseeing team performance and engagement
• Business leaders involved in workforce planning and organisational development