GOOD WORK IS GOOD BUSINESS


Claim your free ticket today and be part of the leading event for people and work

We're back with a new line-up and even more festival features and experiences. Helping you champion better work and working lives.

Join us and over 11,500 peers for two days of collaboration, inspiring thought leaders, industry experts, networking with like-minded leaders and festival-goers and an array of immersive activities, taking place across the festival floor.


2025 HEADLINE ARTISTS


WHAT DOES A FREE FESTIVAL TICKET INCLUDE?


At its core, the CIPD Festival of Work is a celebration of the brilliant potential within ourselves. Delivered by the CIPD to help organisations and their people build better working lives, by breaking down silos. Empowering the people profession to communicate, influence and collaborate internally. By sharing know-how and working together — enabled by technology — organisations can truly benefit their people, improve productivity and help society prosper.


FEATURES

This year we’re offering a feast for all the senses with eight distinctive features taking place across the festival floor. Whether you’re focused on AI, wellbeing, strategy or social impact, grab your chance to take part, dive in and build new skills with our biggest ever range of activities.



ARTISTS

With over 150 artists taking to the stage, prepare to be inspired and challenged by this year’s line-up. Step into new perspectives. Learn vital lessons from leading experts across a range of organisations and sectors. And get a glimpse into the future of work.



EXHIBITORS

Discover the latest in workplace technology, learning platforms, HR software solutions and business management tools. From expert services to innovative products, find the support available to you and your organisation. Don’t forget to use the trails to help you identify specific types of product and service solutions to support your needs.

 

THE LINE-UP

Step into new perspectives. Learn vital lessons from other industries. And get a glimpse into the future of work. With insights on people, business and leadership — from global leaders, industry experts, journalists and celebrities — ignite your thinking and sharpen your focus.


THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK 2025 IN NUMBERS


11,500+ Festival-goers

180+ Exhibitors

150+ Sessions of content

130+ Artists

60+ Festival activities

7 Stages