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“Mind blown by TheSolveEngine talking about AI and humanity at the CIPD Festival of Work, then inspired to do more about mental fitness by Dr Alex George. Great start to day one.”

— HR Consultant
First session down CIPD Festival of Work at the workforce transformation stage Daniel Hulme talking all things Al chaired by Peter Cheese. Great high energy session all about the key challenges & interventions of Al plenty for us to do! #AI #learning #futureofwork #hr #transformation

— Melanie Steel, FCIPD

— Former HR Director, Interim People and Transformation Professional
The CIPD Festival of Work is a great platform to learn, listen, discuss and bring attention to crucial topics like mental health

— Angela Senior

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The CIPD Festival of Work is a great platform to learn, listen, discuss and bring attention to crucial topics like mental health. We STILL need to shift mindsets and reduce stigma around mental health, especially as this week is Men's Mental Health Week. Sharing insights and raising awareness through social media posts can make a significant impact. Be prepared for more updates! First talk of the day and so insightful and makes me look back at my own personal journey!

— Angela Senior

— Self-employed consultant

That's a wrap!

Thank you for joining us

Thank you to the 11,480+ festival-goers who joined us on 12-13 June 2024 at ExCeL London. You helped to create the perfect festival atmosphere across the two days. Jam-packed with interactive content, led by inspirational thought leaders and industry experts, enriching networking opportunities and immersive activities, taking place across the festival floor.

The CIPD Festival of Work will be back next year on 11-12 June 2025 at ExCeL London and we hope to see you all there.

ACTIVITIES

Across the festival floor, visitors discovered a haven of immersive features for you to experience. The Wellbeing Village, Hackathons, People Library, Employee Law Legal Drop-in Clinic and Metaverse returned due to popular demand. Complimenting them this year, we also introduced the AI lab and Social Impact Hub. It's not just professional knowledge; it's a holistic experience that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

ARTISTS

Over 150 expert inspirational speakers and leading experts, hand selected presented you with diverse topics and empowered you to invoke positive change in your organisation. Dive deep into the future of work with immersive formats and exclusive insights.

EXHIBITORS

We had over 170 exhibitor stands, across the festival floor. Showcasing the latest innovations, workplace technology, and business management tools and services. It was an opportunity for an in-person discussion, hands-on demonstrations and gaining real insights into what can effectively be integrated into your organisation.

THE LINE-UP

Over 150 artists covered diverse topics from workplace transformation to organisational culture and leadership development. The festival delved deep into the future of work, examining organisational design, change management, and the skills agenda, including green and digital skills, workforce planning, and more.

Main stage: Workplace transformation

What does the future of work really look like? We explored topics such as AI, hybrid working and ethics to gain a new understanding of organisational culture and leadership development.

EDI

This stage brought together fairness and collaboration and looked at positive actions and innovation within diversity. From looking into initiatives to challenging best practices, the artists helped welcome workplace growth.

Employee experience

From onboarding to retention, listening to employees has never been more vital to organisational success. We discussed how best practices tie into work satisfaction and how to use data you already own for people analytics.

Internal comms

We explored the role of comms within an organisation. Visitors were able to develop strategies to empower their teams and achieve organisational goals. Visitors had the ability to take away toolkits for employee advocacy and case studies on engagement.

L&D

Visitors dissected the skills agenda to develop future skills and explored how to effectively prioritise tasks and manage increasing workloads.

Responsible business

How do you tackle issues of trust or transparency? This stage addressed themes such as pay equality, mental health, wellbeing and many other important topics for a modern organisation.

Wellbeing

Managing physical and mental health is a complex topic. The artists on this stage provided expertise and frameworks from their own professional career to help you asses existing or develop new frameworks for an ever changing world.