Andy Briggs
Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Group
The CIPD Festival of Work is a chance to immerse yourself in a world of inspiration and discovery – developing you, your people and your business.
In a unique online experience over three days, you can consider new viewpoints and fresh ideas, while exploring how learning, technology and innovation can come together to shape remarkable
workplaces that put people first.
Virtual festival features
Learn
Find the right way forward to take on whatever challenges you and your business face right now.
Connect
Mix with speakers, product and service providers and fellow festival-goers to share ideas and create new connections.
Experience
Be inspired by the range of products and services from our sponsors and exhibitors with our virtual exhibition stands.
2020 conference line-up
The latest innovations, case studies, research and tech-based solutions were brought to life by a line-up of stellar speakers.
Angela Ignam
Head of People Analytics and Insight, Aviva
Caroline Criado-Perez OBE
British Feminist, Activist and Journalist
Dame Helena Morrissey
Financier, Author, and Founder of the 30% Club
Dr Hannah Fry
Associate Professor Mathematics of Cities, Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London
John Amaechi OBE
Organisational Psychologist, Director of the UK’s largest NHS Trust, and former NBA Player
Lord Gus O’Donnell
Chairman, Frontier Economics
Matthew Syed
Writer, Broadcaster and Thought Leader
Natasha Adams
Chief People Officer, Tesco
Professor Dame Carol Black
Chair, British Library and Centre for Ageing Better
Professor Simon Anholt
Founder, The Good Country Index and Independent Policy Advisor
Winston Ben Clements
Specialist and Advisor on Inclusion and Culture to global organisations
“Great two days. I learned, I laughed, I listened and loved being
with like-minded people. My first ever festival was a success.”
Interim Head of HR, FDM Group
Platinum sponsors
Festival partners
