Thank you for joining us and taking part in the leading event for people and work

We welcomed delegates with a new line-up and even more festival features and experiences. Helping them champion better work and working lives.

We were joined by over 12,000 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, that took place across the festival floor.


2025 HEADLINE ARTISTS


WHAT DID THE 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 offered a feast for all the senses with eight distinctive features taking place across the festival floor. Whether you focused on AI, wellbeing, strategy or social impact, you could take part, dive in and build new skills with our biggest ever range of activities.



ARTISTS

With over 150 artists on the stages, festival-goers were inspired and challenged by this year’s line-up. Stepping into new perspectives. Learning vital lessons from leading experts across a range of organisations and sectors. And glimpsing into the future of work.



EXHIBITORS

Festival-goers explored the latest in workplace technology, learning platforms, HR software solutions and business management tools. From expert services to innovative products, attendees found the support available to them and their organisations. 

 

THE LINE-UP

With insights on people, business and leadership — from global leaders, industry experts, journalists and celebrities — you were able to ignite your thinking and sharpen your focus.


THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK 2025 IN NUMBERS


11,500+ Festival-goers

210+ Exhibitors

150+ Sessions of content

140+ Festival activities

130+ Artists

7 Stages