Activity Timetable

Our AI assistant is crafted to redefine hard skill training practices. Through LLM interactions, the AI reasons like an expert, analysing fault codes or symptoms and offering intelligent, data-driven recommendations. It offers precise answers and links to detailed manuals and related documentation, ensuring learners gain comprehensive technical insights, regardless of how ambiguous their questions may be. Elevate your training experience with our AI assistant and embrace the future of technical education.

Our advanced AML and fraud detection solution designed to enhance employee productivity by significantly reducing false positive detections. Featuring explainable analytics, our solution minimises the need for manual checks, streamlining the workflow and allowing your team to focus on more critical tasks. It evaluates fraud detection capabilities with our intelligent, efficient, and transparent solution.

Our LLM Evaluation Solution offers a versatile approach to assess key performance metrics for LLM applications and interactions. With our customizable API framework, you can measure critical risk factors like response/request toxicity, conciseness, and accuracy. Tailored by Mesmerise experts, our foundational APIs facilitate continuous improvement, effective monitoring, and stringent compliance of LLM applications.

Harnessing cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), our innovative tool modernises internal knowledge repositories with an easy, intuitive user experience. It enables organisations to create domain-specific applications that adapt to their unique business needs. For example, it enhances employee onboarding by efficiently answering new joiners' questions about the organization and policies, freeing HR specialists from repetitive inquiries.

The Quiet Room is a safe space that anyone can visit when attending an event, to help manage any sensory overload, triggers or stimulation, or simply take a 10 minute brain break, proven to support mental wellbeing, and improve concentration, productivity and participation. Managed by a safe person for essential supervision, support and safeguarding, trained and experienced in Mental Health First Aid and Neurodiversity Awareness. Our Quiet Room is a device free zone and is a space for visitors to meditate and relax for any needs you have.

In partnership with CIPD HR-Inform, you’ll be able to take advantage of free employment law legal advice, whether this is something affecting your business or you personally. These free, 20-minute meetings with a legal advisor can be pre-planned at a time that suits you during your visit, or you can simply drop by and speak with a professional.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

This mini health check is an opportunity to receive a snapshot of your health in a non-invasive assessment. Delegates will receive test results for cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, body fat, muscle mass and more. As well as receiving results on the day, delegates will also be given advice to help pro-actively manage their wellbeing.

Discover the gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi, designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and strength in both body and mind. Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress relief, improved health, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, our Tai Chi class offers a nurturing environment where you can explore and grow. 

Delivered by The Cuddle Club

• How AI streamlines the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to selecting top talent while reducing hiring times and improving the quality of hires
• AI contribution to effective talent forecasting and strategic workforce planning
• Dual aspects of AI in HR: its potential to enhance fairness and the necessary caution to avoid biases

Our 'Hackathon' is designed to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of delegates across all stages of the event, aiming to address an overarching question that ties into the festival's content. Twice a day, we invite you to participate in these 1.5-hour interactive sessions. The format includes a 10-minute briefing, a 65-minute discussion, and a 15-minute outcomes session. You'll engage with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts, as we explore the seven stages of the show: Workplace Transformation, Responsible Business, Wellbeing, Employee Experience, L&D, Internal Comms, and EDI. Our goal is to gather a comprehensive set of outcomes that reflect the collective knowledge and expertise of our diverse audience. The outcomes generated during the Hackathon will be displayed on a dedicated board, fostering further engagement with the audience both during and after the show. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative shared learning experience, shaping the future of work and driving meaningful change. Join us at the Hackathon and contribute to the conversations that will leave a lasting impact! It's the next level of discussion!

Navigating Menopause: Nutrition and Blood Sugar Balance for Workplace Well-being. In this session, we will delve into the intersection of menopause, nutrition, and blood sugar balance, exploring how dietary choices can significantly impact the experience of menopausal symptoms and overall health.

There are many ways that we learn and a big part of this is through storytelling! 

This is not a normal library! Our human ‘books’ are available for our visitors to ‘check out’ during the show. You’ll get real one-to-one insights from people with a broad range of experience within and around the profession.

Hearing these first-hand experiences facilitates conversation and another opportunity for shared learning at the CIPD Festival of Work. You’re able to check out as many ‘books’ as you like during your time with us, and with such a broad range of topics, you’ll be sure to find your favourite ‘best-seller’!

• Separate AI myths from reality – our team will address common misconceptions and fears surrounding AI technologies 
• We’ll help you understand what AI really means for your day-to-day operations and how it can elevate your business processes 
• You’ll discover how AI is already transforming industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, and what this means for your sector

Journey to your inner oasis: experience blissful tranquillity with guided visualisation meditation. Guided imagery is a powerful practice that uses each of the five senses to ignite positive healing messages throughout the mind and body. Through guided meditation, we can become more mindful and present in all areas of our lives, allowing us to approach each moment with clarity and an open heart.

Delivered by The Cuddle Club

Following on from the CIPD's Trust session on this topic on the Responsible Business Stage, this session will take the conversation further and give you the opportunity to meet with the expert panel and discuss practical ways to help  supporting refugees to translate their skills to the UK and flourish in work

There are many ways that we learn and a big part of this is through storytelling! 

This is not a normal library! Our human ‘books’ are available for our visitors to ‘check out’ during the show. You’ll get real one-to-one insights from people with a broad range of experience within and around the profession.

Hearing these first-hand experiences facilitates conversation and another opportunity for shared learning at the CIPD Festival of Work. You’re able to check out as many ‘books’ as you like during your time with us, and with such a broad range of topics, you’ll be sure to find your favourite ‘best-seller’!

Come have some fun, learning about the climate and carbon literacy with spot prizes – the game is inspired by the ‘Price is Right’ and ‘How Bad Are Bananas?’ by Mike Berners-Lee what’s not to love?!!

Box breathing: the secret to unlocking your inner power and achieving optimal wellbeing in just 60 seconds. Explore a powerful breathing technique used by top performers, such as athletes, U.S. Navy SEALs, police officers, and nurses, to enhance their performance and reduce stress levels. In this mini-workshop, you'll discover the numerous benefits of Box Breathing, learn how to practice it effectively and explore ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.

• Understand AI Capabilities and identify potential risks. 
• Explore how to develop ongoing processes and frameworks to monitor, measure, and protect against bias and drift.

Our 'Hackathon' is designed to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of delegates across all stages of the event, aiming to address an overarching question that ties into the festival's content. Twice a day, we invite you to participate in these 1.5-hour interactive sessions. The format includes a 10-minute briefing, a 65-minute discussion, and a 15-minute outcomes session. You'll engage with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts, as we explore the seven stages of the show: Workplace Transformation, Responsible Business, Wellbeing, Employee Experience, L&D, Internal Comms, and EDI. Our goal is to gather a comprehensive set of outcomes that reflect the collective knowledge and expertise of our diverse audience. The outcomes generated during the Hackathon will be displayed on a dedicated board, fostering further engagement with the audience both during and after the show. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative shared learning experience, shaping the future of work and driving meaningful change. Join us at the Hackathon and contribute to the conversations that will leave a lasting impact! It's the next level of discussion!

Discover the gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi, designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and strength in both body and mind. Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress relief, improved health, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, our Tai Chi class offers a nurturing environment where you can explore and grow. 

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

There are many ways that we learn and a big part of this is through storytelling! 

This is not a normal library! Our human ‘books’ are available for our visitors to ‘check out’ during the show. You’ll get real one-to-one insights from people with a broad range of experience within and around the profession.

Hearing these first-hand experiences facilitates conversation and another opportunity for shared learning at the CIPD Festival of Work. You’re able to check out as many ‘books’ as you like during your time with us, and with such a broad range of topics, you’ll be sure to find your favourite ‘best-seller’!

Delivered by The Cuddle Club

• How to identify critical skills gaps in your team that AI and automation are likely to widen 
• Understand how to foster a symbiotic relationship between human workers and AI systems, enhancing both productivity and job satisfaction 
• How AI can serve as both a tool and an area for skill development

Our AI assistant is crafted to redefine hard skill training practices. Through LLM interactions, the AI reasons like an expert, analysing fault codes or symptoms and offering intelligent, data-driven recommendations. It offers precise answers and links to detailed manuals and related documentation, ensuring learners gain comprehensive technical insights, regardless of how ambiguous their questions may be. Elevate your training experience with our AI assistant and embrace the future of technical education.

Our advanced AML and fraud detection solution designed to enhance employee productivity by significantly reducing false positive detections. Featuring explainable analytics, our solution minimises the need for manual checks, streamlining the workflow and allowing your team to focus on more critical tasks. It evaluates fraud detection capabilities with our intelligent, efficient, and transparent solution.

Our LLM Evaluation Solution offers a versatile approach to assess key performance metrics for LLM applications and interactions. With our customizable API framework, you can measure critical risk factors like response/request toxicity, conciseness, and accuracy. Tailored by Mesmerise experts, our foundational APIs facilitate continuous improvement, effective monitoring, and stringent compliance of LLM applications.

Harnessing cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), our innovative tool modernises internal knowledge repositories with an easy, intuitive user experience. It enables organisations to create domain-specific applications that adapt to their unique business needs. For example, it enhances employee onboarding by efficiently answering new joiners' questions about the organization and policies, freeing HR specialists from repetitive inquiries.

The Quiet Room is a safe space that anyone can visit when attending an event, to help manage any sensory overload, triggers or stimulation, or simply take a 10 minute brain break, proven to support mental wellbeing, and improve concentration, productivity and participation. Managed by a safe person for essential supervision, support and safeguarding, trained and experienced in Mental Health First Aid and Neurodiversity Awareness. Our Quiet Room is a device free zone and is a space for visitors to meditate and relax for any needs you have.

In partnership with CIPD HR-Inform, you’ll be able to take advantage of free employment law legal advice, whether this is something affecting your business or you personally. These free, 20-minute meetings with a legal advisor can be pre-planned at a time that suits you during your visit, or you can simply drop by and speak with a professional.

Come and sample a taster seated massage session. The massage is given on a purpose-built massage chair and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains and leave you refreshed and energised, not “sleepy” as some massage styles do. The massage is given through your clothes and focuses on the back, neck, shoulders and arms, making it ideal for the workplace.

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

This mini health check is an opportunity to receive a snapshot of your health in a non-invasive assessment. Delegates will receive test results for cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, body fat, muscle mass and more. As well as receiving results on the day, delegates will also be given advice to help pro-actively manage their wellbeing.

Discover the gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi, designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and strength in both body and mind. Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress relief, improved health, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, our Tai Chi class offers a nurturing environment where you can explore and grow. 

Following on from the CIPD's Trust session on this topic on the EDI Stage, this session will take the conversation further and give you the opportunity to meet with the expert panel and discuss practical ways to help people with convictions back into the workplace.

Delivered by The Cuddle Club

• Explore how AI can automate routine tasks, from data entry and analysis to complex decision-making processes, freeing you to focus on high-value activities
• Discover how AI can serve as a collaborator, not just a tool, enhancing creative problem-solving and generating innovative ideas

There are many ways that we learn and a big part of this is through storytelling! 

This is not a normal library! Our human ‘books’ are available for our visitors to ‘check out’ during the show. You’ll get real one-to-one insights from people with a broad range of experience within and around the profession.

Hearing these first-hand experiences facilitates conversation and another opportunity for shared learning at the CIPD Festival of Work. You’re able to check out as many ‘books’ as you like during your time with us, and with such a broad range of topics, you’ll be sure to find your favourite ‘best-seller’!

Navigating Menopause: Nutrition and Blood Sugar Balance for Workplace Well-being. In this session, we will delve into the intersection of menopause, nutrition, and blood sugar balance, exploring how dietary choices can significantly impact the experience of menopausal symptoms and overall health.

Join us for a transformative workshop where we will explore the powerful benefits of "cobra breathing" or "ocean breathing", a time-tested technique used in Taoism for centuries. Through this simple yet highly effective diaphragmatic breathing practice, you will increase oxygenation, build internal heat, and create a sense of inner calm and balance. During this break, you will learn how to tap into the power of your breath and experience a renewed sense of energy and vitality. Through this breathing practice, you will clear toxins from your system, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall health and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the world of breathing techniques, you'll walk away with practical tools and techniques that you can use in your daily life to feel more energized.

• Separate AI myths from reality – our team will address common misconceptions and fears surrounding AI technologies 
• We’ll help you understand what AI really means for your day-to-day operations and how it can elevate your business processes
• You’ll discover how AI is already transforming industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, and what this means for your sector

Our 'Hackathon' is designed to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of delegates across all stages of the event, aiming to address an overarching question that ties into the festival's content. Twice a day, we invite you to participate in these 1.5-hour interactive sessions. The format includes a 10-minute briefing, a 65-minute discussion, and a 15-minute outcomes session. You'll engage with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts, as we explore the seven stages of the show: Workplace Transformation, Responsible Business, Wellbeing, Employee Experience, L&D, Internal Comms, and EDI. Our goal is to gather a comprehensive set of outcomes that reflect the collective knowledge and expertise of our diverse audience. The outcomes generated during the Hackathon will be displayed on a dedicated board, fostering further engagement with the audience both during and after the show. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative shared learning experience, shaping the future of work and driving meaningful change. Join us at the Hackathon and contribute to the conversations that will leave a lasting impact! It's the next level of discussion!

Come have some fun, learning about the climate and carbon literacy with spot prizes – the game is inspired by the ‘Price is Right’ and ‘How Bad Are Bananas?’ by Mike Berners-Lee what’s not to love?!!

Delivered by The Cuddle Club

There are many ways that we learn and a big part of this is through storytelling! 

This is not a normal library! Our human ‘books’ are available for our visitors to ‘check out’ during the show. You’ll get real one-to-one insights from people with a broad range of experience within and around the profession.

Hearing these first-hand experiences facilitates conversation and another opportunity for shared learning at the CIPD Festival of Work. You’re able to check out as many ‘books’ as you like during your time with us, and with such a broad range of topics, you’ll be sure to find your favourite ‘best-seller’!

iRest is a meditation practice that has been adapted from the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra to suit modern lifestyles. This dynamic practice enables us to alleviate stress and anxiety, while also increasing dopamine levels. This ancient technique has been successfully used to improve sleep, increase mental clarity, and enhance concentration and emotional stability. In just 20 minutes, you can experience a deep relaxation that is equivalent to 8 hours of sleep. No prior experience is needed to participate in this practice, so join us and discover the transformative benefits of iRest meditation.

Discover the gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi, designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and strength in both body and mind. Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress relief, improved health, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, our Tai Chi class offers a nurturing environment where you can explore and grow. 

• Gain a solid understanding of what AI is, the various types of AI technologies, and how they differ from traditional software solutionss
• Practical advice on assessing your organization’s readiness for AI, including identifying potential AI opportunities that align with your business objectives
• How to develop a strategic approach to AI that includes setting realistic goals, choosing the right technologies, and managing expectations

Our 'Hackathon' is designed to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of delegates across all stages of the event, aiming to address an overarching question that ties into the festival's content. Twice a day, we invite you to participate in these 1.5-hour interactive sessions. The format includes a 10-minute briefing, a 65-minute discussion, and a 15-minute outcomes session. You'll engage with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts, as we explore the seven stages of the show: Workplace Transformation, Responsible Business, Wellbeing, Employee Experience, L&D, Internal Comms, and EDI. Our goal is to gather a comprehensive set of outcomes that reflect the collective knowledge and expertise of our diverse audience. The outcomes generated during the Hackathon will be displayed on a dedicated board, fostering further engagement with the audience both during and after the show. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative shared learning experience, shaping the future of work and driving meaningful change. Join us at the Hackathon and contribute to the conversations that will leave a lasting impact! It's the next level of discussion!

Where mindfulness meets movement and breath becomes our guide. Led by experienced yogi, our sessions are designed to nurture both the body and the mind, inviting practitioners of all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Delivered by The Cuddle Club