FAQs

I ALREADY HAVE A CONFERENCE TICKET, DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR AN EXHIBITION PASS ALSO?
No, all exhibition features are included in the cost of your conference ticket.

I HAVE BOOKED A CONFERENCE TICKET, WHERE CAN I PRE-BOOK THE CONFERENCE SESSIONS THAT I WANT TO ATTEND?
Conference sessions are not pre-bookable for an online event.

I AM NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR THE CONFERENCE, WHAT ALTERNATIVE IS THERE?
The exhibition is completely free to attend either in person or online. Register for a free exhibition pass and you’ll get access to: our free learning showcases available live and on-demand, 30+ leading suppliers showcasing the latest products and services, the Wellbeing Hub, and online networking facilities to create new connections with peers globally. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FREE EXHIBITION PASS?
A free exhibition pass will grant you access to:

• Our streams of free learning showcases
• Exhibition access with 100+ leading suppliers
• Networking opportunities
• Access to on-demand exhibition content
• Wellbeing Hub activities

To access the conference, you will need to book a conference ticket (which includes access to the exhibition). Find out more about the conference programme and ticket prices.

WILL I BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SESSIONS AT A LATER TIME OR DATE?
Yes, sessions will be made available to access both real-time and on-demand, meaning you can watch the sessions at a later time or date that suits you until 23:59 (BST) on 16 July 2022. 

DO YOU PROVIDE SUBTITLES AND CLOSED CAPTIONING?
Yes, all online conference sessions and free learning sessions will have subtitles and closed captioning for those with hearing disabilities.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY FOR CONFERENCE TICKETS?
Cancellations will be accepted up until Monday 16 May 2022. Please note: a £45 administration fee will be incurred to process all ticket refunds. It will not be possible to cancel bookings with less than 30 days notice to the first day of the event. Substitute delegates are welcome at no extra charge. Any ticket cancellations that still have payment outstanding will be liable for either the administration fee or the full registration fee, dependent on the date and time of the cancellation. Attendance fees will not be refunded in the event of threat of war, terrorism or other circumstances outside of the organisers’ control. Where the organisers elect to cancel a conference the liability of the organiser will be limited to a refund of any fees paid. The organisers are not liable for any consequential loss. Our full booking terms and conditions are available here

WHEN IS THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK 2022?
Wednesday 15 June – 08:15-17:15 BST
Thursday 16 June – 08:30-17:00 BST

WHAT ARE YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON?
We are looking forward to reconnecting the people profession at face-to-face events. The CIPD and Haymarket Media Group (who deliver events on behalf of the CIPD) continue to follow the guidelines set out by the government and closely monitor the situation with regard to Covid-19 on a regular basis.

The health and safety of event attendees is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe and to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, please note the following:

• Stay at home if you have Covid or any Covid symptoms. 
• Be mindful that some people might not be comfortable shaking hands and may wish to maintain some distancing in one to one contact.
• Hand sanitising stations will be available for you to use throughout the venue. 

HOW DO I ACCESS THE ONLINE PLATFORM?
If you have registered for a conference ticket or a free exhibition pass, we will send you details on how to access and navigate around the event platform to your registered email address the week before the festival.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Don’t forget to use the following hashtag #FestivalofWork throughout the event to join the conversation.  

WHAT SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
Please visit festivalofwork.com/exhibit for further information or contact the Commercial Team on sales@festivalofwork.com.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A FREE PRESS TICKET? 
Please contact press@cipd.co.uk to register as a member of the press to attend the virtual CIPD Festival of Work. Please note that press registration is restricted to journalists, editors, publishers, broadcasters and bloggers associated with the HR industry and related fields. Press applications may be required to produce accreditation. Non-editorial representatives are not eligible – these interested parties are invited to book a conference ticket or to register as a free visitor to the exhibition only.

WHERE CAN I VIEW YOUR LATEST PRESS RELEASES?
Head over to the CIPD’s Media Centre, where you’ll find latest press releases and information on spokespeople.