General information A-Z
Cash point – located outside Coes bakery.
Certificates of attendance – please contact [email protected]
com and they will send them out electronically after the event. Cloakroom – there are two cloakrooms which are close to the main entrance. For coats only, use the cloakroom on the right, for big bags use the cloakroom on the left. The cost is £1 for a coat, £2 for a bag and £5 for a large bag (bigger than a cabin suitcase).
Disabled access – There are eight wide bays on the lower ground floor of the multi-storey car park at Olympia London, chargeable at the standard rates. Olympia London has full access for disabled visitors. Should you need assistance a member of staff will be available to help. The conference spaces are all accessible by wheelchair.
Dress code – business/smart. We advise comfy shoes.
Parking – we recommend parking in the Motor Rail car park at the end of Olympia Way. https://olympia.london/
visiting/parking/book-parking Phone charging – free charging points in the Connect area.
Quiet room – please ask the Organisers’ Office on the Gallery level and they will be able to help.
Security – as part of the security procedures for this event, bag checks will be conducted as you enter the show. Please ensure that you wear your badge and keep your personal belongings with you at all times.
- WiFi – There is complimentary wifi provided throughout the venue. Please select the ‘CIPD FOW free WiFi’ network and agree to the terms and conditions to gain access.
WHEN IS THE CIPD FESTIVAL OF WORK 2022?
Wednesday 15 June – 08:30-18:00 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.
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
ACCOMMODATION
To book accommodation at preferential rates, please visit the website HERE.
Alternatively, you can call Priority on 0845 6123 611 or +44 1473 550 620 quoting Event Code: HAYC119
WHAT SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
Please visit festivalofwork.com/exhibit for further information or contact the Commercial Team on [email protected]
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A FREE PRESS TICKET?
Please contact [email protected] 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.
What we are doing to make this event more sustainable
We are working with the venue and all of our suppliers to reduce the environmental impact and increase the positive social and economic contribution of this event. Here are some of the things we are doing:
- Our venue, London Olympia ensures that 100% of its waste output is diverted from landfill. 98% of it is recycled and the remaining 2% being recovered as waste for energy.
- Our central London location is easy to reach by public transport.
- Our procurement process requires our suppliers to demonstrate the steps they are taking to make their own operations sustainable.
- London Olympia has signed up to WRAP’s “Guardians of Grub” project to minimise food waste and ensure any surplus goes to those in need.
- We provide water refill stations so that you can refill water bottles rather than rely on disposable packaging.
- You’ll receive a discount on your coffee if you bring your own cup – but if you don’t, our cups are fully compostable.
- Your badge is made of paper (FSC certified) and no plastic badge wallets are used.
- Our lanyards are made from recycled plastic water bottles.
- All of our signage is recycled by specialist waste management companies.
- We are working with sponsors and exhibitors to minimise materials they dispose of whilst at the conference.
- We ensure that the carpet, signage, lanyards and paper used at the event are made from recycled materials and it is recycled or reused at the end of the event.
- We have reduced the amount of printed materials which we provide to attendees by switching to digital.
What we are doing to make the event more accessible
We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone – here are some examples of what this means in practice:
- Olympia is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
- We ask all our attendees if they have any additional requirements as part of the registration process and make every effort to accommodate these.
- There are hearing loops on all the content stages for anyone who is hard of hearing.
- The hybrid delivery of our conference content means that anyone who does not want to attend in person, for whatever reason, can view the content wherever they like.
- All our virtual content streams are subtitled.
Click here to find more information on how Olmypia is accessible as a venue.
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