FIRST TIME ATTENDING GUIDE

What does your perfect Festival look like?

Take your pick from leading artists, exciting activities, world class exhibitors and new connections

At it's core the CIPD Festival of Work is a celebration and a collaboration towards a positive future. Reflecting on the brilliant work already done, and looking toward the future still to come. Whatever the innovations are, or challenges may be, we come together with other festival-goers to reshape the workplace for the benefit of society, organisations and most of all you! 


FIND NEW SOLUTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

The CIPD Festival of Work is an experience like no other. If you are attending your first time you may not be sure where is best. With so much available under one roof we've created a handy guide of recommendations. But each person enjoys the Festival in different ways. Choose the experiences that interest you and  plan your perfect 2 day experience.

“It blew my mind. The massive attendance, the numerous sessions, and the variety of exhibitors. It was a great learning and networking event.”

Visiting the Festival can be daunting. With 2 jam-packed days it can help to prioritise the features important to you. Both the line-up programme and festival activities provide optional filters for you to find the content and activities most interesting to you, then add them to your calendar for a personalised agenda. 

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND GAIN INSIGHTS


The exhibition floor is your one stop location to learn from industry leaders and expert solution providers. Look at new technologies, gain insight from profession thought leaders through one-to-one conversions and demonstrations.

And, that's not all. Explore over 130 artists that have been hand selected to provide insights, toolkits and real world case studies. The line-up programme is available and you can build your own agenda. Within a few clicks you will have a personalised calendar.


"Such a great event with loads of practical takeaways about leading businesses responsibly, giving people clarity where possible, centring values at all times and continuing to invest in people"

The With international artists and content from organisations of different industries, you'll benefit from a wealth of professional development and career advice. The Festival also shares knowledge, skills and toolkits needed to break down silos inside organisations. 

BREAK DOWN SILOS TO GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES

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