CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
ActiveOverview
CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s flagship professional event for HR, people management, and learning and development audiences. It combines conference programming, research-led learning, networking, and a commercial exhibition focused on workplace services and HR technology.
The event is positioned as a UK professional-development and supplier-engagement platform rather than as a standalone software or product company. The event website states that the CIPD works in partnership with Wonderly, a division of Haymarket Media Group Ltd, to deliver the conference and exhibition; the 2026 edition is scheduled for Manchester Central.
History
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is an annual professional event organized under the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the United Kingdom’s professional body for people development. The supplied event website identifies the CIPD as the event owner and states that delivery is undertaken in partnership with Wonderly, a division of Haymarket Media Group Ltd. The event brings together HR, learning and development, and people professionals through conference sessions, research-led learning, and an exhibition. Its founding year is not established from the available source.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Passes — full conference and exhibition access | Paid professional conference education and networking | Price varies by attendee type and edition |
| Exhibition Tickets — exhibition and selected learning access | Lower-commitment access to suppliers and event content | Price varies by edition |
| Exhibition Sponsorships — branded exhibitor packages | Commercial visibility and lead generation for workplace-solution providers | Custom pricing |
| Speaking Opportunities — conference and insight-stage participation | Expert contribution and professional visibility | Custom pricing |
| Exhibitor Packages — exhibition stands and related services | B2B marketplace presence for HR and workplace vendors | Custom pricing |
Manufacturing
Not applicable: this is a professional conference and exhibition rather than a manufacturer. Event programming and delivery are provided by the CIPD in partnership with Wonderly, a division of Haymarket Media Group Ltd.
Notable Products
- CIPD Annual Conference - Annual UK conference featuring practitioner, researcher, and organizational-leader sessions on HR and workplace issues.
- CIPD Annual Exhibition - Exhibition area where attendees review HR technology, learning, wellbeing, financial, sustainability, and related workplace solutions.
- Insight Stages - Research-led educational programming available through dedicated insight stages during the event.
- Conference Passes - Conference-access package combining exhibition access with curated conference sessions.
- Exhibition Tickets - Exhibition-only attendance option providing access to exhibitors and selected learning content.
Reputation
The event is recognized within the UK HR and people-profession community as a major forum for professional learning, peer networking, and supplier discovery. Its association with the CIPD gives it professional-body credibility, while the exhibition connects attendees with commercial vendors. As with large industry events, its value can vary by attendee goals, and the supplier presence means some content and interactions have a commercial component.