CIPD hosted the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition at CIPDACE on 4-5 November 2026 in Manchester Central.

We’re the CIPD — the professional body for HR and people development. We are the voice of a worldwide community of over 160,000 members committed to championing better work and working lives. We’ve been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years. Through our expertise and research we provide a valuable point of view on the rapidly changing world of work. And for our members we’re the career partner of choice, setting professional standards and providing the know-how to drive the HR and L&D professions forward. We’re independent and not-for-profit and hold a highly respected Royal Charter. We exist to make work and working lives better. And at a time of unprecedented change we have the vision, agility and strength to make a real difference to our members, to businesses, to the economy and to all working people. Find out how we can help you: https://www.cipd.org/en/for-your-role/ Find out how we can help your organisation: https://www.cipd.org/en/organisations/ Find out what we do for the profession: https://www.cipd.org/en/people-professionals-hub/

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