Maybe you are starting to think ahead to 2025 and are considering attending a conference as part of your career development as an HR professional, or perhaps you always attend conferences and are looking for ideas for a new HR event. Whatever your reason for thinking about HR conferences next year, attending a conference is a fantastic way to learn about the latest trends and developments in our industry, network with peers and build relationships, and get inspiration for your role.
Here, we’ve pulled together eight different HR conferences taking place in the UK In 2025. Others may be announced for later in the year so keep an eye on social media and email newsletters.
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CIPD Wellbeing at Work Conference
When: 4 February 2025
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London, 7 Pepys St, London EC3N 4AF
What: an interactive conference with time for networking, the focus is helping delegates nurture well-being in their workplace culture
Find out more: https://events.cipd.co.uk/wellbeing-at-work-conference
HR Summit
When: 11 February 2025 (Manchester) and 24 September 2025 (London)
Where: Radisson Blu Manchester Airport and Hilton Canary Wharf
What: billed as a chance to meet, learn and connect, this conference brings together HR professionals and senior HR leaders with leading technology companies for one-to-one meetings as well as running seminars on topics such as AI in recruitment, change management and transforming talent management
Find out more: https://hrsummits.co.uk/
HR Vision
When: 4-5 March 2025
Where: Courthouse Hotel, 335-337 Old St, London EC1V 9LL
What: a new two-day HR conference focussing on the latest developments in HR Tech and innovative HR practices, with three streams running alongside each other – Leadership and L&D, Culture & Employee Experience and Future Talent Acquisition Strategies
Find out more: https://www.hrvisionevent.com/london-march/
CIPD Student Conference 2025
When: 8 March 2025
Where: online
What: panel discussions, networking opportunities and practical sessions on the future of work and how to overcome the challenges of entering the HR profession
Find out more: https://events.cipd.co.uk/student-conference
HR Strategy Forum
When: 24-26 March 2025
Where: De Vere Wokefield Estate, Goodboys Lane, Reading, RG7 3AE
What: annual invite-only event for selected C-suite executives and directors in Global 500 organisations discussing current and future challenges in the sector
Find out more: https://www.hrstrategyforum.co.uk/
HR Technologies UK
When: 24-25 April 2025
Where: Excel
What: a conference and exhibition focused on HR technology with over 200 businesses demonstrating the latest landscape for HR Tech as well as insights from the industry in the Keynote and Seminar theatres
Find out more: https://www.hrtechnologies.co.uk/
People Analytics World 2025
When: 29-30 April 2025
Where: venue tbc, People Analytics World 2024 was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster
What: this HR analytics summit focuses on how people data can be used to change business processes and improve decision-making and employee engagement
Find out more: https://peopleanalyticsworld.com/london-2025/#
CIPD Festival of Work
When: 12-13 June 2025
Where: Excel, London
What: billed as a festival with artists, activities and exhibitors, the line-up for 2025 is yet to be announced but the Festival of Work 2024 covered a range of topics linked to future trends in the HR industry from change management, green and digtial skills, workforce planning and organisational design
Find out more: https://www.festivalofwork.com/
