The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) is back this year to set the standard of excellence for the people profession. Taking place on 6-7th November at the prestigious Manchester Central, this progressive event brings together interactive experiences and thought-provoking speakers to help you drive positive impact at work.
With over 140 inspirational speakers and 55+ hours of conference content, there will be so much to digest and translate into practice. It’s THE place to be for HR leaders seeking to strengthen their development and drive sustainable workplace change – Get your conference pass today.
CIPD ACE line up
Opening the conference on day one is Professor Michael Wooldridge from the University of Oxford sharing recent trends on AI. He’ll be asking: Where did these trends come from, what do they mean, and where are they going? This will be a must-see session as AI continues to dominate business discussions.
Other keynote speakers and sessions include:
- Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Space Scientist: Reaching for the stars – inspiring the next generation of scientists
- Susie Dent MBE, Lexicographer, Countdown: Why Words Matter
- Helen Tither, Director, Films Not Words: The Corinthians – We were the champions
- Bruce Daisley, Author and Future of Work Thought Leader: Rediscovering the ‘Joy of Work’ and building connected cultures
The keynote sessions are just the tip of the ice-berg. There is a wealth of knowledge to unlock across the four conference streams: Workplace AI, Skills and Productivity, Boosting Employee Experience and Leading Responsibility. So no matter your current HR challenges, you will find the right sessions to support your development needs.
Explore the full conference programme here.
Exhibition and insights stages
Over 130 leading product and service solution providers will be at the CIPD ACE this year, ready to discuss your technology needs and pain points. But that’s not all the exhibition hall has to offer.
There will also be 28+ hours of free content available at the Insights stages and Evidence Lab Live. Here you will get access to real world success stories and best practice takeaways from organisations you know well.
Explore the free content agenda here
An interactive experience
You can also find 7 interactive features on offer. You can ask questions to experts in real time, and benefit from free employment law advice. For practical learning try a hands on AI suite, see ethical debates or network with peers across both days.
And, after all of that, why not claim your complimentary massage within the relaxation area.
With an ever-changing workplace landscape, staying up-to-date with current trends and enhancing your HR knowledge is essential. CIPD ACE 2024 offers a fantastic chance to achieve this. We’re excited to gain fresh inspiration for building dynamic workplaces and hope you’ll join us there!
