With the world of work constantly changing, HR professionals must stay ahead of the curve, keep up with emerging trends, and navigate the growing challenges within the workplace.
This year marks an exciting milestone for Great Place To Work® as we launch our first-ever UK Summit.
For the first time, we’re bringing the Great Place To Work® For All Summit™ to London — a new flagship event designed to bring together HR leaders, culture champions and senior decision-makers to explore how people-first culture drives business performance. Expect bold ideas, practical insight and meaningful connections, all grounded in what truly works in today’s organisations. Find out more about the For All Summit here.
Alongside this exciting new addition to our events calendar, we’ve rounded up some of the top HR events and conferences taking place across the UK in 2026, offering plenty of opportunities to learn, connect and stay ahead of the curve.
If there's an HR event we've missed that should be on our list, please let us know at news@greatplacetowork.co.uk.
A roundup of the top UK HR events and conferences for 2026
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Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference
Birmingham – 10-11th March 2026
The event showcases key and emerging trends in workplace health and wellbeing, offering valuable insights, knowledge, and solutions through its diverse conference sessions. Hear evidence-based research, real life case studies and inspiring stories to help you shape your workplace culture, safety, health and wellbeing.
HR Strategy Forum
Berkshire – 16-18th March 2026
The HR Strategy Forum brings CHROs, HR Directors, Heads of HR and other senior HR executives together with solution providers in a three-day HR business networking event. The forum promises to inspire debate through world-class engagement platforms and ultimately broaden expertise to add real value and insights.
HR Vision London
London – 25-26th March 2026
HR Vision brings together HR leaders from across the world to explore how the latest advancements in HR Tech can empower people and drive business growth. The event features three parallel streams - the latest HR analytics, best HR practices, or leadership insights.
The Workplace Event
Birmingham – 28-30th April 2026
The Workplace Event brings a wider scope and sharper focus on employee experience and workplace performance. This forward-focused event is the place to be inspired, share best practices, and source leading suppliers to create more effective working environments, enhance employee experiences, and accelerate organisational performance.
HR Technologies
London – 29-30th April 2025
HR Technologies UK is where a community of HR leaders convenes to explore the tech shaping businesses in the upcoming year. From startups to globally recognised brands, this event provides the ultimate meeting place for representatives spanning the breadth and depth of UK business.
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HR Leadership Summit
London – 6-7th May 2026
HR Leadership Summit, a peer-led leadership-focused event, offers a complimentary experience for qualified professionals. Attendees can discover strategies from field experts, explore new solutions, and connect with like-minded peers on their path to professional growth.
Employee Engagement Summit
London – 20-21st May 2026
The Employee Engagement Summit offers a dynamic showcase of case studies, live interviews, and panel discussions emphasising purpose-driven employee engagement strategies. Focused on organisational culture, collaboration, wellbeing, and leadership buy-in, the event highlights their pivotal role in cultivating high-performing, engaged teams.
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CIPD Festival of Work
London – 11-12th June 2025
The CIPD Festival of Work invites professionals to connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from global leaders in the field. Attendees will gain insights from industry thought leaders on the necessary evolution of business and people strategy in response to the changing working environment. Discussions will cover ESG, L&D, Employee Experience, Wellbeing, Internal Comms, and ED&I.
Training and Development Summit
London – 16-17th June 2025
The Training & Development Summit, a highly focused event bringing together learning and development professionals with key industry solution providers, offers one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars, and valuable networking opportunities over two days.
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RecFest
Knebworth – 10th July 2025
RecFest stands out as the ultimate retreat for in-house recruitment teams, providing a unique festival setting to bond and take a breath. With unique networking opportunities, top-quality content, immersive activities, and a legendary afterparty, RecFest promises to upskill, connect, engage, and entertain attendees.
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London – 3rd September 2026
The HR Analytics Summit brings together professionals working in People Analytics, Digital HR, Employee Engagement, HR Operations, People Insights, and the Future of Work for a turbo-charged day exploring how businesses can gather and utilise information about and from their people to gain a competitive edge, improve wellbeing, and enhance talent performance.
London – 17th September 2026
The HR Summit is an excellent platform for collaboration between those working in the HR industry, and those who provide the latest solutions and services in this sector. The summit consists of one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities.
Employee Benefits Live!
London – 13-14th October 2026
Employee Benefits Live addresses the challenges facing organisations' HR, people, and reward strategies. The conference features an editorial-driven programme, as well as access to more than 90 suppliers showcasing exciting products and services designed to help organisations attract, retain, reward, and motivate employees.
For All Summit by Great Place To Work
London – 11-12th November 2026
For the first time, the Great Place To Work® For All Summit™ is coming to London. Over two high-impact days, the Summit brings together senior leaders to explore how culture drives business success. Built for culture leaders who value practical insight, honest conversation, and peer learning. The Summit focuses on what truly works in today’s organisations, shaped by global perspectives and proven practices.
HR Vision
London – 17-18th November 2026
HR Vision brings together top HR leaders for insightful discussions on navigating the evolving world of work. Explore the latest trends in HR, talent management, and leadership, while delving into the transformative effects of HR analytics and HR Tech on people management practices, shaping a people-centred future of work.
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