CIPD in Ireland Annual conference in Ireland 2026

About this event

Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking at the CIPD in Ireland Annual Conference 2026!

People. Purpose. Performance

Headline Sponsor: Zurich Insurance Group

As the world of work continues to evolve rapidly, so must organisations and the people profession. Come together with top leaders and strategic thinkers to explore how we can align people, purpose and performance for sustainable success.

Look back on our highlights from the 2025 CIPD in Ireland Annual Conference and Exhibition!

Agenda

8:30 Registration

9:30 Welcome and opening address

9:45 The C-suite perspective – setting the tone at the top

10:30 Keynote: Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

Focus: Harnessing technology for people, not replacing them. Performance and people.

Followed by fireside chat.

11:15 Break & exhibition

11:45 Expert-led roundtable conversations and insights areas

TOM, Leadership, Change, Culture, Transformation, Sustainable business, Aligning people to organisational goals.

Insights areas:

• The future of work: strategy, agility & talent development

• People priority: wellbeing, resilience & mental health

• The human-tech frontier: where HR meets digital

• Future-ready workplaces: leaving a legacy for the next generation

12:45 Lunch & exhibition

14:00 Expert-led roundtable conversations and insights areas

TOM, Leadership, Change, Culture, Transformation, Sustainable business, Aligning people to organisational goals.

Insights areas:

• The future of work: strategy, agility & talent development

• People priority: wellbeing, resilience & mental health

• The human-tech frontier: where HR meets digital

• Future-ready workplaces: leaving a legacy for the next generation

14:30 Inclusive leadership in the age of AI

Inclusive leadership in the age of AI: Treating people differently to bring out their best. Software featured.

Conference wide workshop - Jay Chopra.

15:00 Break

15:40 Interactive International CPO Panel

16:15 The Employee/Employer relationship evolution

17: 00 Closing keynote

17:30 Networking reception

18:00 Close

Timings are subject to change

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