As HR professionals, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, best practices, and new developments in the field. Attending conferences and events is a great way to do just that, and there are many fantastic options to choose from in the UK.
In this post, we'll be highlighting some of the top HR conferences and events in 2023 that we think are worth checking out. Whether you're looking to network with other HR professionals, learn from industry experts, or stay current on the latest trends, these events have something for everyone. So without further ado, let's dive in and take a look at the top HR conferences and events in the UK for 2023!
Benefits of attending a HR-focussed event or conference
For many HR professionals, attending conferences and events offers a wide range of benefits including:
- Networking opportunities with other HR professionals and industry experts
- Learning about the latest trends and best practices in HR
- Gaining new ideas and strategies to improve HR processes in your company
- Building partnerships and potential job opportunities
- Learning new software, tools and technologies in the field
- Keeping up-to-date with laws and regulations impacting the field
- Sharing experiences and case studies with peers
- Improving your professional skills and knowledge
- Inspiration for new projects and initiatives for your business.
UK HR events
Internal Communications Conference - Real Impact, Real Results
About the event: Strategic, authentic and empowering internal communications strategies to engage, inspire and boost results. Topics include engagement & change, digital tools & trends, the strategic role of internal comms, empowering leaders, measurement, achieving buy-in, culture change, audience-led channel mix, content & messaging, communicating to dispersed workforces, and the future of internal comms.
Price: £259-399 (Estimated)
Date & location: January 25, 2023, in Manchester, United Kingdom
In-person/Online: In-person
Key info: The exhibition is included, organised by GIC - Global Insight Conferences Ltd.
CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference
Date and location: February 7, Montcalm, Marble Arch, London, UK
In-person/Online: In-person
Price starts from Member, early bird 490 GBP + VAT, non-members 595 GBP + VAT. Ticket costs will increase with time.
What the event covers: Valuable insights on how to set yourself apart from competitors by enhancing your talent pool in a post-Brexit labour market, best practice strategies, innovative approaches and initiatives to improve and "future-proof" your organisation's strategic workforce planning process.
Talent Acquisition Week 2023
Date and location: July 17-21, Online
Price: More information about the costs involved will be available upon registration.
What the event covers: A virtual event for talent acquisition professionals to gather the latest information around sourcing, recruiting, and employer branding from three different TA events in one week. It's a great opportunity to kick-start the second half of 2023 with the latest information and insights in the field.
In-person/Online: In-person
Gartner ReimagineHR Conference
Date and location: September 11-12, London, UK
Price starts from TBD. Information can be obtained by emailing GlobalConferences@gartner.com
What the event covers: The event details have not yet been released but the in-person experience is created for CHROs and their leadership teams as a place to connect face-to-face with Gartner experts, peers, and solutions providers.
In-person/Online: In-person
International Conference on Economics and Human Resource Management (ICHRM)
About the event: Economics, human resource management, co-creation of knowledge, best practices to manage human capital, academia-industry interface, future directions for HRM research and practice, strategic human resource management, human resource accounting, global human resource management, human resource planning, industrial relations, succession planning, technology in human resource management, training and development, performance management, competency mapping, compensation, employer branding, employee motivation, organisation structure, leadership, and organisation theory.
Date & location: January 21-22, 2023 in London, United Kingdom
In-person/Online: In-person
Key info: Final submission deadline is December 21, 2022, notification is on February 27, 2022, and the event is organised by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.
CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference 2023
About the event: Enhancing your talent pool and improving your strategic workforce planning process through best practice strategies, innovative approaches, and initiatives. The conference aims to help attendees master skills in planning to reinforce organisational goals, reimagine their way of thinking towards future planning of talent management, identify relevant strategies for focused people development, and improve employee retention through welling practices that promote work-life balance.
Price: £595
Date & location: February 7, 2023, in London or online
In-person/Online: In-person and online
Key info: The conference is focused on helping businesses "future-proof" their talent management and workforce planning processes.
RecFest 2023
Key details: RecFest is a festival for in-house recruitment teams to bond, network, and learn from industry thought leaders. The event includes 9 stages with over 50 activities and 100+ speakers. Attendees can expect to learn about contemporary recruitment topics, connect with their peers, and participate in immersive activities and team building exercises. The event is expected to have over 5,000 attendees.
Date and location: July 6th, Knebworth House, United Kingdom
In-person/Online: In-person
Price: from £199 with discoutns available for group bookings.
HR Vision London 2023
Date and location: March 15-16, London, UK
Price starts from: Early bird 1,499 GBP + VAT, otherwise 2,499 GBP + VAT
What the event covers: Two days of deep-dive discussions on how digitalisation, AI, machine learning, and other technologies are changing people management practices and how to forge a people-centred future of work. Whether you're on the lookout for new background checking software, or other solutions you're sure to gain great insights at this event.
In-person/Online: In-person
Employee Engagement Summit 2023
Date and location: April 19, The Brewery, London, United Kingdom
Price: Single tickets 295 GBP + VAT
What the event covers: Strategies to improve employee engagement levels, which have dropped to low levels despite the term "quiet quitting" being introduced in 2022. The conference aims to provide solutions for raising employee engagement levels.
In-person/Online: In-person and online
The Firm Leeds
Key details: The Firm is hosting a full-day in-person event in Leeds that includes real-life case studies, live presentations, insights, peer-to-peer networking, and roundtable discussions. The event will begin with coffee and networking at 8:30am, followed by presentations and roundtables starting at 9:15am with lunch included. The event will finish at 4:00pm with drinks. The event is open to anyone working in Talent Acquisition and in-house recruitment. Ticket options include General Admission for £50 and Premium Member Ticket for free (capped at 5 per organization). The event is free for all paid premium members of The Firm. Refunds are not offered, but name changes are allowed up until 5 days before the event. By registering for the event, attendees will receive updates from The Firm and relevant third parties regarding research, events and news.
Date and location:, November 14, Leeds, United Kingdom
Price: from £50
In-person/Online: In-person and online
Free HR events
HR Technology Conference & Exposition® Virtual
Date and location: February 28 - March 2, Online
Price starts from Free for qualified HR professionals
What the event covers: Staying on top of current trends and best practices for using technology to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce and drive HR success, keynotes from leading HR experts, data and tactic-rich case studies, cutting-edge industry topics and access to the world’s largest online marketplace of HR technologies with 100+ world-class solution providers.
In-person/Online: In-person and online
HR Technologies UK & Learning Technologies
Date and location: May 3-4, ExCel, London, UK
Price starts from Free
In-person/Online: In-person and online
What the event covers: Discussion, deliberation, and delivery of the future of HR fuelled by technology. The event also includes Learning Technologies, which is Europe's leading showcase of organisational learning, and the technology used to support learning at work.
HR Tech Live 6th Edition APAC
Date and location: June 6-7, Online
Price starts from Free
What the event covers: Topics such as matching employees with opportunities using AI-powered talent marketplaces, managing hybrid workforce effectively and technologies to boost employee engagement and well-being, closing the gap of training needs with algorithm tools, and digitalising end-to-end HR processes to a central platform.
In-person/Online: In-person and online
Remote/online HR events
HR and Future of Work APAC 2023
Date and location: March 21-22, Online
Price starts from Free
What the event covers: Discussion on how to grow in tandem with the APAC region, including topics such as structured vs. unstructured work, capitalising on automation, innovation and freedom to think creatively, and transferability of skills.
HR Tech Europe
Date and location: May 9-10, 2023, Online
Price starts from Free registration
What the event covers: Building personalised agendas from 16 interactive sessions, intelligent business networking with speakers and experts, answering questions in interactive Q&A sessions, scheduling business meetings via video one-2-ones or private messaging, and learning opportunities with on-demand access to all sessions. Partners at the event include Codility, Personio, Culture Amp, and Nintex.
Strategic Workforce Planning Conference
About the event: Strategic workforce planning in EMEA, including building capability and gaining support, effective methodologies and technology, and driving action and influencing corporate strategy.
Price: £450 (ex. VAT) for in-person attendance, online attendance price is not listed
Date & location: February 21-22, 2023 at Etc Venues in London, United Kingdom
In-person/Online: In-person and online (online attendees will have access to live streams and on-demand recordings)
Key info: The conference is hosted by The Workforce Planning Institute and is expected to attract up to 250 professionals in strategic workforce planning. In-person attendees will have full access to the conference, lunch, networking, and a drinks reception, and will also receive on-demand access to recordings.
CHRO Summit 2023
Date and location: April 26, Online
Price starts from £495
What the event covers: This event features a unique "no presentations, all conversations" format, where CHROs come together to discuss the issues that matter most to them and HR leaders everywhere. Topics include preparing for the next 100-year event this decade, how the world of total rewards has changed, and what companies are learning and altering from their initial "new ways of working" plans.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, attending HR events and conferences can be extremely beneficial for professionals in the field. Not only do they provide opportunities for networking and professional development, but they also keep attendees informed about the latest trends and best practices in the industry. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, gain new ideas for your organisation, or simply stay up-to-date with the latest developments in HR, there are a variety of events out there to suit your needs.
Whether you are a seasoned HR professional or just starting out in your career, it's worth considering attending one of these events to take your knowledge and career to the next level. Keep an eye out for the top HR events happening in your area and consider making the investment to attend one of them, you will not regret it.
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