CIPD in Ireland Annual conference in Ireland 2026
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
RDS | Dublin 4, DN
About this Event
Join us at the 2026 CIPD in Ireland Annual Conference on 16 April 2026 at the RDS, Dublin
Join us for a dynamic exploration of how we drive organisational success in a transforming world of work. Through expert insights, case studies, interactive sessions and discussions, we will showcase how the people profession can amplify its positive impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and shape the future of work.
👉 And while you’re here… don’t miss our Early Bird ticket price until midnight 12 January 2026!
Look back on our highlights from the 2025 CIPD in Ireland Annual Conference and Exhibition!
Please Note
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Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM
Welcome and opening address
🕑: 09:45 AM
The C-suite perspective – setting the tone at the top
🕑: 10:30 AM
Keynote: Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE
Info: Focus: Harnessing technology for people, not replacing them. Performance and people.
Followed by fireside chat.
🕑: 11:15 AM
Break & exhibition
🕑: 11:45 AM
Expert-led roundtable conversations and insights areas
Info: 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 PM
Lunch & exhibition
🕑: 02:00 PM
Expert-led roundtable conversations and insights areas
Info: 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
🕑: 02:30 PM
Inclusive leadership in the age of AI
Info: Inclusive leadership in the age of AI: Treating people differently to bring out their best. Software featured.
Conference wide workshop - Jay Chopra.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:40 PM
Interactive International CPO Panel
🕑: 04:15 PM
The Employee/Employer relationship evolution
🕑: 05:00 PM
Closing keynote: TBA
🕑: 05:30 PM
Networking reception
🕑: 06:00 PM
Close
Timings are subject to change
Where is it happening?
RDS, RDS, Dublin 4, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 195.00 to EUR 645.75











