Our ‘Must Sees’ at Festival of Work 2025
Dust off your wellies and don your flower crowns – CIPD’s Festival of Work is coming back to London Excel on 11th and 12th June.
We’ll be camped out on the festival floor at our (Love, not) H8 stand – and are thrilled to be involved again! Join us for two jam-packed days of inspiration, innovation, and all the good vibes.
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In addition to swinging by the Eggu crew, there’s so much to get excited about at this year’s Festival of Work! We’ve handpicked a few of our must-see highlights from both days of the exhibition. And trust us, you’ll want to add these to your list. It’s shaping up to be an unmissable couple of days!
Day 1: Wednesday 11th June
13:40 – 14:10
Stage: Learning & Development (Case study)
Closing the knowing vs. doing gap – gamified learning, AI, and impact data to enhance performance at B&Q
15:55 – 16:25
Stage: Learning & Development (Case study)
Diverse, disparate, global – How Avon are empowering their 1.7 million reps to make an impact
16:35 – 17:25
Stage: Workplace Transformation
Inside the mind of a Taskmaster: Alex Horne
The creative genius behind the hit show Taskmaster, Alex Horne, will be discussing the lessons learned from turning a festival idea into an international sensation.
He’ll also be leading an exclusive on-stage Taskmaster challenge for all Festival of Work visitors.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Day 2: Thursday 12th June
13:10 – 13:40
Stage: Wellbeing (Panel discussion)
How do we manage work life balance and productivity, while tackling the burnout problem?
14:40 – 15:10
Stage: Wellbeing (Panel discussion)
Thriving at work – understanding and supporting mental health for all employees, including people professionals
15:35 – 16:30
Stage: Workplace Transformation
Breaking barriers: a fireside chat with Alex Scott MBE
One of the best known figures in women’s football – former Arsenal captain and England defender Alex Scott MBE – will be joining us at this year’s Festival of Work.
Now pundit and presenter for BBC and Sky, she’ll be promoting achievements on the pitch as well as in the classroom.
What would you love to ask Alex if you had the chance?
See you there…
Quick grab your ticket now – You’d H8 to miss it!
