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The Top HR Events to Visit in the UK in 2022

1st February 2022 About 9 min read

If you’re still on the fence about attending HR events near you, then this is your sign to go ahead and do it.

Industry events, in general, are a great resource for everyone involved. Not only do they help attendees learn something new, improve a skill, or network with relevant people in the industry, but they also allow businesses to market to potential clients who are looking for new solutions.

Luckily, the HR world is rife with valuable events this 2022.

In today’s article, we’ve prepared a list of the top HR events in the UK that you shouldn’t miss attending this year.

Editor’s note: Event dates are correct as of Feb 1st 2022 but they might change due to restrictions so please double-check with the relevant website first.

12 HR Events to Visit in the UK in 2022

CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference

When: February 3, 2022
Where: Online

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has always been a champion of the HR industry, allowing HR professionals access to current high-value publications, research, and connections.

Their values are exemplified by the CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference, an event designed to help attendees stay on top of current HR trends sweeping across the industry.

This specific conference will focus on helping attendees redesign their organisational processes to be more data-driven and agile.

According to the programme, the conference will feature 11 discussions and 14 speakers, including Pilar Cortes, Chief of Workforce Planning and Strategy of the UN World Food Programme, and Claire McCartney, Senior Policy Adviser in the Resourcing and Inclusion Department of the CIPD.

The conference will be done completely online from 9:30 to 17:10 (GMT). It will cost £490 + VAT for CIPD members and £595 + VAT for non-members.

Manchester HR Summit

When: February 10, 2022, and September 22, 2022
Where: Manchester (February), Standsted (September)

Hosted by Forum Events LTD, this one-day hybrid meeting will include 65 VIPs, as well as a plethora of pre-listed sellers.

It offers prearranged, one-to-one, 20-minute business meeting setups, where both sellers and delegates are pre-matched according to their preferences and selected criteria.

The event is a valuable opportunity for all parts of the HR industry to network and conduct business, allowing you to meet high-profile industry leaders and solution providers.

It’s also a hybrid event, which means that there are face-to-face meetings (subject to current international and local Covid advisories) and the option to virtually attend business meetings.

The February event will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Manchester Airport, while the September event will be held at the Radisson Blu in London Stansted. Attendance will be free for pre-approved delegates, while attendees will shoulder hosting costs.

Interested delegates can use this booking form to confirm their attendance.

Future of Work Summit

When: February 22-23, 2022
Where: Vauxhall, London

Hosted by Forum Business Training UK, this 2-day in-person event will be attended by big names in the corporate and non-profit world. As the name implies, its main purpose is to discuss the future of work after the pandemic.

Building on the premise that Covid has forever changed how industries work, the Future of Work Summit aims to supply the knowledge gap in manoeuvring a post-Covid workspace. The discussion will include new modes of working, organisation design, future-proofing, and more.

The Future of Work Summit will be held at Park Plaza Riverbank in Vauxhall, London.

A two-day pass costs £1,199 + VAT per person for registrations made before November 12, 2021, and £949 + VAT for a registered charity or public sector organisation. If the registration is made on-site, the pass will cost £1,599 + VAT for private/personal delegates and £1,299 + VAT for charity or public organisations.

The event also offers discounts depending on the number of attendees in a team: 10% for three attendees, 15% for four, and 20% for more than 5.

Delegates can start their registration process here.

The Engaging Employees Conference 2022

When: March 23, 2022
Where: Central London

The 8th Annual Engaging Employees Conference gathers notable HR professionals from a wide range of industries to talk about employee engagement strategies fit for today’s workplace.

This conference will also detail 32 new strategies for employee engagement in this highly digital, post-pandemic workspace.

It also offers the chance to learn from and network with HR professionals and other professions relevant to the conversation about employee engagement, such as communication and engagement professionals.

Attendees can also expect 3 interactive panel discussions, 5 breakout sessions, and an active, in-person professional community.

The event will be held in Central London and will cost £619, although you may avail yourself discounts for teams. You can sign up on their booking page.

HR Vision London

When: March 23-24, 2022
Where: London

HR Vision London highlights the greater role that technology is playing in the modern workplace, especially in the advent of pandemic-bought changes.

With over 50 sessions and three conference streams, the event will centre around how cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, AI, and ever-increasing digitalisation are changing the landscape of people management.

It will also feature high-profile speakers from some of the biggest brands. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with various people from all kinds of companies.

This two-day conference will be held at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch in London. The full delegate package costs £2499+VAT.

As of this writing, you can still get the early-bird discounted price of £1499 + VAT, so make sure to register as soon as you can.

International Reinventing HR Summit

When: May 12-13, 2022
Where: South Kensington, London

This invitation-only summit is a place for top-level, senior in-house HR practitioners and employee engagement professionals who want to stay on top of HR trends.

Attendees will learn about a variety of carefully curated topics from engaging and experienced lecturers. There will also be masterclasses on cutting-edge practices in the HR industry and other interesting activities. There’s also a lecture that will explore the neuroscience of corporate culture and the mental wellbeing of employees.

The event will be held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel London in South Kensington.

The two-day pass will cost £990 + VAT but is discounted to £790 when registering before March 13. The one-day pass costs £690 + VAT, discounted to £590. To attend, you first need to request an invitation from their website.

Employee Engagement Summit 2022

When: May 12-14, 2022
Where: London

The Employee Engagement Summit 2022 is a hybrid event focused on bringing employee events to the forefront of modern HR.

It’s a single-day event featuring 20 exclusive lectures, case study presentations, roundtable sessions, one-on-one meetings, and even networking opportunities.

If you need an insider look at what HR industry leaders are doing to maintain employee engagement in the highly digitalised hybrid workspace we have today, this is the perfect event for you.

It will be held on the Albert Embankment in London. Registration costs £95 for one 30-day viewing license called OnDemand, £395 to attend the live event, and £995 for a year-round OnDemand license. There’s also a free live stream for those who just want to stay tuned to the event.

You can register using the form found at the bottom of their welcome page.

Training & Development Summit

When: May 16-17, 2022
Where: Online or Northampton

This event is ideal for professionals looking to expand their business networks into HR’s learning and development side.

The Training & Development Summit converges industry leaders in employee learning and development and key HR solution providers in a time-efficient one-to-one meeting system. The goal is to pair them off so that they can learn from each other.

Currently, there’s already a pre-listed selection of suppliers. Delegates who are interested in attending will also be screened.

The event will be held in Whittlebury Park, Northampton and will also allow virtual attendance. Chosen delegates will be invited for free since suppliers carry the cost of hosting. You can start your invitation request by booking a slot on their website.

Gartner Digital Workplace Summit

When: May 18-19, 2022
Where: London

Hosted by the research and technology company Gartner, this summit is focused on helping delegates navigate the short to mid-term implications of current events and industry trends.

The exact agenda for this year’s summit is still being finalised, but here are some of the topics in consideration:

Introducing key collaboration tools and platforms
Learning how to create an efficient digital workplace strategy
Future-proofing and securing your infrastructures
Conceptualising the future of work with special distinction on flexible work schemes such as hybrid and remote work
Highlighting the importance of employee experience

Details such as the presentation titles, keynote speakers, and event venue are yet to be confirmed.

If you register before March 18, you can get the early bird price of €2,625. Other than that, the standard price is €2,975 while the public-sector price is €2,350. They also offer a variety of group discounts.

You can start your registration on their registration page.

The Richmond Human Resources Forum

When: June 28-29, 2022
Where: Hertfordshire

The Richmond Human Resources Forum is a highly-specialised HR forum designed to give a bespoke experience to all the suppliers and delegates who are invited to the venue. It will use a matching system based on delegate and supplier preference and ranked by their priorities.

The entire event is designed to give attendees the most efficient, stimulating, and profitable networking experience. It will also feature CPD-accredited keynote speakers that will deliver lectures and discussions about high-level industry topics.

This forum will be held in The Grove, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and only invited individuals can attend. You can request an invitation here.

Gartner ReimagineHR Conference

When: September 15-16, 2022
Where: To be confirmed

The ReimagineHR Conference hosted by Gartner is a gathering for HR leaders and CHROs who are discussing the next step forward for the industry.

While this year’s agenda is still being finalised, last year’s virtual conference was a huge success, garnering the largest attendance for the conference to date.

The main topics discussed last year included the need for new payment strategies adapted to modern expectations, ensuring equality and fairness in your workforce, and the best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Details like venue and speakers aren’t final yet, but you can secure a spot by booking your attendance now.

Employee Benefits Live 2022

When: October 5-6, 2022
Where: To be confirmed

This event is Europe’s largest and most prestigious HR gathering focused on the topic of employee rewards and benefits. Connect with HR practitioners, professionals, and other important members of the industry at this prestigious conference.

Last year’s session featured 1,500 attendees, 65+ industry suppliers, 25 lectures and sessions, 35 speakers, and 8 conference streams. Based on the success of the 2021 event, there’s certainly plenty to look forward to this 2022.

Similar to most events held in the middle of the year, the details surrounding Employee Benefits Live 2022 are still in the works.

You can sign up for their newsletter to get more information and to stay tuned to future announcements.

HR Events in UK To Improve Your HR Knowledge This 2022

HR events are valuable tools for your professional growth. Not only do they give you a chance to gain insider, high-level information about your industry, you also get the opportunity to massively expand your network and make new valuable business contacts.

If you’re still wondering whether to attend an HR event, why don’t you just pick one from our list and try it out? You won’t regret it.