Guide | What HR events should you attend in 2026?

The year ahead is shaping up to be a big one for the HR community. New workplace legislation, the rise of practical AI tools, and the continuing shift in how organisations attract, develop and support their people mean HR teams will have plenty to learn and prepare for.

Against that backdrop, 2026’s events calendar is packed. From large-scale exhibitions to intimate roundtables, there are countless opportunities for HR professionals to sharpen their thinking, compare notes with peers and pick up practical ideas to help steer their organisations through another year of change.

Below is a guide to some of the major HR events taking place across the UK in 2026, including a spread of exciting HR Grapevine sessions.

HR Summit Manchester

11/02/2026
A focused gathering at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, bringing HR decision-makers together with suppliers for meetings, discussions and targeted networking. Designed for professionals looking to explore new tools, services and approaches in a smaller, curated setting.

Change Management Conference

12/02/2026
Hosted in London, this CIPD event explores organisational change, leadership, transformation and the people challenges surrounding them. Attendees can expect case studies, frameworks and practical sessions that look at how organisations adapt and evolve.