Event Dates & Venue
Dates: 1–2 October 2025
Opening Hours:
- Wed, 1 Oct: 09:00–17:00
- Thu, 2 Oct: 09:00–16:30
Venue: ExCeL London — West Entrance (Hall S4), Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL.
Key Facts & Highlights
- Attracts ~1,500 senior HR, reward, benefits & pensions professionals.
- Features 80+ exhibitors showcasing benefits tech and services
- 28 free conference sessions led by ~30 expert speakers across eight thematic streams.
- CPD accredited for ongoing professional development.
Thematic Streams & Conference Focus
Event covers
Employee benefits trends, reward strategies & engagement
Healthcare, wellbeing, tech, childcare, pensions, voluntary benefits, and compliance Includes seminar sessions, keynotes, practical guidance tailored to evolving HR practices.
Programme Highlights
- Venue features editorially curated sessions (“How‑to” practical advice)
- Examples of recent keynotes (2024):
- “How to create a culture where people can win and succeed” – Karen Blackett OBE
- “Embracing authenticity” – Mark Foster
- “Unknotting the global benefits tangle” – Janet McKenzie
- “How to create a culture where people can win and succeed” – Karen Blackett OBE
- Jill Scott will open on Wed 1 Oct at 9:45 am — register early to secure access.
Registration Details
- Free-to-attend for HR, reward, benefits, compensation, engagement & pensions professionals.
- VIP passes available for senior-level professionals and budget holders.
- Registration process:
- Apply via “Register” (Visitor) or “VIP Visitor Registration”
- Use a valid business email—Gmail/Hotmail/etc. not accepted.
- No on-day registrations—pre-approval required
- Allow a few working days for confirmation
- Apply via “Register” (Visitor) or “VIP Visitor Registration”
- Supplier reps (sales/marketing) can’t attend unless exhibiting, sponsoring, or speaking.
Who Should Attend
- In-house HR, reward, benefits, compensation, engagement & pensions professionals
- Directors, senior managers, and budget holders responsible for benefits procurement
- Not open to sales/marketing individuals unless involved in exhibiting/sponsoring/speaking
What to Expect
- Free conference sessions packed with strategic takeaways
- Exhibition floor with 80+ suppliers across key benefit areas
- Networking with ~1,500 senior decision-makers
- CPD accredited sessions (check individual accreditation details)
- Additional features: exhibitor showcases, emerging trend insights, expert talks.
Contacts & Enquiries
- Hannah Hicks – Commercial & Event Director | +44 (0)7984 378 769
- Paul Barron – Business Development | +44 (0)7818 160 213
- Jodie Moore – Conference Producer | +44 (0)7725 647 628
- Debbie Lovewell‑Tuck – Editorial & Conference Enquiries.
- Phoebe Scanes – Operations Manager | +44 (0)7407 804 812
- Dino Dionissiou – Marketing Manager | +44 (0)7503 644 905
Key Links
- Register for Visitor Pass – via the “Register” button on site.
- Register for VIP Pass – via “VIP Visitor Registration”.
- Speaker & Sales enquiries – contact above individuals.
- Venue, travel & hotels – check “Venue and Travel” and “Book Your Hotel” pages
Next Steps & Tips
- Register early using your business email
- Apply for Visitor or VIP pass, depending on role
- Wait for pre-approval before booking travel/accommodation
- Review programme for key sessions (e.g., Jill Scott’s keynote at 09:45 on 1 Oct)
- Plan your visit around thematic streams relevant to your interests
Track CPD-accredited seminars in advance
