Coffee and connect

An interactive session giving opportunity to network with people professionals and representatives from allied professions (employment lawyers, mediators, university lecturers, leadership coaches, neurodiversity, wellbeing and ESG specialists…) on topical issues.

Coffee and Connect: Reconnecting people professionals

After a long break, our much-loved Coffee and Connect events are back — and we’re kicking off with an energising evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration.

Join fellow people professionals and representatives from allied fields including employment law, recruitment, academia, leadership coaching, neurodiversity, wellbeing, and ESG.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Network informally with experts and peers
• Catch up on key developments like the Employment Rights Bill
• Explore fresh approaches to wellbeing, neurodiversity, and ESG
• Gain practical insights to apply in your own workplace
• Share experiences and challenges in a supportive space

Whether you're looking to reconnect, learn something new, or simply enjoy a good coffee with great company — we can't wait to welcome you back.

About the host

This event will be hosted by Michelle Bailey, Chair of the CIPD Branch in Thames Valley.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
3. By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.