2027 Programme Highlights: First Look

Workplace health and wellbeing has never mattered more or been more complex. From mental health, stress and burnout to sickness absence, inclusion and proving ROI, employers face growing challenges and an urgent need to shift from reacting to ill health to preventing it. Health & Wellbeing at Work 2027 brings together leading experts, fresh thinking and practical solutions to help organisations build healthier, more inclusive and productive workplaces. Discover actionable insights and turn workplace wellbeing from a well-intentioned initiative into a strategic business priority.

Discover some of the topics, speakers and sessions taking shape for Health & Wellbeing at Work 2027. This is just the beginning, with more exciting announcements and programme updates to follow.

The Future of Work - Featuring legislative and policy updates along with key insights into what’s shaping and impacting the future of work.

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing - Explore the mental and emotional challenges affecting today's workforce and identify practical ways to create more supportive working environments around psychological health.

Building a Great Place to Work - Focus and discussions on the main drivers and components fundamental to ensuring your organisation is a great place to work! (new for 2027 and in partnership with The Great British Workplace Awards).

Supporting Health and Conditions - Understanding and practical guidance on supporting the physical challenges and conditions which can influence attendance, performance, retention and quality of life at work.

Building a Thriving Workplace - Explore how organisations can encouraging and support your workforce to perform at their best through creating cultures where people and businesses flourish together (new for 2027).

Inclusive Workplace - EDI has a direct bearing on experiences of work and in turn impacts health and wellbeing. New for 2027 we will equip you to ensure your workforce feels respected, supported, valued and able to thrive, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances.

Management and Leadership - Managers and leaders have a direct influence on the effectiveness of health and wellbeing strategies – this stream focuses on the real challenge of turning that commitment into meaningful action helping you bridge the gap between policies and employees’ everyday working experiences.

Managing Musculoskeletal Health and Long-Term Conditions - Managers and leaders have a direct influence on the effectiveness of health and wellbeing strategies – this stream focuses on the real challenge of turning that commitment into meaningful action helping you bridge the gap between policies and employees’ everyday working experiences.

Building a Health and Wellbeing Strategy - Practical insight into developing a coherent, measurable and sustainable health and wellbeing strategy which both supports the workforce whilst helping you build a business case, secure organisational commitment and align with business objectives.