Taking place on 30th April and 1st May 2025 at ExCeL in London, The Watercooler Event is Europe’s biggest trade show, with free-to-attend content, dedicated to creating workplaces that empower both people and business to thrive.
Now in its fourth year, it’s two days of cutting-edge employee health, wellbeing, workplace culture, networking and product discovery – co-located with The Office Event for the full 360 degree workplace experience.
Better connections, collaboration & impact
Named in recognition of those crucial “watercooler moments” of connection with colleagues, what really sets the event apart is its goal to unite the full range of stakeholders from different types and sizes of organisations. Including Health and Wellbeing, HR, Culture & Transformation, Employee Benefits, Learning & Development, DE&I, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Facilities Management and Workspace Design professionals.
Mark Pigou, Co-founder of The Watercooler and The Office Events explains:
“ALL stakeholders need to come together in order to implement a successful workplace culture, health and wellbeing strategy that delivers real impact. Our mission is to break down silos and drive excellence with this crucial agenda. Because happy, healthy, engaged employees ultimately mean sustainable, better business”.
First speakers confirmed
Reflecting this goal, The Watercooler speakers represent a wide range of organisations and job titles. From established corporations through to bold disruptors setting a new benchmark for best practice.
Already confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour MP for Tooting (and former Shadow Minister for Mental Health)
- Ellie Orton, CEO, NHS Charities Together
- Mohammed Koheeallee, QESH Coordinator & Lead Accessibility Ambassador, Coca Cola Europacific Partners
- Will Hutton, Author, This Time No Mistakes
- Dr Michelle Penelope King, Author, How Work Works
- Serkan Deveci, Global Human Resources Lead, Google
- Jason Bloomfield, Global Head of People Change & Experience Design, Ericsson
- Phil Askham, Head of Organisational Change & Employee Experience, Montfort Communications
- Miriam Warren, Chief Diversity Officer, Yelp
- Nimisha Overton, EMEA DE&I Lead, Canon EMEA
- Matt Grisedale, Senior People Champion, E.ON
- Nina Goswami, Head of Inclusion UK, Clifford Chance
With many more in the pipeline.
You can find more details about the event and register to attend here.
Shape the agenda
As the content for the 2025 event is being finalised, if you would like to help to shape the agenda, the organisers welcome your input.
To have your say, simply complete this brief survey. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes, is anonymous and really helps to shape the future of the event; making it as relevant as possible to you and your industry colleagues.
As a thank you for completing the survey, you will automatically be entered into a free prize draw to win one of three £50 M&S vouchers – just in time for Christmas.
All responses must be received by Monday 2nd December 2024 to be entered.
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