The HR Consultancy Festival 2025
25th September 2025 l 9am - 5pm l Hilton Metropole NEC Birmingham
Inspiration. Connection. Momentum for your consultancy
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed exclusively for HR and People Consultants who want to grow their business, elevate their expertise, and connect with peers who understand their journey.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling your consultancy, this is your space to thrive
Why Attend the HR Consultancy Festival?
Keynote sessions from respected HR industry leaders to help you scale your consultancy
Round-table discussions with your peers on hot topics and opportunities
Practical tools, strategies, and takeaways you can use immediately
An exhibition space with hand-picked suppliers to support your growth
An awards celebration to spotlight outstanding consultants, and that could include you!
Refreshments, food, great conversation, and a valuable goodie bag
For more information, get the brochure .
Keynote Speakers
Sarah Hamilton-Gill
Building a resilient consultancy
Shay McConnon
Building workplace culture & leadership
Andy Lancaster
How to tap into your expertise and create value for your clients
Louise Aldous-Critchley
Main Sponsor Building Your Consultancy through retainers
Grab the Brochure for more information on our speakers and how they'll help your consultancy to flourish
Join the Festival and meet your colleagues and friends
The HR Consultancy Awards 2025
Shine a light on what makes you brilliant
As part of this Industry Event, we are thrilled to be holding the HR Consultancy Awards 2025. With multiple award categories, there’s something for everyone, whether you're new to consulting, a community contributor, or driving innovation in the industry.
Here’s our list of categories:
Best Newcomer Award
For consultants in business less than 2 years who are already making waves, winning clients, and building something brilliant.
Innovation in Consulting Award
Celebrating consultants bringing fresh thinking, brave ideas, and bold solutions that truly deliver results.
Community Champion Award
For the generous, the supportive, and the leaders who lift others up. It’s those who make our consulting community better for everyone.
Consulting Partner Award
Honouring the individuals or businesses who go above and beyond to support HR consultants, whether through services, collaboration, or behind-the-scenes brilliance.
Brilliant Associate Award
For associate consultants who consistently deliver excellence on every project, embodying trust, talent, and professionalism.
HR Consulting VA Award
Shining a spotlight on the Virtual Assistants keeping the engine running by supporting, streamlining and strengthening the work of consultants.
Academy Consultant of the Year
(Exclusive to Academy Members)
Recognising outstanding growth, engagement and results from our supportive community, based on a Growth Challenge: 1st April – 31st August 2025.
Prize: A fully funded place on the Corfu Retreat 2026
NOMINATE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE
You don’t need a ticket to nominate yourself of someone else, but if you wish to come in person as a finalist, you will need a ticket to attend.
Nominations Close on 31st July
HR Consulting Bootcamp Alumni
Tickets for our boot campers and Bootcamp Alumni
£135 + vat
The HR Consultancy Academy Members
Tickets for our HR Consultancy Academy Members or Retreat Attendees
£125 + vat
General Admission
Any HR or People Consultant not fitting into the other categories.
(Not for suppliers - please contact us separately)
£195 + vat
Your Sponsorship Options
Get seen by the UK’s most engaged HR consultants
Sponsor the Festival and position your brand at the heart of the HR consultancy community.
Available packages include:
Lunch Sponsor
Branding throughout the dining experience, marketing exposure before, during and after the event, and a complimentary ticket.
Award Category Sponsor
Present your chosen award, be featured in all the award communications, and receive one ticket and a presence in our goodie bags.
Get our Sponsorship Brochure here with more detailed information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a hotel or parking discount ?
Yes the details will be send after you have booked your ticket.
Is the venue easy reach?
Yes - it's 5 minutes walk from the Birmingham International Train station and just off the motorway with onsite parking.
Do award finalists need to buy a ticket?
Yes - all attendees, including finalists, will need to purchase a ticket to join the event. We have reserved 21 places for finalists and they will also get preferential ticket prices.
Can I bring flyers or promotional materials?
No - we ask that you only bring business cards. Out of respect for our paying exhibitors we ask that you don't engage in promotional selling during the event.
What happens after the event ?
Sponsors and exhibitors will offer exclusive follow-ups, including webinars and event offers. You'll also hear about how the HR Consultancy Academy can support your long term growth.