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8 Best Productivity Conferences for Getting More Done in 2025

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Galen is a digital project manager with over 10 years of experience shaping and delivering human-centered digital transformation initiatives in government, healthcare, transit, and retail. He is a digital project management nerd, a cultivator of highly collaborative teams, and an impulsive sharer of knowledge. He's also the co-founder of The Digital Project Manager and host of The DPM Podcast.

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Last updated on Feb 11, 2025
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Here are the top productivity conferences to find yourself at in 2025, along with key details about price, location, and why you should attend.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Best Productivity Conferences Shortlist Overviews of the Best Productivity Conferences
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I bet you're wondering how spending a few days not working and hanging out at a productivity conference with your peers helps you get more work done instead of less.

Attending conferences is a great way to stay on top of industry trends, network with peers, and learn from experts. You'll get a swath of actionable takeaways you can implement into your daily work life.

Here's my summary of each conference and an explanation of why it's great, as well as key details so you can plan to attend.

Best Productivity Conferences Shortlist

Here's a shortlist of the best productivity conferences that are worth attending in 2025:

  1. World of Learning Summit - London, UK (February 4-5, 2025)
  2. NAPO2025 Summit - Chicago, IL (March 25-28, 2025)
  3. Great Place To WorkFor All Summit 2025 - Las Vegas, NV (April 8-10, 2025)
  4. Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Spring 2025 - Cambridge, MA (April 25, 2025)
  5. Lean, Productivity and Continuous Improvement - Dublin, Ireland (May 28-29, 2025)
  6. Productivity Forum - Birmingham, UK (September 11, 2025)
  7. World Management Agility Forum - Lisbon, Portugal (September 23-24, 2025)
  8. IBI/Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum - Chicago, IL (October 15-17, 2025)

Find more details about each conference below. If you're looking for more productivity resources, try these productivity newsletters.

Overviews of the Best Productivity Conferences

Below are summaries of the best productivity conferences that made it onto my shortlist. My reviews look at each event’s dates, location, pricing, and unique offerings.

1. World of Learning Summit - London, UK (February 4-5, 2025)

Attendees at the World of Learning Summit
Attendees at a session during the World of Learning Summit.

Overview:
The World of Learning Summit is a two-day conference and exhibition bringing together learning and development (L&D) professionals to explore learning technologies, leadership development, employee engagement, employee experience, and talent management.

This in-person event will feature interactive presentations, panel discussions, and debates, as well as practical solutions and fresh ideas for workplace learning. First launched in 2003, it has become a key platform for innovation and collaboration in the L&D community.

Why you should attend:
You'll get practical insights into the latest L&D trends, from virtual classrooms and learning technologies to mental health awareness and leadership development. With access to case studies, panel debates, webinars, virtual events, and workshops, you will leave with actionable strategies to apply in your organization.

The event will also give you the chance to network with senior decision-makers and connect with 100+ leading L&D suppliers.

Find more leadership conferences relevant to agency owners here, or check out these digital agency newsletters.

2. NAPO2025 Summit - Chicago, IL (March 25-28, 2025)

speaker at the NAPO summit
A speaker at the NAPO Summit.

Overview:
NAPO2025 Summit is an interactive event designed to help you advance your career. The conference will focus on guided learning experiences, career growth strategies, and networking opportunities with industry peers. You'll learn about business development, innovative organizing techniques, and client management strategies.

One of the keynote speakers will be Kathryn Janicek, the CEO and Founder of Janicek Performance Group.

Why you should attend:
This summit will leave you with actionable insights and strategies to implement immediately in your business. You will also have the opportunity to participate in peer-to-peer learning and gain tangible tools for success.

With networking activities, a Summit Showcase featuring exhibitors, and opportunities to connect with other professionals, this event will provide you with practical knowledge to elevate your career and business.

3. Great Place To Work For All Summit 2025 - Las Vegas, NV (April 8-10, 2025)

Attendees networking Great Place To Work For All Summit
Attendees networking at the Great Place To Work For All Summit.

Overview:
The Great Place To Work For All Summit 2025 is the premier event for leaders that are dedicated to building inclusive and high-performing workplaces. The conference will cover topics such as adapting leadership for future challenges, building mentorship programs, leveraging AI in the workplace, and building employee resource groups.

Speakers include Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines; John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express; and Brian Doubles, President & CEO of Synchrony.

Why you should attend:
This conference will connect you with leaders from award-winning workplaces and provide strategies for navigating challenges in creating inclusive, high-performing cultures. It will also showcase innovative solutions for meeting the evolving needs of employees and businesses.

You will return with actionable insights, best practices, and a strengthened network to drive impactful change in your organization.

4. Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Spring 2025 - Cambridge, MA (April 25, 2025)

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This conference brings together experts to discuss productivity, innovative practices, & entrepreneurship.

Overview:
The Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship conference will focus on strategies and insights related to productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. You'll learn about past technological advancements, business model innovations, and the effects of previous policy changes on entrepreneurship.

Why you should attend:
This conference will showcase cutting-edge research on productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as well as highlight practical solutions for economic growth and policy development.

You will engage with data-driven presentations and discussions that will tackle key economic challenges. The event also offers opportunities to connect with experts and get actionable insights to improve your work or research.

5. Lean, Productivity and Continuous Improvement - Dublin, Ireland (May 28-29, 2025)

The Lean,Productivity and Continuous Improvement conference landing page
The Lean, Continuous Improvement & Productivity Summit focuses on Lean methodologies.

Overview:
Lean & Continuous Improvement, part of the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, covers how to implement lean management systems and continuous improvement programs to boost productivity and efficiency.

Topics will include waste reduction, value creation, and the impact of digital technology on process improvement.

Why you should attend:
This conference will give you access to a variety of talks and discussions on digital transformation, pharma and medtech, renewable energy, and automation and robotics.

You will explore the latest advancements in manufacturing, sustainability, and supply chain management, and get actionable insights, innovative solutions, and connections to help drive progress in your business.

Find more conferences covering lean and other agile methods at these agile conferences.

6. Productivity Forum - Birmingham, UK (September 11, 2025)

Panel discussions at Productivity Forum
The Productivity Forum discusses innovative strategies for improving workplace productivity and operational efficiency.

Overview:
The Productivity Forum will cover how to drive operational efficiency and improve workplace performance. The event covers topics such as process improvement, employee engagement, technology implementation, and change management.

Speakers include Sue Hedaux, Co-Founder at ReThink; Simon Hedaux, Co-Founder at ReThink; James Bolle, Head of ReThink Data Insights; and Graham Wilson, Founder of the Success Factory.

Why you should attend:
This forum will provide you with the opportunity to discuss and learn how businesses are tackling today’s productivity challenges. You will hear from (and get the chance to network with) experts through panel discussions, industry updates, and practical sessions, as well as get actionable insights to improve your operations.

7. World Management Agility Forum - Lisbon, Portugal (September 23-24, 2025)

A keynote speaker at World Agility Forum
A speaker at the World Management Agility Forum.

Overview:
The World Management Agility Forum will focus on advancing agile practices, productivity, and organizational management. The event will cover topics such as agility transformation, leadership in agile environments, scaling agile across enterprises, and improving productivity via agile methodologies

Why you should attend:
This forum will offer practical insights into agile methodologies and productivity improvements, and it's designed for agile practitioners. You will learn from and network with industry experts, and get tools for implementing agile practices and initiatives within your organization. Additionally, you will explore techniques for effective forecasting to support agile processes and decision-making.

8. IBI/Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum - Chicago, IL (October 15-17, 2025)

attendees at the IBI/Conference board health and productivity forum
Learn about the impact of health on workforce productivity and corporate performance at the IBI/Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum.

Overview:
The IBI/Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum will focus on workforce health and productivity. Past topics have included healthcare and wellbeing, medical and pharmacy plan design, and absence and disability management.

The conference will also cover the role of data, metrics, and reporting in improving employee productivity and organizational outcomes.

Why you should attend:
This conference will provide insights into the latest trends in corporate governance, economic strategy, leadership development, and productivity. You will have access to expert-led discussions on emerging business challenges and innovative solutions.

The event offers opportunities to network with industry leaders and get actionable strategies to boost organizational performance and productivity.

Find more project management conferences here, and check out this list of project management newsletters.

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Galen Low
By Galen Low

Galen is a digital project manager with over 10 years of experience shaping and delivering human-centered digital transformation initiatives in government, healthcare, transit, and retail. He is a digital project management nerd, a cultivator of highly collaborative teams, and an impulsive sharer of knowledge. He's also the co-founder of The Digital Project Manager and host of The DPM Podcast.

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