Convince your boss

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We get it, getting sign-off isn't always straightforward. But The Workplace Event is much more than just a day away from the office. It's where the entire workplace and facilities community comes together to connect, share ideas, and reimagine how we create better working environments.

From real-world solutions to leadership insights, future trends, and meaningful conversations, TWE delivers practical value that you can take back and apply immediately across your organisation.

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YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Need help securing approval? We've created a purpose-built guide to help you confidently make that case for attending The Workplace Event 2026.

This is your one-stop resource to unlock CPD-accredited learning, connect with workplace leaders, and bring back real, actionable value, all in just one day out of the office.

Inside, you'll find how to handle common objections, who you'll meet, the top reasons to attend, and a ready-to-use approval letter template.

YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE

OBJECTION #1: TWE IS TOO EXPENSIVE

RESPONSE: There’s a much bigger cost in NOT attending. Imagine missing out on workplace innovations, strategic insights, and key connections that could shape your future planning. TWE is free to attend, and the small travel cost pays for itself in future-proofed solutions and meaningful conversations with decision-makers. It’s a rare opportunity to gather so much value in just one day.

OBJECTION #2: IT'S JUST ANOTHER TRADE SHOW

RESPONSE: TWE is more than a trade show; it’s a live platform for workplace change. Alongside the exhibition, it offers over 90 hours of CPD-accredited content, thought leadership, and hands-on ideas from across FM, HR design, tech, and sustainability. You won’t just walk the floor, you’ll gain insights you can actually apply back at work.

OBJECTION #3: TOO MUCH TIME AWAY FROM THE DESK

RESPONSE: I'll plan ahead to ensure coverage while I’m away, but stepping out of the day-to-day is exactly what makes TWE so valuable. In just one day, I can gather new ideas, meet potential partners, and bring back practical solutions that save us time and money long-term. It’s a smart investment in both development and productivity.

OBJECTION #4: WE CAN LEARN THIS ONLINE

RESPONSE: Online content has its place, but it can’t match the value of in-person learning, live demos, and real conversations with experts and peers. At TWE, we’ll see workplace innovation in action, ask questions face-to-face, and explore solutions in a real-world context. It’s insight you just can’t get from behind the screen.

THE HOME OF WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

The Workplace Event and The Facilities Event bring the whole workplace and facilities ecosystem together under one roof. From wellbeing and smart buildings to AI and cutting-edge technology, it’s where every professional can explore the innovations shaping the future of how we work.

BESPOKE EDUCFATION AGENDA

A curated agenda tackling the biggest challenges in workplace and facilities management. The Workplace Event brings top experts together to share insights and solutions across 5 exclusive theatres - no sales pitches, just actionable knowledge.

CO-LOCATED EVENTS

Your FREE pass gives you access to the entire Safety & Security Event Series. Maximise your time onsite and explore The Security Event, Pro Integration Future Europe, The Fire Safety Event, The Health & Safety Event, and The National Cyber Security Show. Covering the entire buying chain of the safety and security of people, property, and assets.

SUPPORT FROM THE INDUSTRY

TWE’s extensive network of partners reflects a truly collaborative approach, working alongside organisations such as IWFM, BICSc, LGBTQ+ in FM, FMUK, and many more to create an inclusive platform for the entire community.

LOCATION

Taking place at the NEC Birmingham, this is one of the most accessible exhibition venues in the UK. With an international airport, mainline train station, easy access to the UK’s motorway network, and FREE PARKING to all!

NETWORKING

TWE is the ultimate networking experience, uniting 7,000+ workplace and facilities professionals. It’s where leaders and innovators connect, ideas spark into action, and the future of the workplace takes shape - all under one roof.

BOSS CONVINCED?

The Workplace Event is your platform to amplify your voice, expand your influence across the workplace and facilities ecosystem, and shape the future of your role in an ever-evolving industry

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