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Tomorrow's workplace must be smarter, greener and more efficient. This panel explores how digital tools, real-time data, and integrated energy strategies are reshaping estate management and workplace operations. From national government hubs to private-sector portfolios, our expert panel reveal how technology can unlock sustainability outcomes, cost efficiency and better occupant experience, without compromising resilience or wellbeing.
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Operational delivery is becoming increasingly complex as organisations demand greater efficiency, adaptability, and wellbeing-focused spaces. This session explores practical pathways to operational excellence, from smarter building operations and data-driven decision-making to evolving standards and skills. Learn insights on managing risk, improving performance, and designing services that elevate both user experience and organisational outcomes.
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From air quality and HVAC performance to refrigeration compliance and asset lifecycle planning, facilities maintenance is shaping the future workplace more than ever. This session explores how data-led FM, smart software and strategic maintenance decisions are driving efficiency, sustainability, compliance and better workplace experiences, while minimising downtime and risk.
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The challenges of the ever changing age demographicChairpersonSpeakers
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The Employment Rights Bill aims to rebalance the relationship between employers and employees, strengthening protections while redefining flexibility and fairness at work. This panel explores the intent behind the legislation, the realities of implementation, and the implications for workforce planning, engagement and leadership. Designed for senior leaders, HR, and workplace professionals, the session offers clarity on what organisations need to know to stay compliant while building trust and resilience in their workforce.
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Social value is no longer a “nice to have” but for many organisations, knowing where to start or how to turn intent into impact remains a challenge. This panel brings together leaders from across social enterprise, workplace strategy, and global FM to explore how workplace and facilities management teams can move beyond tick-box commitments and embed social value into everyday decisions, contracts, and partnerships. From social impact procurement and supplier collaboration to delivering measurable outcomes for people, communities and the planet, the discussion will unpack practical approaches that work at scale and the critical role workplace and FM leaders play in driving meaningful, long-term impact across their organisations.
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Creating truly inclusive workplaces requires intentional policies, culture-building, and representation across all levels of an organisation. This session focuses on the experiences of LGBTQ+ professionals within the facilities and workplace sector and explores how employers can foster belonging, psychological safety, and equal opportunities. Discussions will cover allyship, inclusive leadership, policy development, and the role of workplace design in supporting diverse identities. Attendees will gain practical insights for strengthening inclusion within their own organisations.
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With workplaces undergoing fundamental change, the facilities and workplace profession is expanding beyond its traditional boundaries. This session examines how roles, responsibilities, and competencies are evolving to support more dynamic, digitally enabled organisations. Discussion will include the shift toward strategic partnership, sustainability integration, technology adoption, and the growing expectation for FM to enhance employee experience. The panel will outline the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing profession.
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Tess is someone organisations turn to during periods of growth, acquisition or strategic change when culture is under pressure.
For over 15 years, Tess has partnered with boards and executive teams across the public and private sector, known for her systemic approach to addressing root cause rather than surface level issues.Her research reveals that over 40 percent of senior leaders fail in the first 60 days of a new role because a critical piece is missing from how organisations onboard and integrate leaders.
Today, Tess will share hot off the press insights into what truly makes or breaks senior leaders in those early days, drawn from her forthcoming book, Your First 60 Days.
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A satirical swipe at the challenges of women in leadership today.ChairpersonSpeakers
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What if the true return on investment wasn’t just financial, but emotional? This conversation rethinks success in the workplace, exploring the rise of relationship-based work, the power of transparency and equity, and the responsibility leaders have to create meaningful, purpose-led environments. From gender pay gaps to employee fulfilment and workplace transformation, this panel uncovers what today’s most forward-thinking organisations are doing to make work matter again.Chairperson
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Workplaces are evolving from static environments into dynamic ecosystems that shape how people connect, create and perform. As expectations around flexibility, inclusivity, and purpose continue to rise, the challenge is no longer just designing great spaces, it's aligning them with business strategy and human experience. This discussion brings together global workplace leaders to explore what defines the next generation workplace: how behavioural insight, inclusive design, and future-focused thinking are transforming the way organisations operate, engage and thrive.
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How can you balance well-being and careers.ChairpersonSpeakers