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28-30 April 2026
NEC Birmingham
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28-30 April 2026 | NEC Birmingham
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At the heart of our event is the Workplace Leaders Summit, this free-to-attend conference will showcase leaders and organisations shaping tomorrow's workplaces. Featuring daily key themes, interactive workshops, and roundtables, we've crafted an agenda you won't want to miss.
In a closed-door format, no holds barred - this conference will be like no other.
Today's leaders must treat the workplace as a strategic asset, one that reflects its organisational value, attracts top talent, and remains competitive in a rapidly changing world.
The key lies in understanding what employees truly want from the workplace. The multi-generational workforce is looking for an experience that is intentional, aligned, and purpose-driven.
In this session, Jane Clay and Gurtake Singh from Gensler, the global architecture and design firm, will explore why experience is now the key driver of workplace value. Drawing from Gensler's 2026 Design Forecast, they explore what employees expect from the office today, from wellbeing-focused amenities and AR/VR smart tools to dedicated spaces for professional growth.
The UK’s Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce the most significant changes to employment regulation in decades and few sectors will feel its impact more acutely than Facilities Management. As a highly labour-intensive industry operating on tight margins, FM faces fundamental questions about workforce flexibility, cost, risk and long-term sustainability.
This panel brings together voices from across the debate to examine what the Bill means in practice for FM employers, workers and clients. From changes to unfair dismissal rights and sick pay, to restrictions on flexible working models and the growing influence of unions, the discussion will separate political intent from operational reality.
With perspectives both for and against the reforms, alongside an independent, fact-based lens, the session will explore whether the legislation genuinely improves outcomes for workers or whether it risks unintended consequences such as reduced opportunity, higher costs and structural change across the sector. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the risks, trade-offs and strategic decisions FM leaders may soon need to make.
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.
When people feel they belong, work works better: How belonging unlocks productivity, retention and customer experience in FM.
What if the best FM solutions aren't in your country? Join our panel as we explore how facilities and workplace management practices differ across Europe. Borders divide countries, but the best ideas travel.
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From workplace interiors and design, digital technology, facilities services, building management and more, you will find a supplier to help you elevate your workplace strategy and performance.
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