IWFM at the Workplace Event 2025: seven opportunities to learn, develop and network 

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At this year’s Workplace Event, held at the NEC Birmingham from 8-10 April, IWFM is attending to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive in workplace and facilities management (WFM) today. With a total of seven sessions on offer, think engaging panel discussions, exclusive research insights and unparalleled networking opportunities – all designed to help you optimise your strategies and unlock value. 

Visit the IWFM stand to learn about current and upcoming resources, courses and initiatives designed to elevate your expertise; be among the first to hear about IWFM's plans to enhance the WFM sector. Take the chance to network and unwind over a drink with peers, leaders and other professionals. 

Here’s a glimpse of the agenda: 

Tuesday 8 April (12:00 - 12:30): Creating a Thriving Workplace: Supporting Veterans in FM for stronger wellbeing & culture 

Discover the untapped potential of veterans in WFM. Alistair Scott and Louisa Clarke from IWFM’s Veterans in FM Network will reveal how to cultivate a workplace culture that champions veteran wellbeing and inclusion, leading to stronger teams and a more resilient organisation. 

Tuesday 8 April (12:30 - 13:15): Outlook 2025: Advantage WFM? Insights from a business and economic perspective 

Get the edge on the competition. Jenny Thomas (IWFM), Simone Fenton-Jarvis (VPOD Smart Solutions & IWFM Non-Exec Director) and Ian Baker (IWFM Workspace SIG) will dissect the IWFM Market Outlook Survey, revealing critical trends and predictions that will shape the WFM landscape beyond 2025. 

Tuesday 8 April (13:30 – 14.15): Beyond the Surface: Unpacking Sustainability in Asset Management for a Greener Future 

Go beyond buzzwords. Join Joanna Knight (The Sustainable Design Collective), Michael Amos (Waste to Wonder), Praveen Gopalan (Macfarlanes LLP) and Sunil Shah (Acclaro Advisory/IWFM Sustainability SIG) as they expose the environmental impact of workplace assets and arm you with actionable strategies for carbon management, net zero and achieving broader ESG goals. 

Wednesday 9 April (11:30 - 12:15): Future-Ready Teams, competent organisations: upskilling to unlock workplace value 

Realise hidden potential. Emma Bellingham (IWFM) and Jake Drummond (Deputy Government Head of Property Profession) will explore how strategic upskilling in WFM can drive competence, boost organisational value and create a future-ready workforce. 

Thursday 10 April (10:30 - 11:15): IM and strategic asset management as the gateways to an optimised built environment 

Navigate the future with confidence. Gordon Mitchell (Wholus & IWFM Technology SIG Chair) and Sofie Hooper (IWFM) will unveil how information management and strategic asset management are crucial for optimising the built environment, especially in the age of AI and amidst costly Government estate maintenance backlogs. 

Thursday 10 April (11:45 - 12:15): Breaking Silos: Cross-Sector Collaborations for Circular and Social Value 

Be part of the solution. Andy Daly (Social Enterprise UK), Sofie Hooper (IWFM), John Kenny (CCS) and Michael Amos (Waste to Wonder) will explore how partnerships between public, private and social enterprise sectors can tackle global challenges like climate change and inequality. 

Thursday 10 April (13:20 – 13:50): The Information Management Initiative, Presented by Gordon Mitchell 

Synopsis TBC. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from IWFM and other industry leaders. 

Register for The Workplace Event 2025 to gain insights and inspiration on the path to success.