An immersive experience focusing on FM technology trends, people demographics and the opportunity for the sector.
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Andrew Hulbert has been the Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management since July 2025 after acting as a volunteer for over 15 years. Andrew is also a successful entrepreneur in the Facilities Management sector and also is the founder of the diversity charity, Tomorrow Meets Today.
How drone surveys can transform facilities management operations, and how we’re using drone technology to protect critical infrastructure.
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Dave is an accomplished senior leader with 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. Dave has built and grown BT’s drones team over the last4 years, creating the foundations for BT within the UK drone industry and continuing to develop capabilities through in house development and market leading partnerships. Prior to this Dave ran a product management team in BT and previously worked as a Technology Partner within EE, driving complex change management programmes.
Dave sits on the BEIS Drone Industry Action Group (DIAG), and is one of the founding members of the Future Aviation Industry Working Group – Airspace Integration (FAIWG:AI).
Strategic transformation in FM requires balancing velocity with structure. This presentation discusses how we can enable sustainable change through governance frameworks, workforce challenges and external pressures.
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Paul Whiteley is a strategic change and transformation consultant specialising in Facilities Management. With over 20 years of FM experience, Paul partners with organisations to drive operational efficiency, governance excellence, and sustainable transformation. His work with focuses on applying research backed and evidence-based frameworks and industry standards to deliver measurable outcomes in complex FM environments. With experience spanning change leadership, process optimisation, and stakeholder engagement, Paul helps FM professionals translate strategic vision into operational reality. He brings a practical, systems-focused approach to navigating the evolving landscape of modern facilities management.
This presentation is intended to set out Simpler Recycling regulatory requirements, including the policy detail and compliance and enforcement
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I have worked for the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales since 1996 and prior to that worked in a local authority waste regulation department. I have over 33 years’ experience in waste regulation across various sectors including waste transfer and treatment, biowaste, end of life vehicles, landfill and hazardous waste.
My current role at the Environment Agency is as a Senior Advisor acting as policy lead for Simpler Recycling. I provide technical advice to government on Simpler Recycling and I ensure the Environment Agency’s regulatory approach delivers in line with the Regulators code.
A practical and engaging look at how small, everyday actions from frontline teams create meaningful efficiencies. Discover how simple behavioural shifts drive performance and natural cost savings across FM operations.
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Dax Goose is an operations and facilities leader with over 30 years’ experience driving performance, efficiency, and organisational transformation across construction, FM, and commercial environments. MBA-qualified and known for his practical, boots-on-the-ground approach, Dax blends strategic insight with hands-on operational expertise. He has led major multi-site programmes, embedded sustainable cost efficiencies, and built high-performing teams in fast-paced, complex environments. As the author of the Ops in Action series, Dax champions simple, repeatable operational behaviours that deliver consistent results. His trademark philosophy: small steps, taken by everyone, create the efficiencies that change everything.
Workplace and Facilities management professionals are experienced in managing their buildings PPMs efficiently, but often don’t score as well when managing their own balance scorecard…This session will consider how to maximise efficiency in four key areas;
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Beth is an established trainer, speaker and facilitator with over 26 years of managing buildings and teams.
Prior to starting FMHS Consulting Ltd, Beth held a number of high-profile roles including Head of Facilities Management at Ascot Racecourse where she was responsible for all FM operations – the impact of the changes made were so successful, the patron at that time, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, noticed and passed comment!
As one of the leading trainers in her field, Beth specialises in 4 key areas; Professional Development; Facilities Management, Health & Safety and Mental Health and her feedback is exceptional, with learners using words like ‘inspirational, motivating, engaging and brilliant!
The presentation will cover why embedding sustainable practices is critical to future success, the business benefits it offers, and practical steps to successfully begin that journey to net zero. Leading to what a credible pathway looks like, with a couple of examples of businesses in the FM sector who are already embracing sustainability and are now seeing the long-term value of positioning themselves as industry leaders.
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Alan has been a sustainability entrepreneur for the past 18 years. Having established a carbon management consultancy in 2006, Alan has been lucky enough to work with many early adopters and industry leaders across a wide range of industries. In 2022 he co-founded Neutral Carbon Zone with an exceptional team of talented colleagues to create a tech-enabled solution for managing organisational, operational and supply-chain emissions, to take motivated clients on their journey to net zero.
After losing her son in a terrorist attack in May 2017 Figen Murray realised that there are no legal requirements for venues to keep customers and staff safe from terrorist threats. After starting a campaign, she is now working with the government on this legislation.
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Figen is the mother of Martyn Hett, who was tragically killed alongside 21 others at the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017.
Figen has been working with the Government and the security industry to make tangible changes to security at venues. She is the force behind Martyn’s Law, a legislation requiring publicly accessible locations to improve security against the threat of terrorism. She achieved a distinction in her MA in Counterterrorism from the University of Central Lancashire.
Figen’s dedication and work in counter terrorism saw her awarded an OBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List.
You’ll be taken through how to align your business’ energy strategy with your wider financial and organisational goals in order to build a more sustainable future.
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Dean Marsh is a seasoned professional in sales and procurement, with extensive experience across the gas, oil, and power markets. Over the years, they’ve supported global private equity firms and their portfolio companies across EMEA and APAC, delivering practical cost-saving strategies across a range of indirect spend areas. Known for their clear communication and commercial awareness, Dean offers a steady, informed perspective on how businesses can manage energy procurement more effectively and make confident decisions in a changing market.
Geoff Prudence will discuss and provide thought provoking experiences on developing
strategies for yourself and teams which will include:
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