20-21 October 2026
Business Design Centre - London

Keynote Theatre

KEYNOTE
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We are pleased to offer two free-to-attend theatres of forward-thinking content to help you improve your knowledge and accelerate your workplace and FM strategies. With a mixture of presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops, we have a jam-packed agenda to maximise your time at Facilities & Estates Management LIVE. 

The Key Note theatre programme will feature thought leaders in FM estates in a series of panel discussions and best practice sessions, with topics ranging from meeting ESG goals to the impact of AI and data technologies. 

Day 1 Keynote Theatre
20 October 2026
Day 2 Keynote Theatre
21 October 2026
10.30 am - 11.00 am
Keynote: The building that talks back
11.10 am - 11.55 am
What is the strategic role of FM?
The FM sector has entered a new phase, not just focusing on managing physical assets but delivering human-centric outcomes. David Emanuel chairs a session which asks, how can this strategy be delivered?
12.05 pm - 12.35 pm
Exchange Quay case study
12.45 pm - 13.30 pm
Inclusive Solutions
There is a growing demand for workplaces to accommodate different needs, including neuro diverse spaces and end of route facilities such as showers and bike storage for active commuters.
13.30 pm - 14.30 pm
Lunch
14.30 pm - 15.15 pm
Special Keynote Speaker
15.20 pm - 15.50 pm
IWFM speaker
10.30 am - 11.00 am
CBRE case study
11.10 am - 11.55 am
It isn't all offices
Facilities managers work within a wide range of sectors, from retail to healthcare and education. What are the priorities for FMs working within different sectors and what can they learn from each other?
12.05 pm - 12.35 pm
Apprenticeships & Recruitment
Recruiting staff with the right skills continues to be a challenge. There is huge demand for apprenticeships, but many employers are stymied by a lack of information. There are also 20,000 veterans leaving the Armed Forces each year offering skills which could benefit the sector. This panel discusses what more could be done to increase the talent pool?
12.45 pm - 13.15 pm
FM & Data
According to the IWFM AI technology will be one of the most significant influences on the facilities management profession in the future, with FM professionals holding the key to unlocking the potential and value of new tech, not only in automating more mundane tasks. But now that we’ve got AI how can we use it to help make people more efficient in roles that will still require human skills?
13.15 pm - 14.00 pm
Lunch
14.00 pm - 14.45 pm
Special Keynote Speaker
14.50 pm - 15.35 pm
Energy Management
Is the energy crisis a reason to invest more in renewables to supplement energy needs along with addressing carbon reduction? What can the built environment do to accelerate the adoption of energy management solutions that lower energy costs and help meet sustainable goals?
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