Workplace Futures – The FM Conference
Annual conference for the FM and Property sectors
About Workplace Futures
2020 has been an extraordinary year, with experiences ranging from inconvenience to tragic and everything in between. 2021 will be a year of reckoning with all that and moving on to a new ‘business as usual’, meeting the challenges and spotting the opportunities for growth and development. Workplace Futures 2021 will help individuals and organisations build a sound grounding at the beginning of the year for better things to come. Learn about the conference programme here.
Workplace Futures has an outstanding track record. First launched in 2007, each year’s event has a different theme, with the programme carefully designed to focus closely on current and emerging issues at the time. We always aim to bring together some of the best speakers available to shed light, share information, and provide insights and advice that have real value. Read about past programmes here.
Why not join us as a sponsor for the 2021 event? We can promise you plenty of pre-conference promotion opportunities together with strong interest and attendance on the day, plus a range of follow-up activities. To find out more about the possibilities, please get in touch.
Workplace Futures 2021 will again feature the announcement of the latest winner of the i-FM Technology in FM Award and the presentation of the Award itself. Award entries are due late in the autumn of this year in time for judging in December. You can find out more about the Award here.
Simon is also Chief Operating Officer for the Specialised Services business area which includes cleaning, security, technical and support services. He joined ISS in 2007, working across various roles both in the UK and globally before being appointed to the UK & Ireland Executive Board in 2019. Originally trained in catering and hotel management, he previously held senior roles at Aramark and Compass.
Simon is also Chief Operating Officer for the Specialised Services business area which includes cleaning, security, technical and support services. He joined ISS in 2007, working across various roles both in the UK and globally before being appointed to the UK & Ireland Executive Board in 2019. Originally trained in catering and hotel management, he previously held senior roles at Aramark and Compass.
Peter Ankerstjerne is Chief Strategy Officer, Planon Group and Board Chairman at the International Facility Management Association.
Peter has more than 25 years’ experience covering most aspects of FM, service management, outsourcing, marketing and strategy. For much of that time he was Chief Marketing Officer at ISS and was subsequently Head of Digital FM and Workplace Experience, EMEA, at WeWork’s Powered by We business, then Global Lead, FM & Employee Experience at JLL.
Peter Ankerstjerne is Chief Strategy Officer, Planon Group and Board Chairman at the International Facility Management Association.
Peter has more than 25 years’ experience covering most aspects of FM, service management, outsourcing, marketing and strategy. For much of that time he was Chief Marketing Officer at ISS and was subsequently Head of Digital FM and Workplace Experience, EMEA, at WeWork’s Powered by We business, then Global Lead, FM & Employee Experience at JLL.
John Raspin is Partner and global head of the Energy & Environment business at international market research company Frost & Sullivan. John has been working as an analyst and consultant to the FM industry for over 20 years with a focus on growth opportunities, industry transformation and service evolution.
John Raspin is Partner and global head of the Energy & Environment business at international market research company Frost & Sullivan. John has been working as an analyst and consultant to the FM industry for over 20 years with a focus on growth opportunities, industry transformation and service evolution.
Mark Miller, Workplace Technology Strategist at Cisco, has extensive expertise in the relationships between workspace design, workplace policies, technology and culture, and in helping companies balance these elements in the creation of their next-generation workplaces. His focus is on the intersection of the physical and digital work environments, using his knowledge to help in the development and implementation of strategies that drive new levels of innovation, productivity and employee engagement.
Mark Miller, Workplace Technology Strategist at Cisco, has extensive expertise in the relationships between workspace design, workplace policies, technology and culture, and in helping companies balance these elements in the creation of their next-generation workplaces. His focus is on the intersection of the physical and digital work environments, using his knowledge to help in the development and implementation of strategies that drive new levels of innovation, productivity and employee engagement.
Rob is principal of Ramidus Consulting Limited. He has over 30 years experience within the property sector, specialising in research and workplace strategy. Prior to setting up Ramidus, Rob worked for Interior Services Group, Stanhope Properties, Hillier Parker (now CBRE), Debenham Tewson & Chinnocks (now DTZ) and DEGW.
Rob is principal of Ramidus Consulting Limited. He has over 30 years experience within the property sector, specialising in research and workplace strategy. Prior to setting up Ramidus, Rob worked for Interior Services Group, Stanhope Properties, Hillier Parker (now CBRE), Debenham Tewson & Chinnocks (now DTZ) and DEGW.
20 years as an experienced management consultant and as a senior change leader on the Board of B2B Service companies, with a focus on Business Strategy & Planning, M&A, and the development and delivery of transformational organisational change;
Roles both as a consultant at EY and A.T. Kearney, and also leading strategy, organisational change and M&A as Strategy & Change Director on the Board of both AutoTrader and LeasePlan UK.
20 years as an experienced management consultant and as a senior change leader on the Board of B2B Service companies, with a focus on Business Strategy & Planning, M&A, and the development and delivery of transformational organisational change;
Roles both as a consultant at EY and A.T. Kearney, and also leading strategy, organisational change and M&A as Strategy & Change Director on the Board of both AutoTrader and LeasePlan UK.
Lucy is a founding director of Larch Consulting, an award-winning advisory practice which specialises in FM and workplace. Her team work with a wide range of commercial, public and charity organisations in the UK and internationally. She is a judge of the Technology in FM Awards and a member of the RICS Strategic FM Advisory Group. Lucy has been voted a Pioneer of FM and one of the 20 Most Influential Women in FM.
Lucy is a founding director of Larch Consulting, an award-winning advisory practice which specialises in FM and workplace. Her team work with a wide range of commercial, public and charity organisations in the UK and internationally. She is a judge of the Technology in FM Awards and a member of the RICS Strategic FM Advisory Group. Lucy has been voted a Pioneer of FM and one of the 20 Most Influential Women in FM.
Marie has led the Global Research programme for JLL Corporate Solutions since 2015. Her latest research focuses on the future of work, human experience, workplace trends, flex-space, metrics and human performance.
Marie has led the Global Research programme for JLL Corporate Solutions since 2015. Her latest research focuses on the future of work, human experience, workplace trends, flex-space, metrics and human performance.
Prior to joining Sodexo, Julie held numerous senior management roles with Bank of Ireland in sales, proposition development, strategy and operations for various divisions of the Group. Julie is a strong advocate of diversity & inclusion, having held roles on Bank of Ireland’s LGBT+ and Gender Balance networks
Prior to joining Sodexo, Julie held numerous senior management roles with Bank of Ireland in sales, proposition development, strategy and operations for various divisions of the Group. Julie is a strong advocate of diversity & inclusion, having held roles on Bank of Ireland’s LGBT+ and Gender Balance networks
Baskar Sundaram is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Baachu, the data-driven consultancy and advisory firm for facilities and workplace service providers.
Baskar Sundaram is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Baachu, the data-driven consultancy and advisory firm for facilities and workplace service providers.
Simon is responsible for Government Relations and Defence, as well as Mitie’s commercial sales function. He was previously the Chief Executive of professional services and advisory firm Source8, which he co-founded in 2004. Source8 was acquired by Mitie in 2014.
Simon also acts as a senior advisor to the UK government and was appointed in 2010 to sit on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Overseas Business Risk board. He has an MBA from Henley Management College.
Simon is responsible for Government Relations and Defence, as well as Mitie’s commercial sales function. He was previously the Chief Executive of professional services and advisory firm Source8, which he co-founded in 2004. Source8 was acquired by Mitie in 2014.
Simon also acts as a senior advisor to the UK government and was appointed in 2010 to sit on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Overseas Business Risk board. He has an MBA from Henley Management College.
Andrew Hulbert is founder and managing director of Pareto, currently one of the fastest growing FM organisations in the UK. Pareto is considered a disruptor in the FM sector in terms of technological innovation, social value led approach and ability to adapt service provision to the specific requirements of clients.
Andrew Hulbert is founder and managing director of Pareto, currently one of the fastest growing FM organisations in the UK. Pareto is considered a disruptor in the FM sector in terms of technological innovation, social value led approach and ability to adapt service provision to the specific requirements of clients.
Matt is a professionally qualified Chartered Energy Engineer and Chartered Energy Manager with considerable technical and strategic experience in Energy & Carbon management across a variety of industrial, commercial and public sectors. He leads the development of propositions and client Net Zero solutions at ENGIE, supporting organisations in carbon assessments, setting Net Zero Roadmap strategies and implementing carbon reduction projects.
Matt is a professionally qualified Chartered Energy Engineer and Chartered Energy Manager with considerable technical and strategic experience in Energy & Carbon management across a variety of industrial, commercial and public sectors. He leads the development of propositions and client Net Zero solutions at ENGIE, supporting organisations in carbon assessments, setting Net Zero Roadmap strategies and implementing carbon reduction projects.
Paul Bean is CEO UK & Europe at City FM. He has a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry, together with strong skills in negotiation, budgeting, business planning, operations management and coaching.
Paul Bean is CEO UK & Europe at City FM. He has a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry, together with strong skills in negotiation, budgeting, business planning, operations management and coaching.
“Workplace Futures is one of the only ‘must-attend’ events in the FM calendar because it is unafraid to position industry disruptors alongside thought-provoking leaders – and then demand that the audience joins in to debate the issues. The networking is superb, too.”
“The Workplace Futures conference consistently challenges the thinking in our industry and provides the platform for consideration of best-practice concepts. Never afraid to be contentious and challenge the status quo, this is achieved not for the sake of it but to really move things forwards.”
“The Workplace Futures conference is an anchor event in my calendar. For me, it’s the thinking person’s FM event – it doesn’t have to cater for a broad church of junior members with “FM For Dummies” sessions, but is pitched at a level which engages and challenges the senior figures in the sector, as is evidenced by its delegate-list of decision-makers (this makes for some of the most interesting and useful networking).
The conference programmers clearly have their fingers on the pulse, working hard each year to identify the issues of the day and the important trends. The presenters are high-quality and their content is challenging, plus the snappy slots mean that no one gets to drone on for too long.
On-trend topics with skilled, engaging presenters and a high-level audience lead to great interaction and dialogue. This is a don’t-miss day.”
"Workplace Futures is one of the few events I make every year because it focuses on the core of performance and leadership, coupled with great insight. The one-time move to online will be sustainable, I’m sure – I’ll be there for the content - but I can’t wait for the face-to-face conference to resume. I have been a supporter of i-FM.net and this conference from the very early days as the best source of industry insight."
"Workplace Futures remains the most relevant and challenging FM conference of the year, a conference that is not afraid to tackle the key issues of the day head on. Workplace Futures combines high quality content with a desire to engage and stimulate audience participation and debate. As a past panellist, presenter and attendee, Workplace Futures always offers great content, significant opportunities to network and is delivered in a relaxed, engaging but highly professional way."