Full Conference Program

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Never a dull moment! There’s always something to do, to learn and to experience at World Workplace Europe meets Facility for Future. Quality time with colleagues immersed in all things FM is time well spent. From extra educational opportunities and fun social events to celebrating FM excellence, you’ll find activities of interest, benefit and value throughout the conference. Check out our program below.

Day 1 | Wednesday 20, March

Kate VitasekNigel Risner

Welcome message from IFMA and FMN followed by two keynote speakers, Business Speaker of the Year, Nigel Risner and Author, Educator, and Architect of the vested business model, Kate Vitasek.

Keynote Speakers

Discover new products/services from the best in facility and business solutions. Benefit from one-on-one conversations with these exceptional solutions providers. Visit The Strip on Wednesday and Thursday, 20-21 March, located next to the Marketplace.

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Description: Welcome message from IFMA and FMN followed by two keynote speakers, Business Speaker of the Year,Nigel Risner and Author , Educator, and Architect of the vested business model, Kate Vitasek

Keynote Speakers
James Dearsley

PropTech has had a huge impact on the property world and it seems to be growing in importance almost daily. James will give you a complete overview of the sector and challenge you to think about your own futures and whether there is an actual career in Facilities Management moving forward. It promises to be a contentious speech but will help you shape the future of the industry at the very least.

Keynote Speakers

€125 pp, add to your registration

Join IFMA and FMN in giving back through culinary exploration! Enjoy a delicious meal created by catering professionals cooking together to show the high standard of catering with facility management at the moment. The evening will include entertainment from our emcee who will walk you through the courses, live music, an inspirational speaker, and plenty of opportunity for networking and connecting with your fellow FM’s.

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Day 2 | Thursday 21, March

Discover new products/services from the best in facility and business solutions. Benefit from one-on-one conversations with these exceptional solutions providers. Visit The Strip on Wednesday and Thursday, 20-21 March, located next to the Marketplace.

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Rademaker

Nancy Rademaker is one of the very few female international keynote speakers to cover the impact of digitization on customer behaviour and how that affects the way companies should interact with customers. She likes to share her first-hand experiences straight from the places where technology is shaping our future.

Keynote Speakers

World Workplace Europe meets Facility For Future is your time to learn, but also to network and unwind with colleagues. It’s the ideal atmosphere for making connections that can last a lifetime. The people you meet are individuals you can talk to — fellow members, industry leaders, students and facility professionals just like you. Following Thursday’s closing keynote is a chance to relax and enjoy an evening of casual conversation and downtime before traveling home. The perfect end to your World Workplace experience, the FM Party is an informal event free for conference participants. Held at the Kromhouthal, the FM Party will feature great dance music, a bar and food trucks. No presentations, no scheduled activities — just a fun gathering of professional peers to celebrate a successful week of expanding knowledge, building networks and advancing FM.

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Day 3 | Friday 22, March

Nothing brings the FM story to life better than seeing workplace strategy and creative problem-solving in action. Take advantage of your time in Amsterdam — get an insider’s look at one of four unique facilities.

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