Overview

Join the IWFM Rising FMs Network and IWFM Catering SIG to explore multi-generational experiences in the workplace and how baby boomers, gen X, millennials and Gen Z envision their ideal workspaces.

With a multigenerational panel and engagement from the attendees, topics will include:

• Social connections and workplace culture
• Work life balance in a post covid world
• Communication styles across generations.

Our thanks to Lexington Reception Services who will be providing full catering for the evening.

Important

All guests attending this event must be pre-registered and, on the day, will be required to bring photographic ID as part of the entry requirement to the building and recommended to only bring essential bags and belongings with them.

Agenda

17:30 Registration & welcome drinks​

17:50 Guests seated in old Library Lloyd’s​

17:55 Welcome from host essential safety infomation​

18:00 IWFM Rising FMs Network update​

18:10 IWFM Catering and Hospitality SIG update​

18:20 Assurity Consulting H&S and environment insights​

18:40 Lexington and Hospitality SIH interactive panel​ “Bridging generations in the workplace”​

19:15 IWFM general update​

19:30 Close presentation​, networking reception & canapes

Sponsors

Team Lexington

Speakers

Simon Biggs FIH MIWFM

Catering and Hospitality Chair, IWFM

Simon has worked in the catering industry for over 30 years during which time he has held directorships with some the industry’s leading contractors. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality and holds the position of Senior Consultant with Litmus Partnership, a leading catering and facilities management consultancy.

Samantha Ford

Operations Manager

Samantha is a dedicated Operations Manager with a decade of experience leading front-of-house, facilities, and leisure teams. She brings energy, empathy, and excellence to every role, with a passion for tailored service, team growth, and creating spaces that feel welcoming and well-run. From leisure centres to premium corporate reception, Sam thrives where people and performance meet.

Carly Jarvis

Associate Director and Head of Workplace Experience, Avison Young

Carly is Associate Director and Head of Workplace Experience at Avison Young, responsible for the modernisation and ongoing development of visitor and occupier experience solutions tailored to evolving client objectives. With over 15 years of leadership in service delivery excellence and operations at market leading service specialist organisations, Carly is renowned for her strategic insight, talent development, and commitment to delivering exceptional workplace experiences.

Elliot Valentine

IWFM Rising FMs Network Chair

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