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About the day

Date: 16 June 2026

Time: 9am

Address: Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge, London

Tickets: Members - Free | Non-members - £264

 

From ideas to impact

Together, let’s unleash the force of FM 

Let’s come together. Let’s grow together. Let’s make an impact together. IWFM Insights Live! will be a feature-filled, speaker-packed, real-life event that’s free to all IWFM members*. Join us to explore, learn, connect and share ideas with big thinkers, sector experts and industry leaders. 

We’ll be tackling some of the biggest issues facing our industry today, as well as looking to the future and the vital role we play in the built environment and beyond. 

Book your place today at our landmark conference from IWFM: The heart of the workplace and facilities community. 

*Terms and conditions apply and delegate fee applies for non-members. 

Speakers

Stay tuned for announcements about the day’s speakers…

Programme

It’s shaping up to be a busy day! We’ll be announcing more speakers and finalising the day  as we get nearer to the event.

09:30–10:00 – Welcome… we’re back!
10:05–10:35 – Keynote TBC
10:40–11:10 – ESG, sustainability and Net Zero – the business case
11:15–11:45 – Brilliance in resilience: adapting to a changing climate
11:50–12:10 – Tackling the skills crisis – the importance of skills and investing in them
12:15–13:00 – Compliance – the new value offering
13:50–14:20 – The Leadership Surgery: the language of leadership
14:25–14:55 – The Value Engine – ‘thinking left to right’
15:00–15:20 – Panel discussion: Women in leadership
15:25–15:55 – 21st century behaviours: Departments of empowerment
16:00–16:30 – The Power of Community: today’s highlights and tomorrow’s commitments

FAQs

How much does it cost to attend?

IWFM Live! is FREE to attend if you’re an IWFM member – however pre-registration is essential here.

Non-members are welcome to buy a ticket, details available via register link.

There will be no tickets available on the door.

Will there be a lunch break?

IWFM Live! is a drop-in, drop-out event that runs all day – we haven’t included a long break for lunch, but feel free to jump out for food and jump back in whenever suits you.

Are refreshments available at the venue?

Lunch and refreshments are available to purchase at the venue.

What’s the location?

Leonardo Royal Hotel, London Tower Bridge, 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP

What’s the nearest tube station?

The nearest Underground station is Tower Hill (Circle and District lines), approximately a seven-minute walk away. Tower Gateway DLR station is about five minutes’ walk, and Aldgate East is roughly six minutes’ walk.

Is there wheelchair access?

You can find full accessibility information, provided by the venue, by clicking here.

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Of course, assistance dogs are most welcome.

 

Sponsors

Apave PPL Training

Apave is an international French company specialising in risk management and technical inspection services. Founded in 1867 and headquartered in Courbevoie, France, the company helps organisations manage technical, environmental, human, and digital risks to ensure safe and compliant operations. Apave provides services including inspection, testing and measurement, certification, training, consulting, and technical support for industries such as energy, construction, transport, and manufacturing. With more than 17,000 employees and operations in nearly 60 countries, the group works with businesses and public authorities worldwide to improve safety, compliance, and performance across their projects and facilities.

Matrix Booking

Matrix Booking is a UK-based, employee-owned software company that provides workplace management and resource booking solutions for organisations. Its cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform enables businesses and public sector organisations to manage desks, meeting rooms, visitors, and other workplace resources across multiple locations, supporting hybrid and flexible working environments. The platform also offers analytics and integrations that help organisations optimise office space usage, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs. Founded from technology company Keytree and operating independently since 2020, Matrix Booking serves hundreds of organisations worldwide and supports millions of workplace bookings each month.

Mitsibushi Electrical

Mitsubishi Electric is a global technology and manufacturing company specialising in electrical and electronic systems used across industries such as energy, transportation, building systems, industrial automation, and communications. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company develops a wide range of products including air conditioning and heating systems, factory automation equipment, power infrastructure technologies, and smart building solutions. With operations and subsidiaries around the world, Mitsubishi Electric supports businesses and public infrastructure through innovative technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.

Planon

Planon is a global software provider specialising in smart building, real estate, and facilities management solutions. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, the company develops integrated workplace management software (IWMS) that helps organisations manage buildings, workplaces, assets, and maintenance processes more efficiently. Planon’s platform connects buildings, people, and operational data to improve workplace productivity, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals. With offices in multiple countries and thousands of clients worldwide, Planon is widely recognised by industry analysts as a leader in the smart building and facility management software market.

Equans UK & Ireland

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical services, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.