20 November 2025 8am – 3pm Community Edinburgh, UK

Overview

Join us for an unmissable event at Murrayfield Stadium!

Mark your calendars for Thursday 20 November 2025, as the IWFM Scotland Region hosts its annual conference at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and relaxed networking from 8am, followed by a warm welcome at 9am and an inspiring line-up of speakers sharing their insights and expertise throughout the day.

We’ll be featuring 20+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in workplace and facilities management and expert speakers covering a diverse range of topics relevant to our industry.

 

Agenda

08:00   Breakfast, registration and meet the exhibitors

09:00   Welcome from IWFM Scotland Region Chair, Sandy McNaughton

09:30   David Campbell - Director of Operations at Lumis Student Living

Unlock the Future of FM in Scotland’s Student Living!

Join us to explore how Facilities Management is transforming Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. Learn how to innovate, adapt, and lead in a fast-changing market. Don’t miss this must-attend session!

10:00   Scott Spittal - Managing Director, Perspective Building Consultancy

From Reactive to Proactive: Redefining FM Through Building Intelligence

Join Scott to explore how Facilities Management can shift from firefighting to future-proofing through the power of building intelligence. Discover how asset data, condition surveys, and lifecycle planning are transforming decision-making, reducing costs, and extending asset life. Scott willl share practical insights from real projects that prove how the right intelligence at the right time can change the game for FM.

10:40   Coffee, tea & exhibition - Over 20 exhibitors

11:45   Paul F - Head of Physical Security, NPSA

The session will show the range of malicious threats facing critical infrastructure, crowded places/publicly accessible locations, sensitive technologies, digital engineering and connected places initiatives.  It will also show the palette of physical and personnel security countermeasures available and the necessary security-mindedness for professionals.

12:40   Lunch & exhibition

13:50   Workplace Geeks - Chris Moriarty

The age of experience: What it means for the future of work

As organisations navigate hybrid models and the push-and-pull of return-to-office mandates, workplace experience has emerged as a defining theme - but what does it really mean? This keynote unpacks the science of experience, lessons from other industries, and the opportunities (and risks) it presents for the workplaces of tomorrow.

14:20  Interactive Q&A Session led by Workplace Geeks.

Workplace Geeks, Andrew Hulbert, Chair of IWFM, Scott Spittal, David Campbell and Sandy McNaughton.

15:00   Closing remarks - Sandy McNaughton

15:15   AGM

15:45   Event close

 

Ticket prices 

Your ticket includes a delicious breakfast, snacks, and a hot lunch to keep you energised throughout the day.

  • Member standard ticket - £65
  • Non-member ticket - £80
  • Student ticket - £25

All ticket prices include VAT.

Convenient parking is available, and we encourage sustainable travel with easy transport links to the venue.

Headline sponsor

Lanes Group

Lanes Group is the UK’s largest drainage and wastewater service provider, with over 32 years of facilities management experience. It stands proudly at the heart of the UK drainage industry and firmly on a commitment to excellence in everything it does with a network of 25 strategically placed depots.

 

Regional sponsors

Mitie

The Future of High Performing Places

Morgan Hunt

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency with over 150 consultants across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow. We provide specialist recruitment services to over 2,000 clients.

Founded in 1994, we’ve become renowned for connecting talented candidates and brilliant organisations within the charity, education, finance, government, housing, professional services, property & construction, social care & health and technology sectors.

In 2019 Morgan Hunt opened a new office in Scotland to accommodate our regional clients and candidates. Morgan Hunt Scotland has 12 consultants covering Estates & Facilities Management, Property Consultancies, Construction, Public & Private Maintenance Clients. Roddy McCallum is Head of Practice, leading the Estates & Facilities Management team in Scotland.

GSH Group

130 Years of Engineering Excellence and Facilities Management across UK, US, Europe & India

 

AV sponsor

AV One

Pioneering technology, from displays and digital signage to video conferencing, offshore entertainment systems and full technical planning, set up and delivery of events.

 

Lanyard sponsor

Pump Action Ltd

Pump Action Ltd is a leading UK-based engineering solutions provider, established in 1994 and operating across Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester. The company specialise in the sales, service, installation, and commissioning of pumping systems and ancillary equipment.

 

Programme sponsor

RSG Mechanical Services

RSG Building Services is a Glasgow-based national provider of specialist installation and maintenance services in heating, cooling, ventilation, and water. Family-run and customer-focused, we deliver innovative solutions that help Facilities Management clients optimise performance, reduce risk, and stay compliant. By combining technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability, RSG supports resilient, future-proof estates across the UK.

 

Speakers

David Campbell

Director of Operations, Lumis Student Living

David Campbell is Director of Operations at Lumis Student Living, with over 20 years’ experience in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation and real estate operations across the UK and Europe. A former British Army Sergeant, David combines military-honed leadership with a passion for innovation—driving AI integration, smart building tech and award-winning resident satisfaction. His strategic expertise has delivered multimillion-pound savings and business turnarounds, earning him recognition as a 2025 Scottish Veterans Awards finalist and a respected voice at industry events like Property Week and The Class Foundation, including being selected as a judge for this year’s Class Foundation awards.

Sandy McNaughton

IWFM Scotland Region Chair
Sandy is an experienced Facilites Management professional with a demonstrated history of working in the service industry. He is skilled in Asset Management, Catering, Operations Management and Procurement. Sandy is a consultant for Facilities Management and Chairman of the IWFM Scotland Region. 

Chris Moriarty

Co-Host, Workplace Geeks
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Chris Moriarty is a co-founder of workplace experience analytics engine, Audiem, and co-host of the Workplace Geeks podcast. He has been involved in some of the sector’s most important conversations about the future of work, the workplace and the facilities profession’s role within that.

Former Director of Insight at IWFM and UK MD for Leesman, Chris is often as asked for his commentary and insight into the latest workplace trends and how organisations can embrace them.

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Scott Spittal

Managing Director, Perspective Building Consultancy

Scott Spittal is Managing Director of Perspective Building Consultancy, with over 20 years’ experience delivering strategic building consultancy services across multiple sectors, consistently partnering with leading FM providers and their clients.

Renowned for his practical, solutions-focused approach, Scott has led projects that optimise building performance, enhance compliance, and unlock long-term value for clients. His leadership blends deep technical expertise with a clear commercial focus, making him a trusted partner for organisations navigating complex property challenges.

A 2025 finalist for Technical Consultancy of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards, Scott is recognised for driving service excellence and fostering collaborative client relationships that deliver measurable results. His insight into the intersection of surveying, facilities management, and client strategy has made him a valued contributor to industry discussions and a respected voice within the built environment sector.