New IWFM leadership conference: Building FM Leaders for Tomorrow
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10 June 2026
The IWFM Midlands Region and People Development Special Interest Group invite you to a full-day leadership conference exploring what effective leadership in workplace and facilities management looks like now and next.
Taking place on 15 July 2026 at the Birmingham Conference & Event Centre, this in-person event will bring together voices from across the profession to explore leadership in a rapidly changing environment.
The event is supported by sponsor Kindred FM.
Sarah Orpwood CIWFM, Chair, IWFM Midlands Region, said: ‘The Midlands People Development Leadership Conference has been carefully curated for current leaders, aspiring managers and the next generation of FM professionals alike. The conference will include applied insights, honest conversations and practical tools to support leaders at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re leading established teams, stepping into management, or shaping your future career path – this event is for you! It will challenge thinking, build capability, and help create a more sustainable, inclusive, diverse, and human-centric future for our profession.’
A leadership conference for a changing profession
Leadership in facilities management is under growing pressure, with organisations facing greater complexity, rising expectations and the need to support people well.
‘Building FM Leaders for Tomorrow’ is designed to share practical insight and build leadership capability across the profession.
Through keynote sessions, discussions and workshops, the conference will offer practical learning and valuable networking across the FM community.
Why attend?
This is an interactive event focused on practical application. Delegates will:
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Explore the leadership challenges shaping FM today
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Gain practical approaches to succession planning and people development
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Learn how to build high-performing, human-centred teams
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Engage directly with leaders, peers and specialists
What makes this event different?
This conference brings together senior FM leaders, people specialists and wellbeing experts to share practical perspectives on leadership.
Highlights include:
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An opening panel on whether organisations are developing people or promoting the most exhausted
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Sessions on uncertainty, human-centred leadership and diverse leadership pathways
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Real-world leadership journeys and high performance without burnout
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Interactive discussions, a leadership clinic and breakout sessions
Who should attend?
The event is designed for:
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Aspiring and emerging leaders
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Established leaders looking to evolve their approach
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People managers and senior practitioners developing others
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Organisations building sustainable leadership pipelines in FM
Event details
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Date: 15 July 2026
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Time: 09:00 – 18:00
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Location: Birmingham Conference & Event Centre, Holiday Inn, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW
Ticket information
Early bird tickets are available until 30 June 2026:
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Members: £10 + VAT
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Non-members: £45 + VAT
Standard pricing applies from 1 July:
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Members: £15 + VAT
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Non-members: £75 + VAT
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.
What you will gain
By the end of the day, you will leave with:
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Practical tools you can apply straight away
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A clearer view of your leadership approach and challenges
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Ideas to strengthen engagement, retention and effectiveness
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A stronger network of peers and industry contacts
Join us on 15 July and play a part in shaping the future of FM leadership.