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Murrayfield Stadium will once again play host to the IWFM Scotland Region’s conference and AGM on Thursday 20th November. And we have one of the most fascinating speakers we could wish for (even though we can't tell you who it is!)

Headlining the speaking sessions is the Head of Physical Security at the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) - a division within the UK’s national security framework.

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   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

Tickets for the day, which includes exhibitors, some fascinating speakers and – just as importantly – breakfast from 8am, are available now.

Mark Jenkins, Deputy chair, IWFM Scotland Region, said: ‘We’re incredibly proud to bring the IWFM Scotland Region Conference back to Murrayfield this November. It’s a chance for workplace and facilities professionals to come together, hear from leading voices in our industry, and explore the innovations shaping the future of FM. With a packed agenda, inspiring speakers, and a rare insight into national security, this year’s event promises to be our most impactful yet.’

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