- Learn how GPA’s latest strategy is transforming the government office estate through shared space models, sustainability measures and data driven optimisation
- Understand upcoming policy, guidance and investment priorities shaping regional public sector estates and FM operations
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with GPA in workplace design, regional hub development, data insight and operational transformation
The Annual Facilities Management in the Public Sector Show 2026
CorpAcq Stadium, Greater Manchester 17 March 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:30am
Chairs Opening Remarks
9:40am
Strategic Property Leadership: Driving National Renewal, Economic Growth, and Future Capability
This session explores the strategic imperative for the public sector property profession to serve as a powerful enabler of national renewal and the Plan for Change. We will examine the core role of property in supporting key government missions, including accelerating economic growth, rebuilding Britain's infrastructure, and advancing clean energy ambitions.
The session will delve into how intelligent property management and capitalising on the government estate can unlock value and catalyse place-based prosperity across the UK by supporting local economies and improving sustainability.
Finally, it will address the critical need for building tomorrow's property leaders. This includes outlining the development priorities for the profession and discussing the essential skills, capabilities, and mindsets - from technical excellence to strategic thinking - required to collectively deliver ambitious, mission-led government objectives and drive better outcomes for citizens and places.
Lynda Rawsthorne, Government Head of Property Profession and Director, Property Capability, Strategy & Standards Cabinet Office
10:00am
Transforming the Office Estate: Shared Spaces, Sustainable Workplaces and Regional Delivery
10:20am
Main Stage Sponsored Speaking Session
10:40am
Question & Answers Session
11:00am
Break & Networking
11:30am
Professionalising the FM Workforce: Skills, Digital Capability and the Evolving Public Sector Role
- Understand the future skills landscape for FM professionals, including digital, lifecycle, energy and risk management competencies
- Explore how public sector organisations can develop strong pipelines through apprenticeships, CPD pathways and professional standards
- Identify the strategic workforce challenges facing local authorities, NHS estates, education and national bodies and how to address them
11:50am
Local Government at a Turning Point: Estate Rationalisation, Levelling Up Delivery and Enabling Growth Through Property
- Understand the key estate related pressures and opportunities facing councils from budget constraints to regeneration demands
- Gain insights into successful cross authority partnerships, One Public Estate models and local capital planning
- Learn how councils are unlocking value through joint working, asset reviews, modernisation and improved FM resilience
12:10pm
Main Stage Sponsored Speaking Session
12:30pm
Questions & Answers Session
12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
1:50pm
Transforming the NHS Estate: Lessons, Standards and Innovation from the New Hospital Programme
- Explore the design, operational and lifecycle principles underpinning the national New Hospital Programme and how they impact local estates
- Understand how standardisation, digital design, MMC and whole life planning support improved FM and operational performance
- Identify what health, local authority and wider public sector estates can learn from NHP’s approach to resilience, sustainability and patient centred design
2:15pm
Engineering Excellence in Healthcare Estates: Safety, Compliance and High Reliability FM
- Understand the latest engineering, safety and technical standards shaping NHS and public sector estates management
- Explore how advanced risk management, compliance frameworks and engineering insight can reduce failures and improve resilience
- Learn how digitally enabled engineering approaches support safer, more efficient facilities
2:40pm
Break & Networking
3:10pm
Closing Panel Discussion: Delivering a Resilient, Sustainable Public Estate by 2030
The panel will be discussing how the public estate can become more resilient, sustainable and future ready by 2030. Bringing together leaders from central government, local authorities, healthcare and the wider FM profession, the discussion will explore the major challenges and opportunities shaping estates today.
3:45pm
Chairs Closing Remarks
3:50pm
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