The National Facilities Management in the Public Sector Conference and Exhibition 2025
The Royal Society of Medicine 23 September 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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8:45am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:30am
Chairs Opening Address
9:40am
Delivering the Government Property Strategy 2022–2030
- Understand the core objectives of the Government Property Strategy in transforming the public estate to be smaller, better, and greener
- Explore how the strategy aims to unlock £2 billion in efficiencies through integrated estate planning
- Identify how local authorities and estate professionals can align their operations to national strategic goals
- Review the role of data-driven decision-making in estate transformation efforts
Meredith May, Deputy Director, Office of Government Property
10:00am
Managing Difficult and Dangerous Facilities. A story from Grenfell and Prisons
- Health and safety leadership in high-risk environments
- Workforce development and creating a resilient FM workforce
Alistair Watters, CEO, Government Facilities Services Limited
10:20am
Main Stage Sponsor Session
10:40am
Question & Answers Session
11:00am
Break & Networking
11:30am
Maintaining Public Service Facilities: Addressing Backlogs and Planning for Resilience
- Assess the scale and implications of maintenance backlogs across public service buildings
- Understand the strategic risks of poor asset condition on public service delivery and compliance
- Explore recommendations for improving long-term maintenance funding and planning
- Identify the role of data and technology in preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies
Maria-Christina Eskioglou, Senior Audit Manager, National Audit Office
11:55am
Estate Reform: From Condition Crisis to Cutting-Edge Infrastructure
Assess the impact of condition debt on the government estate and understand its implications for operational effectiveness and public service delivery.
Explore innovative strategies, funding models, and partnership approaches to address estate condition and support long-term transformation.
Examine real-world case studies from across the public sector that demonstrate successful estate modernisation and resilience.
Develop practical skills to build compelling business cases and shift from reactive repairs to proactive, strategic estate management.
Hadleigh Standen, Deputy Director: Property Programmes, Office of Government Property
12:20pm
Speaker Panel Session
1:00pm
Lunch & Networking
2:00pm
Understanding Public Sector Sustainability Reporting: A CIPFA Perspective
- Understand new expectations for sustainability reporting within the public sector and how to navigate its complex challenges.
- Understand the requirements for consistent and transparent sustainability reporting practices aligned with global standards example IPSASB and GRI.
Amit Verma, Sustainability Policy Manager, CIPFA
2:20pm
Retrofitting for Net‑Zero: Strategic Energy Upgrades in the Public Estate
- Understand how to benchmark estate-wide energy performance, prioritise underperforming buildings, and develop phased retrofit roadmaps
- Explore the value and structure of Energy Performance Contracts for delivering multi‑technology retrofits with guaranteed savings
- Learn practical lessons on delivery and verification, including project management, procurement, measurement & verification, and how low‑carbon heating systems are transforming public buildings .
David Powlesland, Associate Director, Cities & Regions, Carbon Trust
2:40pm
Question & Answers Session
2:55pm
Break & Networking
3:25pm
Session Reserved for Craig Varian
Craig Varian, Director of Estates, Department for Work & Pensions
3:45pm
Leveraging Data and Smart Technologies to Enhance FM Efficiency and Decision-Making
- Understand how emerging technologies like IoT and AI can be applied in facilities management to improve operational visibility and cost efficiency
- Learn how to develop and implement data-driven decision-making processes within public sector estates
- Explore best practices for integrating digital tools into legacy systems and overcoming barriers to adoption in public organisations
4:05pm
Question & Answers Session
4:20pm
Chairs Closing Remarks
4:25pm
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