• 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

• Health and safety leadership in high-risk environments
• Workforce development and creating a resilient FM workforce

• 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

• 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

• Identify practical strategies that contribute to net zero targets, including energy reduction, sustainable procurement, and carbon tracking
• Gain insight into funding streams and government programmes that support sustainability initiatives in the public sector
• Understand how to embed sustainability as a core principle across all facilities management operations and supply chains

• 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.

• 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 .  

The panell disscussion will focus on how effective FM strategy contributes to long-term service delivery, estate resilience, sustainability, and the user experience across the public sectors. The panel aims to reflect a range of voices, bringing together operational and strategic perspectives on the future of estates and facilities within the public sector.