BIFM Annual Conference 2009

Sustainability in action: embedding sustainable facilities management in your organisation

Keble College, Oxford, 31st March – 1st April 2009

The BIFM Annual Conference 2009 will give facilities management professionals’ innovative examples and practical tools that will enable you to entrench sustainability in facilities management in your organisation.  Now in its 16^th year, the conference encompasses the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainability through a mix of main stage presentations, in-depth parallel sessions and a varied fringe programme.

• Click here to download a conference brochure and programme.

• Click here to book your place now

• Click here to book your room at Keble College

• Click here to download a current delegate list

News flash

• TV comedian Dominic Holland has been booked as compare for the 2009 Gala Dinner, click here to reserve your place now. Dominic will be bringing his sharp, observational comedy to Keble College, Oxford on 31st March 2009, entertaining delegates in the magnificent Dining Hall.

    For more information click here or to book call 020 7880 6214.        

• On the evening of Monday 30th March delegates are invited join Iain Murray, Chairman of BIFM at his first Annual Conference welcome drinks. Iain will be hosting drinks and canapés in the Douglas Price room of the Sloane Robinson Building, Keble College from 7pm - 9pm. This evening should prove a great opportunity to network with your fellow delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and senior BIFM staff.

Key Points for 2009

• Back by popular demand the BBC Hard Talk’s Stephen Sackur will be the chairman and facilitator on the main stage, bringing a professional journalist’s perspective to the programme

• An improved exhibition marquee will be the setting for light lunches and a first night drinks reception. The layout and access points to the main conference area has also been upgraded.

• Plasma screens in the marquee will allow delegates to enjoy the exhibition without missing what’s happening on the conference main stage. Following delegate feedback dual cameras will be employed to show both the PowerPoint presentation and the speaker.

• Once again the FM World Conference Daily Issue will arrive in time for breakfast on day two of the main conference.  The tabloid-sized newspaper will report on the sessions, debates and social side from the first day as well as producing news, views and comment from across the industry. The popular FM-themed crossword will also be included.

Who should attend and why

Whether you are from a small business, the public sector or a large corporate organisation, the BIFM Annual Conference 2009 offers something for everyone, whatever your business or industry.  The busy conference programme is packed with inspiration, information, networking and socialising over two days.

All areas of the FM world will be catered for: 

• End users

• Consultants

• FM managers

• FM service suppliers

• Product suppliers

Conference programme

The BIFM Annual Conference 2009 includes:

• The main programme which combines 10 keynote sessions on a range of visionary and inspirational subjects, helping delegates to see what can be achieved in the pursuit of sustainability, and 20 parallel sessions which will delve into the practical aspects of achieving sustainability on a day-to-day basis.

• The fringe programme which runs alongside the main programme and provides a variety of session formats including debates, networking groups, workshops, site visits, walking tours and business games.

• Over 30 speakers from the world of FM and beyond will share their experience and expertise so that you will leave the event ready to achieve sustainability in action.

• Renowned for its hospitality, BIFM has packed the networking and social programme with something for everyone.

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