Just Announced
Stuart McIntosh
Account Director, Workplace EMEA and LATAM
JLL
For Ireland's FM industry
Where facilities management meets what's next.
One day in Dublin for the people who run, service and shape Ireland's buildings and workplaces — as FM steps up from operational support to a strategic, technology-driven, people-focused driver of the business.
DateWednesday 4 November 2026
VenueCrowne Plaza, Santry
Time9:00 – 15:00
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Speakers
First on the stage.
Senior voices from across workplace, facilities and the built environment — taking the stage across the four themes.
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Julie Nicholson
Bid Director
Bidvest Noonan
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Gar Holohan
Founder and Executive Chairman
Aura Holohan Group
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Ronan McDonnell
Operations Director
SOS Group
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Narcisa Popovici
HR Director
Aura Holohan Group
Next reveal
More Speakers — coming soon
Further names taking the stage across the four themes.
Announcing soon
Advisory Committee
Shaping the conversation.
Senior FM leaders and industry voices are shaping the programme — making sure every session earns its place on the agenda.
Alex Magee
Programme Chair, Facilities & Building Services Management
ATU Sligo
A Fellow of the IWFM with three decades across FM, building services and asset management, Alex leads ATU Sligo's honours degree in Facilities & Building Services Management — connecting academic learning with professional practice.
Eileen Slamon
Property & FM Leader
Formerly LinkedIn & Bank of Ireland
More than 20 years in property and FM at Bank of Ireland and LinkedIn — from delivering Dublin operations to leading workplace and food programmes across EMEA. Recipient of the FM Leader Award in 2022.
Fionnuala Byrne
GM, Real Estate & Workplace Services, EMEA
Over 20 years in FM and workplace services, now leading Google's EMEA real-estate and workplace strategy. EuroFM Ambassador for Ireland, IWFM committee member and a passionate mentor of emerging FM talent.
John Cunniffe
Sustainability Strategist
Energy & the built environment
A sustainability strategist with an engineering background, John embeds cradle-to-cradle thinking across the built environment and has represented Ireland in developing the ISO 50001 energy-management standard.
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You'll be in good company.
This conference is brought to you by BusinessRiver — the team behind the Facilities Management Awards, Ireland's leading platform for facilities management since 2014, alongside the Fit Out Awards, Green Awards and Irish Construction Industry Awards.
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Partners & Suppliers
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Companies that supply products or services to the sector partner with us rather than attend as delegates. Tell us about your business and we'll be in touch about exhibiting, sponsoring or supporting the conference.
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The organisations behind the conference.
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Amárach Research
Amárach Research is Ireland's leading market research consultancy and provides detailed analysis of consumer and business trends to Ireland's blue-chip companies. In uncertain times, Amárach Research provides the insights that give a firm foundation on which to base key investment and purchase decisions. Amárach's Chairman Gerard O'Neill is a member of IBEC's Sustainable Enterprise Committee and has co-authored several studies and reports on business and economic trends in Ireland.
The agenda
FM has become a strategic function.
Technology is changing how it operates, workplace expectations are changing what it delivers, sustainability is changing how buildings are managed — and leadership is changing what FM professionals are expected to contribute. Four sessions, each pairing a main-stage presentation with a panel discussion.
Opening Keynote
The strategic rise of facilities management: from operational support to organisational influence
The forces driving FM's shift — from Covid and changing workplace expectations to technology, ESG and growing stakeholder demands — and what an expanding remit means for the future of the profession.
Session 01
Technology, AI and the intelligent workplace
AI, data and smart building technologies are transforming how facilities are managed. This session will explore how organisations are using technology to improve efficiency, optimise building performance and support better decision-making, while considering the skills and challenges needed to make digital transformation successful.
“From smart buildings to smart decisions: what will technology mean for FM?”
Session 02
Workplace experience and the future of work
As workplace expectations continue to evolve, FM plays an increasingly important role in creating environments that support collaboration, wellbeing and productivity. This session will examine how organisations are adapting to hybrid working and redefining the purpose of the workplace.
“What is the purpose of the office today?”
Session 03
Sustainability, retrofit and asset performance
Facilities management is becoming central to delivering sustainability goals through better asset performance, energy efficiency and building optimisation. This session will explore how organisations are balancing ESG ambitions with the practical realities of managing and improving existing buildings.
“Delivering ESG in the real world.”
Headline · Leadership Panel
Session 04
Leadership, talent and skills in an age of change
The role of the FM leader is expanding beyond operational delivery to include workplace strategy, sustainability, technology and organisational resilience. This session will explore the challenges facing today's leaders and the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
“Leading through uncertainty: the future of facilities management.”
Inside the room
Where the community meets.
A working room of leaders, teams and partners — the panels, the questions, and the networking that make the day.
Photographs from the recent BusinessRiver conference.
In their words
Recent conference experiences.
“Having a forum like this where everybody can share their views, brainstorm and problem-solve together — it's a great opportunity.”
June KohHead of Workplace & Transformation (EMEA)
“A wonderful mix of delegates and speakers, everyone bringing their own perspective. Great engagement — and we've moved beyond trends, we're looking to the future.”
Colin FalconerAssociate
“We all have the same challenges and the same opportunities. Platforms like this are a great chance to meet up and collaborate head-on.”
Graham O'DonnellFounder & Design Director
From the BusinessRiver Fit Out Conference.
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This conference is for organisations directly responsible for managing, operating or maintaining facilities, either in-house or on behalf of clients. Suppliers should complete the Partners & Suppliers form to discuss Supporter options with our Partnerships team.
Built for
In-house FMPublic Sector & Estates
HealthcareHigher Education
Commercial Real Estate
FM & Workplace DirectorsHeads of Estates
Property & Building ManagementEnergy & Sustainability
ProcurementHealth, Safety & Compliance