ASSIST FM CONFERENCE

16TH - 17TH MAY 2024

OUR MOST SUSTAINABLE
CONFERENCE EVER
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What to expect

Supplier Exhibition

Our annual supplier exhibition, one of the largest in Scotland, will be bigger and better than ever, and there will be a wide range of suppliers there to showcase their future-proofed products.

Seminars

Our seminars have a mix of educational, motivational and hard-hitting speakers who have been handpicked for their relevance in the Facilities Management Industry and to this year’s conference theme, led by National Chair, Chris Ross.

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner and Annual Awards are a celebration of our industry and the people who work for and with our local authorities.

A BETTER TOMORROW

This year’s theme is all about sustainability. Sustainable development is how we must live today if we want a better tomorrow. This year we are focusing on what we can do as individuals within our industry to create a more ethical future for ourselves and the next generation.

Over the course of the 2 days, you will learn all about sustainability issues in your sector and leave armed with inspiration and knowledge on how you can create a more ethical future for your role and your business. We have gone 100% paper-free this year and have made a number of improvements to our Supplier and Partner guidelines for supporting sustainability at this year’s exhibition. We are reusing, recycling and aiming for a significantly lower food waste figure from previous conferences.

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

KEEP AN EYE ON SOCIALS

We will be revealing our speakers for the ASSIST FM Conference 2024 closer to the big event. Make sure you have your social media notifications turned on…you don’t want to miss out.

Conference Speakers

Dr Katie Wilson

Executive Director at Urban School Food Alliance

Judith Gregory

Education Catering Business Manager at Cardiff Council and LACA National Vice Chair

Nadim and Tanya

Founders & Trustees of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

Susan Strain

Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Metsa

Lydia Brant

Tender & Sustainability Specialist at Essity UK LTD

Anita Brown

Catering & Cleaning Service Manager at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

 

Denise Hanson

Commercial Director at BICSc

Michael Hales

Chief Executive Officer at Juniper Ventures Limited

Nina Wyres

Marketing Director at The Floorbrite Group

Mary Brennan

Professor Mary Brennan, Edinburgh University 

Isabel Veitch

Facility Services Advisor at South Lanarkshire Council

This Year's Awards ...

Outstanding Contribution to Catering
Outstanding Contribution to Cleaning
Outstanding Contribution to FM Services
Digital and Technology Award
Sustainability Award
Supplier of the Year Award
Community Focus Award
High School Grab and Go Award

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA

The agenda for the ASSIST FM 2024 Conference, themed “A Better Tomorrow,” has been unveiled! Take a moment to explore the lineup of speakers and begin mapping out your day. Get ready to dive into a wealth of informative and inspiring sessions—it promises to be a really exciting day.

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA

Day 1
  • 9.30
    Welcome from Chair, Chris Ross
  • 9.45-10.15
    Dr Katie Wilson
    Urban School Food Alliance
  • 10.20–11.00
    4 nations approach to sustainability in FM
  • 11.00–11.20
    Sustainable Solutions for paper products
    Expert Panel
  • 11.20–12.00
    The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
    Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE
  • 12.00–12.30
    Keynote Speaker
    Nick Davies
  • 12.30
    Exhibition Opens
  • 15.00
    Street Food Competition Announced
  • 16.00
    Exhibition Closes
  • 19.00
    Drinks Reception
  • 19.30
    Piped into Gala Dinner
Day 2
  • 9.30
    Tea, Coffees and Pastries
  • 9.45
    Welcome to Day 2
    Chris Ross
  • 9.55-10.15
    AGM
  • 10.15–10.45
    BICS Sustainability
    Denise Hanson
  • 10.45–11.05
    London Borough, FSM Rollout
    Michael Hales
  • 11.05–11.15
    Comfort Break
  • 11.15–11.40
    Floorbrite, Sustainable Cleaning
    Nina Wyers
  • 11.40-12.20
    Mary Brennan
    University of Edinburgh
  • 12.20–12.45
    Waste Warriors
    Isabel Veitch
  • 12.45
    Conference Closes

What Do Our Suppliers Think?

We had such an incredible time at the ASSIST FM conference. It was a key opportunity for us to promote our School Plates programme in Scotland and THE place to network and be informed on current issues facing local authorities in Scotland.”
Pollie Higginson - ProVeg
ASSIST FM is one of our favorite conferences to be part of; nothing beats the warm friendly welcome you get from all the members and there’s a huge sense of occasion when our industry comes together to celebrate.
Unilever
The conference programme was excellent and all the speakers were informative and thought-provoking, worth taking two days away from a busy work schedule.
Harfield

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

LET’S BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW

Pricing

Full Delegate

Full Delegate Package
£250
VAT+
What’s included?
  • Access to Seminars
  • Access to Exhibition
  • Accommodation
  • Gala Dinner
Bookings close 14 days before conference.

Day Delegate

Seminar & Exhibition
£25
VAT+
What’s included?
  • Access to Seminars
  • Access to Exhibition
  • Gala Dinner
Bookings close 14 days before conference.

Supplier Stand

Stand Only
£1999
VAT+
What’s included?
  • Exhibition Stand
  • Access to Seminars
  • Access to Exhibition
  • Gala Dinner
Bookings close 14 days before conference.

Exhibitor +

Full Package
£2500
VAT+
What’s included?
  • Exhibition Stand
  • Access to Seminars
  • Access to Exhibition
  • Gala Dinner x2
  • Accommodation x2
Bookings close 14 days before conference.

GETTING HERE

Accommodation will be at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow for first come first served booking. If we cannot accommodate you at the Crowne Plaza we will find alternative accommodation with the same rating in Glasgow. So make sure to book as soon as you can to ensure your place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Destination

Crowne Plaza Glasgow
Congress Rd,
Glasgow,
G3 8QT

Onsite parking available with discounted rates available

Public Transport

Glasgow Central Station
Trains are every 5-10 minutes to the Exhibition centre from central, followed by a short walk.

Estimated distance to the hotel: 0.15 MI/ 0.24 KM

GET IN TOUCH

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COMPANY INFORMATION

ASSIST FM is the Association for all the Facilities Management providers within Scotland’s 32 Local Authorities. This covers the provision of school meals and council catering, as well as cleaning and janitorial services in all the local authority buildings. ASSIST FM’s main role is to promote the skill sets of the public sector workforce and best practices across the local authority sector. ASSIST FM is the voice of the local authority FM service and represents its members on numerous national committees and steering groups.

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