Unlock the Future 2025: Transformative Insights for Property and Facilities Management in London

Unlock the Future will be a transformative, one-day conference on 2 April 2025, bringing together industry pioneers, thought leaders, and forward-thinking professionals at Chiswick Park, London, to drive the future of property and facilities management. The event promises to ignite conversations and collaborations that will reshape the industry.

The conference’s ambitious theme is: “What are the most significant trends poised to shape our industries and the economy over the next 12 to 18 months?”. Delegates will explore dynamic insights, identify emerging trends, and discuss strategies to innovate and future-proof the property and facilities management sectors. Leaders, visionaries, and innovators will share their expertise, focusing on how to anticipate and respond to rapid economic and technological shifts.

This game-changing event is tailored for property managers, facility managers, real estate professionals, and those eager to stay at the forefront of their fields. It offers a unique platform for attendees to engage with, and learn from industry trailblazers through thought-provoking TED-style talks, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive roundtable sessions. The morning’s  impressive speaker lineup includes:

• Sir Stuart Lipton – Developer of Chiswick Park, who will provide an insider’s view on transforming urban landscapes.
• Mara Cummings – SVP of Global Real Estate Planning & Development, Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing insights into global real estate trends.
• Professor Phil Deans, PhD – President and Vice Chancellor, Richmond American University London, offering a forward-thinking academic perspective.

Alongside these impactful speakers, Jonathan Acott, Head of Experience at Chiswick Park – Enjoy Work, will moderate a key panel discussion with the speakers from the morning which should lead to very exciting conversations in the afternoon.

After lunch there will be interactive sessions that will delve deeply into the property and facilities management sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities, producing actionable insights and strategies for attendees. This will then produce questions to be discussed by the expert panel of industry leaders, including:

• Catherine Lambert – Director at Savills
• Andrew Hulbert – Founder of Pareto Facilities Management
• Carl Foreman – Partner at Tandem
• Sabri Marsaoui – Founder of Blackstar Real Estate

In a “Fireside Chat” format, they will discuss key topics and weave together themes, bringing insights from the morning presentations and afternoon breakouts while engaging with live audience input. This interactive dialogue aims to challenge conventional approaches and inspire fresh, forward-thinking and innovative perspectives in property management.

Additionally, Leesman – the world’s leading data services and research insights independent assessor of employee workplace experience will be presenting some of their brand-new research launching in March at the event.

This conference isn’t just about sitting and listening – it’s about participating in facilitated industry conversations and applying insights to practical property management challenges in order to contribute to a shared vision. Following the event, participants will receive a comprehensive report summarising the key takeaways, trends, and action items, providing an invaluable resource for driving transformation within their roles and organisations. The event will conclude with a cocktail reception, a celebration of the day’s insights, and an opportunity to network with industry peers and leaders, and forge new connections.

Unlock the Future will serve as an essential forum for those ready to pioneer change, innovate, and lead the industry forward. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative day that will drive impactful, lasting change in the property and facilities management sectors.