Since World Workplace Europe 2026, the global context has shifted significantly. Organizations are navigating geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, rapid AI advancement, growing scrutiny on technology's societal impact, and accelerating climate pressures — all of which are directly reshaping how buildings are operated, services delivered, and workplaces experienced. Feedback from the 2026 conference survey was clear: attendees want more practical, real-world case studies, a shift from pilots to scaled implementation, and continued focus on AI, sustainability, and workplace experience. World Workplace Europe 2027 will bring these threads together under one unifying theme: Resilience in Action: Leading FM Through Global Uncertainty.

What We Mean by “Resilience”. Resilience is often used as a broad or abstract concept. For this conference, it will be defined in practical and actionable terms. In the context of Facility Management, resilience is the ability to:

•    Withstand disruption while maintaining critical operations  
•    Adapt to changing conditions across technology, workforce,  and environment  
•    Respond effectively to emerging risks and opportunities  
•    Recover and evolve to deliver long-term value

As such, we welcome submissions that address resilience in FM, under the following sub-themes:

We invite you to submit your abstracts for presentations and panel discussions as part of our conference program. Selected presentation topics will be featured in the event schedule, providing an opportunity to share your expertise and engage with industry peers.