SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Location: Antwerp City Hall - 't Schoon Verdiep
Join us for the Welcome Reception at World Workplace Europe, hosted at the impressive ’t Schoon Verdiep in Antwerp City Hall.
Kick off your conference experience in one of Antwerp’s most iconic settings, while connecting with fellow facility management professionals from across Europe and beyond. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, make new connections, reconnect with familiar faces and set the stage for two inspiring days ahead.
Whether you’re joining World Workplace Europe for the first time or returning, this is the perfect way to start your conference experience in Antwerp.
Take advantage of networking break between breakout sessions to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Take advantage of the networking breaks between breakout sessions to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Take advantage of the networking lunch to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Take advantage of the networking breaks between breakout sessions to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Take advantage of the networking breaks between breakout sessions to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Take advantage of the networking lunch to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and spark inspiration. Join us and experience the power of connecting with industry peers who share your passion for innovation and excellence in FM!
Following the closing keynote speaker and the student challenge, we extend an invitation to all conference attendees to join us at the FM party.
Unwind with fellow participants in an informal setting, accompanied by refreshing drinks, delectable bites, and lively music—a perfect blend to conclude World Workplace Europe. Connect with your peers while enjoying a local beer or cocktail.
Entrance to the party is included with your conference entry ticket. For those not attending the conference but eager to partake in the FM party festivities, individual tickets can be purchased.
This year's KEY THEME:
Resilience in Action: Leading FM Through Global Uncertainty
Since World Workplace Europe 2026, the global context has shifted significantly. Geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, rapid AI development, climate pressures, and growing scrutiny of technology are reshaping how buildings are operated, services are delivered, and workplaces are experienced.
Feedback from the 2026 conference was clear: attendees want more practical, real-world case studies, a stronger focus on scaled implementation, and continued attention to AI, sustainability, and workplace experience.
World Workplace Europe 2027 brings these priorities together under one unifying theme: Resilience in Action: Leading FM Through Global Uncertainty.
For this conference, resilience means the ability of Facility Management to withstand disruption, adapt to change, respond to emerging risks and opportunities, and evolve to deliver long-term value.
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Operational Resilience
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Digital and AI Resilience
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Environmental and Climate Resilience
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Workforce and Social Resilience
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Ecosystem Resilience
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Delivering Resilience in Practice
