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.
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Senior voices from across workplace, facilities and the built environment — taking the stage across the four themes.
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.
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.
Sustainable Infrastructure & Facilities Manager
An Post
Manages An Post’s national estate of around 180 properties and more than two million square feet, from the GPO to Mail Centres and the EXO Building headquarters. He began as an electrician with Guinness before moving into FM with Vector FM. FM Leader Award winner in 2021, he led the SEAI Sustainability Team of the Year in 2023.
Account Director
Workplace EMEA and LATAM, JLL
Office Facilities Manager
Tirlán
Leads workplace strategy and office operations at Tirlán, with over 20 years in facilities and workplace management. Through her leading role in its award-winning Smart Workplace Programme she connects design, digital innovation and workplace data to enable hybrid working — rethinking the office as a place people choose to use.
Operations Director
SOS Group
Over 30 years in customer service and facilities management, MBA-qualified with specialist management diplomas. He has led major commercial, corporate and retail contracts and large multidisciplinary teams, with significant mobilisations across the UK and Ireland. His focus is service transformation, client partnership and continuous improvement.
Bid Director
Bidvest Noonan
Leads a team of bid professionals shaping strategic solutions for major public and private sector opportunities. More than 20 years in facilities management, focused on where people, technology and operational excellence meet. Ireland’s first Purple Tuesday Ambassador and Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year 2024.
Founder and Executive Chairman
Aura Holohan Group
Founder and Chair of the Aura Holohan Group, the largest operator and employer in Ireland’s health and fitness industry, with 18 leisure centres under management. A Fellow of the RIAI, he chaired the International Union of Architects’ working group on sport and leisure and advised government on sport and tourism for 25 years.
HR Director
Aura Holohan Group
Leads the people strategy at Aura Holohan Group, with over 14 years in senior HR leadership across the leisure, healthcare and facilities management sectors. Under her leadership Aura was named a Great Place to Work® Best Workplace in Ireland 2026 and achieved Investors in Diversity accreditation.
Senior FM leaders and industry voices are shaping the programme — making sure every session earns its place on the agenda.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Having a forum like this where everybody can share their views, brainstorm and problem-solve together — it's a great opportunity.”
“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.”
“We all have the same challenges and the same opportunities. Platforms like this are a great chance to meet up and collaborate head-on.”
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