November 25, 26, and 27

1st Edition of Facility Management Congress Barcelona 2026

Transforming spaces, connecting people

CFMBCN '26: The Epicenter of Facility Management

Barcelona becomes the capital of Facility Management with the inaugural CFMBCN’26 congress. A gathering designed for professionals, companies, and experts aiming to lead the management of buildings and services in an increasingly digital, sustainable, and human-centric environment.

Organized by the ACFM, this event was created to amplify the industry’s best practices, offering a unique space for knowledge exchange, high-level networking, and the discovery of technologies that are redefining the future of our cities and workspaces.

Why attend?

Innovation and
Smart Facilities

The integration of AI, IoT, and digital twins in asset management.

Sustainability and Energy

Real-world strategies to meet European objectives.

Workplace
Experience

Adapting physical spaces to new forms of hybrid and collaborative work.

Strategy and
Added Value

Elevating the role of Facility Management from operational management to strategic decision-making.

Agenda

Program of Activities

Through expert presentations, we will explore real solutions for operational efficiency, sustainability, and health within spaces, integrating the vision of Facility Management from the initial design stages to intelligent asset management.

Welcome dinner (8th Facility Management Night)

Location: CASA DE LA LLUM – SIMON

Discussion panels organized in a congress format

Location: Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

09:00 – 09:30

Registration and welcome coffee. Participant reception and strategic networking.

09:30 – 09:45

Opening of the Congress

09:45 – 10:15

Key notes

10:15 – 11:00

Table 1. FM Strategy and Governance.

Topic: The role of Facility Management as a strategic business partner.

Format: Presentation + moderated discussion.

11:00 – 11:45

Table 2. Technology, Digitalization and Smart Facilities.

Topic: IoT, BIM, digital twins and the digitization of facilities management and services.

Format: Case studies + interaction with the public.

11:45 – 12:15

Coffee break and networking in the exhibition space.

12:15 – 13:00

Table 3. Sustainability, Energy and Circular Economy.

Topic: Energy efficiency, certifications and circular economy applied to buildings

Format: Expert panel with open questions.

13:00 – 13:45

Table 4. User Experience and Workspaces.

Topic: Well-being, productivity, and people-centered spaces.

13:45 – 15:00

Networking lunch.

15:00 – 16:15

Table 5. Service Management and Operational Maintenance.

Topic: Service optimization and transition to predictive maintenance.

Format: Technical panel + case study.

16:15 – 17:00

Table 6. Risks, Security and Business Continuity.

Topic: Security protocols, emergencies and organizational resilience.

Format: Debate + crisis scenario simulation

17:00 – 17:30

Coffee break and networking in the exhibition space.

17:30 – 18:15

Table 7. Regulations, Costs and Compliance in FM. FM in the world.

Topic: Legislation, economic control, and regulatory compliance. Landmark experiences worldwide.

Format: Debate with interactive checklist.

18:15 – 19:00

Closing Session.

1. Conclusions from the seven Tables.

2. FM Trends Summary.

3. Final dialogue space with the public.

At the same time, in parallel, we will have an exhibition hall with Facility Management solutions where we can see the latest innovations in the world of Facility Management.

Organized tours (*):

MNAC.

Mies Van der Rohe Pavilion

(*) These locations may change. Schedules, content, and venues are subject to change until the final program is developed and distributed to sponsors well in advance.

Sponsors

Gold
Silver
Bronze

Professional associations

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In collaboration with

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Registration is now open for professionals and companies in the Facility Management sector.