1st Facility Management Congress Barcelona 2026
CFMBCN26: The Epicenter of Facility Management
Barcelona becomes the capital of Facility Management with the 1st Facility Management Congress Barcelona 2026, CFMBCN26. 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 Catalan Facility Management Association (ACFM), as part of World’s Architecture Capital 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.
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)
Next November 25th, the 8th Nit del Facility Management will take place, organized by the ACFM. This event was created with the aim of being the annual meeting point for Facility Management in Catalonia. Afterwards, we will enjoy the opportunity to have dinner together.
The event will take place at Casa de la Llum (Simon corporate headquarters building, C/ Sancho de Ávila, 66, 08018 Barcelona).
Program:
- 19:00h-19:15h Check-in / Registration
- 19:15h-20:00h Guided tour of the Casa de la Llum building (Simon corporate headquarters)
- 20:00h-20:20h Start of the official ceremony
- SIMON welcome address to attendees
- ACFM welcome address to attendees, by the President of the ACFM, Manuel Járrega
- 20:20h-20:30h Presentation of the 1st Facility Management Congress
- 20:30h-21:00h Interview
- 21:00h-21:20h Presentation of the Nit del FM 2026 Awards.
- 21:20h-21:30h Opening of the 1st Congress
- 21:30h-21:40h Closing of the official ceremony
- 21:40h-23:00h Dinner
Registration: Open
Discussion panels organized in a congress format
Location: Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Registration and Welcome Coffee. Reception of attendees and speakers.
Congress Opening Ceremony. Institutional Speeches.
Session 1. FM Strategy and Governance ↗
Topic: Facility Management governance is the framework that defines who decides, what is decided, how it is decided and how it is verified that the management of built environments and their support services contribute to the organization’s objectives.
Session 2. Technology, Digitalization and Smart Facilities ↗
Topic: IoT, BIM, digital twins, and the digitalization of facility and service management.
Group photo of the attendees. Coffee break and networking in the exhibition space.
Session 3. Sustainability, Energy and the Circular Economy ↗
Topic: Energy efficiency, sustainability certifications, and the application of circular economy principles to buildings.
Session 4. Regulations, Costs and Compliance in Facility Management. FM Around the World ↗
Topic: Legislation, cost control, regulatory compliance, and outstanding international Facility Management case studies.
Networking Lunch served in the exhibition area
Session 5. Service Management and Operational Maintenance ↗
Topic: Service optimization and transition to predictive maintenance.
Session 6. Risks, Security and Business Continuity ↗
The panel will focus on the role of facility management in the comprehensive management of risks, safety, and the operational continuity of buildings and services.
Session 7. User Experience and Workplace Design ↗
Topic: Well-being, productivity, and people-centred workplaces.
Congress Closing Ceremony
Closing cava reception and group photo with all attendees.
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.
Congress Closing Dinner at Roca Barcelona Gallery.
Joan Güell Street, 211–213, Les Corts District. 08028 Barcelona.
Guided Tours of Montjuïc’s Landmark Buildings – November 27th
To mark the closing of the Congress, on Friday, 27 November, guided tours will be organised for two groups, visiting two of Montjuïc’s most iconic architectural and cultural landmarks: the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) and the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion.
Group Allocation, Itinerary and Start Times
Group 1: MNAC → Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. Tour starts at MNAC at 10:00 a.m.
Group 2: Mies van der Rohe Pavilion → MNAC. Tour starts at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion at 10:00 p.m.
General Information
Participants and registration: The guided tours are open to registered Congress participants and the general public. Congress attendees must register in advance through the Guided Tours section. A limited number of places will soon be made available to the general public.
Limited capacity: A maximum of 40 participants will be admitted, with 20 places available per group.
Same itinerary, different order: Both groups will visit the same two landmarks, but in reverse order.
Duration: Each guided tour will last approximately 2 hours.
Starting times and locations:
Group 1: 10:00 a.m. – MNAC
Group 2: 10:00 p.m. – Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Group selection: When registering for the Congress, participants must select their preferred group (Group 1 or Group 2).
(*) 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.
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