(for members)
[Folium]

Shortened general assembly before Swiss FM Day.

[Papiersaal]

Opportunity for networking/visiting exhibitors over coffee and croissants.

Opening of Swiss FM Day 2026
[Folium]

Welcome by Nicole Berchtold, moderator.

Introduction by Michael Bürki, Co-President IFMA Switzerland and Thierry Huggler, Executive Board IFMA Switzerland.

Opening Keynote incl. Discussion
[Folium]

“FM Beyond Walls”: This presentation challenges FM professionals to look beyond organizational boundaries and consider the social realities of the communities that interact with, work in, and live around the facilities they manage. FM Beyond Walls reflects a shift in mindset: from FM as a purely operational discipline, to FM as a strategic contributor to place-based social value.

Dr. Matt Tucker, Director of Research, IFMA EMEA.

Presentation
[Folium]

The next generation of office space concepts. The further development of activity-based office concepts: sufficient, adaptive, inclusive, and team-oriented working environments.

Prof. Dr. Lukas Windlinger Inversini, IFM ZHAW, Wädenswil.

Panel discussion
[Folium]

“Inclusive, inspiring, and productive working environments – what does that mean in concrete terms?”

With representatives from research and teaching, practice, FM, architecture, and HR, featuring Dr. Matt Tucker, Director of Research, IFMA EMEA, Prof. Dr. Lukas Windlinger Inversini, Sandra Gauer, Gauer Consulting, Mona Hepp, autismusschweiz, Kira Bloem, Canton of Aargau, and Nicole Berchtold, moderator.

[Papiersaal]

Opportunity for networking/visiting exhibitors during a standing lunch.

Presentation Partner
[Folium]

open slot

Interactive formats with short presentations, case studies, and group discussions, advance registration required, first come first served:

• Session 1 [Folium East]: Presence Is a Lever – Not a Strategy: AI is transforming individual productivity, and hybrid work has changed where we work — but few organizations have redesigned how we work together. Organizations still reward physical presence while ignoring collective coordination, so the debate stays on “how many office days?” The remedy is to deliberately design fluid coordination, natural interaction and offices that truly support teamwork.

  Moderated by Martin Bonny, Senior Consultant and Adrien Rospabe, Head of Consulting Aremis.

• Session 2 [Folium Stage]: Neurodiversity & mental health in interior design: In this breakout session, we will discuss how workspaces can be designed to take neurological diversity into account and actively promote mental health – from sensory stimuli to mental retreats.

  Moderated by Sandra Gauer, Gauer Consulting.

• Session 3 [Folium West]: Autism spectrum in the workplace: Opportunities for innovation and teams. Exchange on specific tools and methods for making work environments more inclusive, diversity-friendly, and productive.

  Moderated by Mona Hepp, autism switzerland.

• Session 4 [Folium South-East]: Employees as co-designers: Participation in workplace design. Method workshop on participation formats that involve users at an early stage in the development of new working environments.

  Moderated by platinum or gold partners.

Presentation Platinum Partner Planon
[Folium]

“Data-driven insights for people-centered work environments.”

How workplace data and intelligent analytics help promote well-being and collaboration and make spaces sustainable, flexible, and future proof.

Björn Dirks, Manager Services, Planon.

[Papiersaal]

Presentation
[Folium]

Modern workplaces must address social, economic and environmental challenges. By creating inclusive, engaging spaces we strengthen culture, collaboration and innovation, improve safety and resource efficiency, and cut the environmental footprint of buildings. Sustainable workplaces therefore generate value for people, organisations, societies and the planet—and are no longer optional but essential. This presentation will explore the “what” and “how” of leveraging the workplace for sustainability, illustrated with client examples.

Kati Barklund, Senior Manager, Workplace Strategy, Tenant & Partner

Breakout Sessions II
[Folium]

Interactive formats with short presentations, case studies, and group discussions, advance registration required, first come first served:

• Session 5 [Folium East]: Green Workplace by Design: How sensor technology and IoT are making the office world more sustainable.

  Moderated by Leonz Korner and Stefan Landolt, thingdust.

• Session 6 [Folium Stage]: Reverse panel with young professionals: Young professionals, students, or career changers describe their expectations for future working environments. The “senior panel” responds – a dialogue on equal terms.

  Moderated, for example, by MSc or BSc students from IFM.

• Session 7 [Folium West]: Employer branding meets green tech: Attractive workplaces for the next generation: How companies score points with sustainable, digitally supported working environments – from CO2-neutral offices to communicating sustainable values in HR strategy.

• Session 8 [Folium South-East]: Employer branding: FM as a strategic lever for talent and corporate culture. Discussion on how facility management becomes a competitive advantage in talent search and retention.

  Moderated by Nicole Berchtold.

Closing Special Guest - Interview
[Folium]

Gen Z in the workplace: expectations, values, and opportunities for facility management. What roles do new workplace concepts and sustainable interior design play in making an employer attractive to Gen Z? Opportunities for facility management: FM as a bridge between generations, innovation, and corporate culture.

Yaël Meier, Co-Founder ZEAM.

Swiss FM Voice Award
[Folium]

Kati Barklund, Workplace Strategist & Change Manager and Michael Bürki, Co-President of IFMA Switzerland.

Conclusion
[Folium]

Nicole Berchtold, moderator, Michael Bürki, Co-President IFMA Switzerland and Thierry Huggler, Executive Board IFMA Switzerland.

[Papiersaal]

Opportunity for networking and strengthening contacts.

Short live interviews with speakers/partners for social media.

“Community Corners”: themed tables with community hosts.