We invite you for our annual General Members Meeting, on 9 December 2025, 16.00 – 17.30 CET. During the GMM, EuroFM updates will be shared, and specific agenda items will be discussed. This GMM is exclusively for EuroFM members and will be held digitally via ia Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to submit agenda items or have questions for the EuroFM board, please send them by 1 December 2025 to mail@eurofm.org. Participate via Microsoft Teams.
Gain Fresh Perspectives: Whether you’re a researcher, facility manager, or simply a supporter, explore how FM is reshaping the way we experience places and spaces;
Get inspired by the industry: Hear inspiring presentations from our guest speakers to sparkle curiosity and collaboration;
Network and Collaborate: Connect with peers passionate about facilities management and potentially create new research agendas.
📅 Date:Thursday, 25 September 2025 🕐 Time: 15:00 – 16.30 CEST
Preliminary Meetup Agenda:
15:00:
Welcome and Introduction by Vitalija Danivska and Riikka Kyrö
15:10:
Introductory presentations:Social value in Urban FM. Academic perspective: Alenka Temeljotov Salaj & Carmel Lindkvist, NTNU Industry perspective: Svein Bjørberg & Robin Sæterøy, Multiconsult, Norway
15:30:
Group discussion
16:15:
Closing Remarks by Vitalija Danivska and Riikka Kyro
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of Social FM!
Kindest regards, Vitalija Danivska & Riikka Kyrö EuroFM Research
We invite you for our annual General Members Meeting, on 25 June 2025, 16.00 – 17.30 hrs CEST. During the GMM, EuroFM updates will be shared, and specific agenda items will be discussed. This GMM is exclusively for EuroFM members and will be held digitally via ia Microsoft Teams.
Approval of the Minutes of the EuroFM GMM on 14 January 2025 (#99)
Financial Report 2024, Audit Committee
New Membership Proposal for researchers
Approval Budget 2025
Nomination new Board Member Marlinda Dressen
Conferences, Events and Activities in 2025
Comments & Proposals of Members
Closing
If you would like to submit agenda items or have questions for the EuroFM board, please send them by 10 June 2025 to mail@eurofm.org. Participate via Microsoft Teams.
You’re invited to a EuroFM Researcher Meetup! The first EuroFM Meetup of 2025 focuses on the social value that facilities management delivers. As workplaces and public spaces evolve, Social FM plays a pivotal role in fostering an environment where people thrive!
Gain Fresh Perspectives: Whether you’re a researcher, facility manager, or simply a supporter, explore how Social FM is reshaping the way we experience places and spaces;
Get inspired by the industry: Hear inspiring presentations from our guest speakers to sparkle curiosity and collaboration;
Network and Collaborate: Connect with peers passionate about enhancing the social dimension of facilities management and potentially create new research agendas.
📅 Date:Thursday, 23rd of January 2025 🕐 Starting at: 14:00 CET
Preliminary Meetup Agenda:
14:00:
Welcome and Introduction by Vitalija Danivska and Riikka Kyro
14:10:
Discussion ● Social Impact Procurement and ESG – Michael Amos [Waste to Wonder] ● Designing for Community in Urban Environments – tbc
14:30:
Group discussion ● Exchanging ideas to bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice
15:15:
Closing Remarks by Vitalija Danivska and Riikka Kyro
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of Social FM! Save the date and stay tuned for more exciting updates.
Kindest regards, Vitalija Danivska & Riikka Kyrö EuroFM Research
Ever wonder why big buildings, malls, or resorts run so smoothly? That’s thanks to Facilities Management professionals working behind the scenes to make sure everything functions just right — often without anyone noticing.
If a Facility Manager is doing their job well, you won’t even think about the thousands of things they take care of daily. They coordinate teams to ensure clean restrooms, safe and accessible parking, working lights and screens, and more. It’s not just maintenance — it’s about managing people, systems, and spaces to work in harmony.
Every year on the second Wednesday of May, we celebrate World FM Day, a global recognition of the vital role that Facility Management (FM) plays in our everyday lives. It’s a moment to appreciate the professionals who keep our buildings running smoothly, safely, and efficiently – whether it’s in offices, hospitals, schools, or industrial environments.
Watch the full session here!
EuroFM Celebration: 14 may 15.00-17.00 (CEST) online
The Power of Facility Management
This year’s theme, “Resilience in action: Thriving in a world of change” highlights the evolving nature of FM. It shows how facility managers drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and support the well-being of people in the workplace in rapidly changing times. Our inspiring online event brings together FM professionals, partners, and colleagues to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and look ahead to the future of our dynamic field.
Program:
15.00h Welcome and introduction by the Chair of EuroFM
15.10h Panel Discussion about inspiring, integrate and innovate FM by the Ambassadors of EuroFM
15.50h EuroFM quiz hosted by Vera van de Loo
16.10h Panel Discussion about Yesterday meets Tomorrow with three retiring FM experts Wil Gooskens, Daniel von Felten and Joop van Duren hosted by Natalie Hofman
We invite you for our annual General Members Meeting, on 14 January 2024, 15.30 – 17.00 hrs CEST. During the GMM, EuroFM updates will be shared, and specific agenda items will be discussed. This GMM is exclusively for EuroFM members and will be held digitally via ia Microsoft Teams.
Approval of the Minutes of the EuroFM GMM on June 26th, 2024 (#98)
EuroFM Activities in 2024
2024 Financial Report & 2025 Budget
Proposal to change the EuroFM Statutes Article 12.1
Election for the EuroFM Board 2025-2026
Election for the Audit Committe 2025-2026
Conferences, Events and Activities in 2025
Host Candidates for EuroFM Conferences in 2026
Comments & Proposals of Members
Closing
If you would like to submit agenda items or have questions for the EuroFM board, please send them by December 15, 2024, to mail@eurofm.org. Participate via Microsoft Teams.
Discover how visual research methods can revolutionize facilities management research (and practice) in our upcoming meeting! Learn how visual and other creative methods can help capturing complex spatial environments, understanding user behaviour, or communicating findings.
Why Attend?
Gain fresh insights: Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, an innovative educator, or a forward-thinking facility manager, this meetup offers something for everyone.
Connect with leading minds: Engage with experts in the field to learn from their experiences, get exposed to diverse thoughts and get inspired.
Collaborate and network: Forge valuable connections with peers who share your passion for research.
Date: 📅 Thursday, 12th of September 🕐 Starting at 13:00 CEST
Preliminary Meetup Agenda:
13:00:
Welcome and Introduction by Vitalija Danivska and Hannah Wilson
13:15:
Presentations and Q&A by Susanne Colenberg & Ronald Beckers
14:05:
Discussion with Hannah Wilson*
14:30:
Closing Remarks by Hannah Wilson & Vitalija Danivska
Join us for a discussion on the future of learning spaces! The third EuroFM Researcher Meetup of 2024 is all about diving into the dynamic world of learning environments within universities. As teaching methods evolve, so do the spaces where learning takes place.
Why Attend?
Gain fresh insights from diverse perspectives: Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, an innovative educator, or a forward-thinking facility manager, this meetup offers something for everyone.
Connect with leading minds: Engage with experts in the field, including Hannah Wilson from Liverpool Business School and Suvi Nenonen from Helsinki University, as they co-host the third Meetup.
Collaborate and network: Forge valuable connections with peers who share your passion for creating dynamic spaces for education.
Save the Date: 📅 Thursday, 6th of June 🕐 Starting at 13:00 CEST
Preliminary Meetup Agenda:
13:00:
Welcome and Introduction Discussion led by Hannah Wilson and Suvi Nenonen ‘Learning environment as a social construction – the entangled tensions between the environment and pedagogy’, Riikka Alakoski, University of Helsinki. ‘Managing experiences: Student social connection in the digitally-orientated university’, Theresa Wheele, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
14:15:
Discussion Wrap-up with Hannah Wilson and Suvi Nenonen
14:30:
Closing Remarks by Tuuli Jylhä
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the future of learning spaces! Save the date and stay tuned for more exciting updates.
Come and join us for a timely EuroFM Research Meetup, our second gathering of the year 2024. This time, we’re excited to be hosted by the dynamic working group, ‘Circular and Future-Proof FM,’ led by Riikka Kyrö. Get ready for an enriching program featuring interesting presentations and ample opportunities for discussions.
Meetup Agenda on Thursday, 11 April 2024 (timing in CEST)
13.00
Welcome, Tuuli Jylhä, EuroFM Research Chair
13.05
‘Circular and future-proof FM’ working group, Riikka Kyrö, Lund University
13.15
Lifecycle assessment of adaptive reuse and shared spaces, Rebecka Lundgren, Lund University
13.35
Q&A
13.45
Circular thinking in FM, Henrik Juuli Nielsen, NIRAS Consulting, Denmark
14.05
Q&A
14.30
Closing remarks, Tuuli Jylhä, EuroFM Research Chair
These meetups provide an invaluable platform for FM researchers to engage in insightful discussions, share knowledge, and foster collaboration within the community.
Get ready for another year of FM insights and networking at the EuroFM Researcher Meetups! Following the success of 2023, we are excited to continue the journey into the future of Facility Management (FM) in 2024. The meetups provide an invaluable platform for FM researchers like yourself to engage in insightful discussions, share knowledge, and foster collaboration within the community.
🗓️ Save these dates for five afternoons (1 pm – 2:30 pm CET):
29th of February 2024
11th of April 2024
6th of June 2024
12th of September 2024
7th of November 2024
The first meetup, hosted by the Digitalisation and Technology to Enhance FM working group, is just around the corner. Look out for more information and your official invitation, coming soon!
Meetup Agenda 29 February 2024:
13.00
Tuuli Jylhä, AALTO UNIVERSITY – “EuroFM Researcher Meetups”
13.05
Chiara Tagliaro, POLITECNICO DI MILANO – “Presentation of the Working Group ‘Digitalisation and technology to enhance FM’: past activities and ideas for 2024”
13.15
Anniina Saari, AALTO UNIVERSITY – “Blockchain in Real Estate”
13.35
Q&A
13.45
Olli Vigren, KTH STOKHOLM – “Implementing Digital Technologies: Overcoming Organizational Challenges”
14.05
Q&A
14.30
Closing remarks and future appointments for 2024
Your participation and contributions are highly valued, and we look forward to creating an engaging and enriching environment for everyone involved. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out. Looking forward to your active participation!
