The European networking event for sharing FM-knowledge, research, best practices and innovations
This time, from the breathtaking
winter wonderland of Trondheim, Norway.
The EuroFM Conference is a well-respected conference for facility management practitioners, researchers, lecturers, students and related stakeholders in Europe. The 30th EuroFM Conference and the 24th EuroFM Research Symposium contains educational sessions, panel discussions and workshops to support and innovate the built environment and working environment.
The EuroFM Conference – December 1st – 3rd, 2025, Trondheim Norway is organised by EuroFM in association with NTNU and supported by NBEF and Multiconsult.
Event Highlights
EuroFM Facility Management Conference and EuroFM Research Symposium are the most important activities of the EuroFM, which brings together practitioners, lecturers and researchers every year and helps sharing facility management knowledge. The EuroFM Facility Management Conference / EuroFM Research Symposium is a comprehensive event featuring conference panels, a gala dinner, a student competition, research paper presentations, workshops, and various side meetings. We anticipate the participation of over 300 delegates from Norway, Europe, and around the world, making it a truly global gathering of facility management professionals.
Highlights from EuroFM Conference 2024 in London
EuroFM Facility Management Conferences have been held in the following countries and cities in the recent years:
2011 Vienna, Austria
2012 Copenhagen, Denmark
2013 Prague, Czechia
2014 Berlin, Germany
2015 Glasgow, Scotland
2016 Milan, Italy
2017 Madrid, Spain
2018 Sofia, Bulgaria
2019 Dublin, Ireland
2023 Istanbul, Turkey
2024 London, UK
Shaping the future of FM
The conference focuses on a variety of inspiring and relevant topics in the industry of Facility Management.
- Social sustainability and circularity, e.g., revitalization and regeneration
- Social connection and sense of belonging, e.g., at the workplace
- Engagement and participatory approaches in FM
- Diversity and inclusiveness, e.g. gender and neurodiversity at the workplace
- Ethics and integrity, related to e.g. AI applications in FM
- Urban FM and place making solutions
Rates
Registration fee includes
- Access to the EuroFM Conference
- Access to the EuroFM Research Symposium
- Keynote sessions
- All Presentation & Round Table sessions
- Lunches & coffee breaks
- Unlimited networking opportunities
All prices excluding VAT (if applicable in your country).
Interested in group rates? Contact us!
Early Bird Registration Prices
Valid Until June 1st 2025
- Members / Ambassadors: €299 (Full event)
- Members / Ambassadors: €199 (One Day)
- Non-Members: €499 (Full event)
- Non-Members: €299 (One Day)
Regular Registration Prices
After 2nd of June 2025
- Members / Ambassadors: €399 (Full event)
- Members / Ambassadors: €299 (One Day)
- Non-Members: €699 (Full event)
- Non-Members: €399 (One Day)
Epic EuroFM deal
Full event ticket including EuroFM individual membership for one year:
€ 499
- Full event ticket for EuroFM Conference 2025 in Trondheim
- One year individual membership EuroFM for 2026
- Membership discount prices for World Workplace Europe
- Access to all EuroFM activities (excluding member voting rights)
Students
Prices for full-time students under the age of 29.
- Full event € 99
- One day €59
Side events
Want to enhance your conference experience? Add on a facility tour and/or Gala Dinner.
- Gala Dinner 1st December 2025: € 119
- Facility Tour 3rd December 2025: €49
Sponsor packages
The EuroFM Conference presents a prime opportunity for sponsors. In collaboration with EuroFM, NTNU University, NBEF and MultiConsult, the event focuses on advancing Facility Management in a European context. With a history of European conferences, this event anticipates over 300 delegates, offering diverse activities and awards. Join us in shaping the future of Facility Management on December 1st and December 2nd 2025 in Trondheim Norway. For partnership opportunities email us via mail@eurofm.org.
Interested? Show our Sponsor packages
| Partnership Type | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Start-up |
| Price (excl. VAT) | € 5.000,00 | € 3.500,00 | € 2.500,00 | € 1.000,00 |
| General | ||||
| Named as a sponsor in all marketing activities | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Company logo on the marketing event website homepage and sponsors page, with 100-word company outline and website link. | √ | √ | ||
| Company logo with weblink to appear on the pdf post event summary report which will be sent to all attendees and made available on our webpage. | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Company logo at the event website and an introduction video to be displayed at break time | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Company name to appear with website link on all event marketing emails and in at least two twitter and Linkedin posts | √ | √ | √ | |
| Space to display up to two videos and two pieces of content | √ | √ | ||
| Attendee passes for staff to attend the event, and access post event recordings | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Digital advertisement 600px x 400px digital advert to appear on the media partners homepage | √ | |||
| Opportunity to showcase thought leadership on a FM related topic with a speaker session on stage and a comment in our after movie | √ |
We also have opportunities to sponsor our side events like the Gala Dinner and Site Visit.
Please contact us to discuss possible solutions to showcase your organisation.
Get on stage at EuroFM Facility Management Conference
EuroFM and NTNU University will host its 30th EuroFM Conference in Trondheim Norway. We look at presentations as a way to spark innovation, foster dialogue and drive collaboration as we meet some of our greatest challenges. As we have been doing every year, we are proud to connect local speakers and specialists with a rich presence of colleagues from around the world.
Attend as a speaker and submit your abstract
We will host 3 types of participations to better cater for each individual participant and/or content:
- Speaker: we will have presentations that is supposed to spark the discussion or give a global perspective on the topic at hand (expected duration: 20 to 30 minutes).
- Panel Discussion: each topic will be addressed by a host and 3 to 4 site speakers. Each of them will be given a slot for a 3-minute presentation, followed by a moderated round-table style debate (expected duration: 45 to 60 minutes).
- Workshop: tracks that can focus on a specific perspective or sub-theme of the day’s main topic (40 to 50-minute slots). Workshops can be hosted by one or two presenters.
We will prefer participants that are available for each entire session where they participate (i.e. the whole morning). Participants will have free access to the to the day of their participation.
Submissions should be done by email to mail@eurofm.org indicating the Day / Topic of interest as well as the type of participation desired: speaker or presenter of a panel discussion or workshop. The candidate should kindly include all the information he/she considers that is relevant for our evaluation.
Submission Deadline: April 1st 2025 12.00h
The event organizers will engage with the candidates to better understand their motivation and to have a preview of the presentation. The selection process will occur throughout the submission period and until September 1st 2025.
The selected participants will be requested to send their final presentations up to 4 days before their participation. Selected participants will also be requested to supply standard information to be part of the program (picture, name, role and name of the organization they represent, title and summary of their presentation, etc.).
EuroFM Student
VLOG Competition
“Being part of the EuroFM conference opens your door
to your career in facility management or real estate.”
We invite students and professionals to join the VLOG COMPETITION during the EuroFM Conference in Trondheim Norway.
EuroFM would like to use the opportunity to connect students with facility management and real estate professionals in an informal setting. The start of a professional career can start at the conference by presenting yourself as an upcoming talent.
EuroFM will organise a speed dating session during the EuroFM Conference on December 2nd 2025, with a vlog competition. Students are asked to create a vlog upfront and during a speed dating session participants of the event, lecturers and researchers have the opportunity to listen to the vlog of the students, ask questions and start discussions.
Already interested? Get in contact with us!
Show more, I’m interested!
The theme of the EuroFM Conference is “Transformation”
FM field has undergone (and continues going through) significant transformations, impacting every facet of the industry. It requires continuous evolvement of education of (future and current) professionals and business practices and state-of-the-art research. To move forward, we need to understand those transformations, educate people, and share best practices.
We invite students to present a 90 seconds vlog about your opinion of this theme, how do you think the transformation is going, where will it start and where will it end? What research and educational principles are leading to transformation and how would you like to be part of it.
Your 90 seconds vlog will be shown at the conference. The vloggers will be on stage on December 2nd 2025 in a panel discussion to discuss insights, opportunities and solutions. The panel discussion will be guided by a host. The jury will decide after the panel discussion who is the winner of the vlog competition.
The winning team or student will get free access and hotel costs (excluding travel costs) to one of the upcoming EuroFM conferences in Europe. The winning vlog will be published on the EuroFM website and social media.
Key Rules:
- Vlog competitors can be teams of at maximum 3 students or individuals.
- Each university can enter a maximum of three vlog competitors. We encourage you to run the competition with larger groups but to select the top three to enter from your school. If you send more than three entries; we will only be able to include the first three in the competition.
- Vlog competitors must create upfront 90 seconds during vlog made in a landscape setting. It needs to be possible to send it digitally via we transfer.
- Work must be original and created by the student(s) – please do not use any templates.
- Vlogs will be judged on creativity, how well they fit the theme and how well the vlog has been made or drawn.
- Vlog competitors names and university names will be announced on social media and on our website. If you do not wish for this data to be shared you should make this explicit on the entry form.
- Vlog competitors may be displayed and used for marketing, with only first names used.
- The deadline for entrance to the vlog competition is September 1st 2025, 12.00h CET.
- Prizes are non-transferable.
- Vlog competitors into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of the terms and conditions.
- The jury will be formed by representatives of EuroFM, NTNU and NBEF.
- Vlog competitors are asked to send their application to mail@eurofm.org
EuroFM has 20 free tickets available for students who are joining the vlog competition during the EuroFM Conference on 1-2 December 2025 in Trondheim Norway. First come principle is handled.
Program day 1
| Day 1 | General Room | Research Room |
| 09.00 | Opening | – |
| 09.30 | Keynote (local oriented) | – |
| 09.45 | Keynote | – |
| 10.30 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 11.00 | Break | Sessions |
| 11.30 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 13.00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 15.30 | Break | Break |
| 16.00 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 17.00 | Closing | – |
| 18.00 | Gala dinner |
Program day 2
| Day 2 | General Room | Research Room |
| 09.00 | Opening | – |
| 09.05 | Keynote | – |
| 09.50 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 10.30 | Break | Sessions |
| 11.00 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 13.00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Sessions | Sessions |
| 15.30 | Break | – |
| 16.00 | Keynote | – |
| 17.00 | Closing | – |
Program day 3
| Day 3 | |
| 10.00 | Facility Tour |
Facilities management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the best experiences of physical spaces from the smooth operation and maintenance to creating hospitable and inspiring workplaces and working environments. This wide field encompasses a diverse range of disciplines. From planning and maintenance, sustainability, security and safety, to service design and communication, teachers in various fields have dedicated themselves to imparting invaluable knowledge and skills to the next generation of facilities management professionals.
Therefore, EuroFM is happy to honour the best educators, researchers and best initiative in FM field with the Best FM Teacher Award, Best Research Paper Award and Best FM Initiative Award.
EuroFM Best Industry Initiative Award 2025
EuroFM is thrilled to announce the Call for the Best European Facilities Management Industry Initiative. This award aims to recognize and honour outstanding initiatives that have made a significant impact on the Facilities Management landscape, driving progress, efficiency, and sustainability within the industry.
Facilities Management is a dynamic field that requires continuous innovation to adapt to the evolving needs of modern organizations and its employees. From optimizing energy consumption and implementing cutting-edge technologies to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing occupant experience, initiatives in this field play a crucial role in shaping the future of facilities management.
Therefore, we invite organizations, institutions, and individuals to showcase their relevant and remarkable initiatives that have transformed the Facilities Management industry. Whether you have pioneered a groundbreaking sustainability program, introduced a game-changing technology solution, or revolutionized service delivery through innovative practices, we want to hear from you!
We will select the Best EuroFM Industry Initiative based on the following criteria:
Innovation:
We seek initiatives that have challenged traditional practices, introducing new ideas, methodologies, or technologies that have significantly improved organisation processes or employees experiences with added value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or overall performance.
Impact:
We value initiatives that have made a tangible and measurable impact on the Facilities Management industry, delivering positive outcomes for organizations, employees, suppliers, stakeholders, and the broader community.
Sustainability:
We encourage initiatives that prioritize sustainable practices, promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility within the Facilities Management realm.
Collaboration:
We appreciate initiatives that foster collaboration and partnership within the industry, bringing together stakeholders from different disciplines to achieve shared goals and drive collective progress.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your initiative on the 2025 EuroFM Conference stage in Trondheim Norway, gain recognition from industry peers, and inspire others to push the boundaries of Facilities Management excellence. We will publish your showcase via our website and socials.
The Best Industry Initiative Award 2025 is not restricted to EuroFM members only, we invite also non-EuroFM members to participate. Initiatives will be professional to advance the development of the workplace professional, will contribute to the body of knowledge for the workplace and facility management domain and will not be a sales presentation for any service, product or company. Nothing in the initiative shall disparage or denigrate any person or group on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status; shall disparage or defame the name, goods, services or products of others; or shall create a hostile, offensive or intimidating environment.
The selection process involves a panel of industry experts in collaboration with the EuroFM Board who will evaluate each initiative based on its merits and alignment with the criteria outlined above.
Deadline for submissions:
September 1st 2025 at 12.00 noon (CET time)
Award Ceremony:
EuroFM Conference 2025 in Trondheim Norway, during the Gala Dinner on December 1st 2025
You can submit your application via mail@eurofm.org
For questions or more information please contact: mail@eurofm.org.
EuroFM Best Teacher Award 2025
Facilities management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the best experiences of physical spaces from the smooth operation and maintenance to creating hospitable and inspiring workplaces and working environments. This wide field encompasses a diverse range of disciplines. From planning and maintenance, sustainability, security and safety, to service design and communication, teachers in various fields have dedicated themselves to imparting invaluable knowledge and skills to the next generation of facilities management professionals.
Therefore, EuroFM is happy to honour the best teacher in FM field and invites universities, students, and educators themselves to recommend an FM teacher for the Best FM Teacher Award 2025. The award is open to teachers and lecturers in all European academic institutions, teaching facilities management courses or programmes.
Please submit the teacher’s CV, outlining their educational career, a short description of their educational vision (max. 1 A4), a motivation why the teacher should be nominated (max. 1 A4) and reference names of students and/or fellow teachers.
After an initial selection, the nominated candidates will be asked to provide at least two educational evaluations and material that characterise the nominated teacher (such as white papers, books, visuals, study guide, etc.) and referenced people can be contacted for further discussion.
The award will be rewarded at the EuroFM Conference 2025 in Trondheim Norway. The winner will get the opportunity to promote themselves via EuroFM publications and the awarding will be published via the EuroFM website.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting is September 1st 2025, 12.00 noon.
Jury:
The Jury is composed of EuroFM Board members and selected EuroFM Ambassadors related to education.
Award Ceremony:
EuroFM Conference 2025 in Trondheim Norway, during the Gala Dinner on December 1st 2025
You can submit your application via mail@eurofm.org
For questions or more information please contact: mail@eurofm.org.
EuroFM Best Research Paper Award 2025
The EuroFM Best Research Paper Award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions that advance the FM field. All research papers that are submitted for EuroFM Research Symposium are eligible for the selection of the best paper.
The selection process begins with paper reviewers nominating exceptional papers. From these nominations, the Research Chairs shortlist three finalists. These top three papers are then evaluated by external reviewers, who assess their originality, rigor, and impact. The final selection is made based on this thorough review, and the award is presented to the paper that demonstrates excellence and makes a significant contribution to facilities management research. This is an outstanding possibility especially for young researchers in the field to demonstrate their exceptional skills and research interests. All submitted research papers are also published in the digital conference proceedings as open source.
Award Ceremony:
EuroFM Conference 2025 in Trondheim Norway, during the Gala Dinner on December 1st 2025
For questions or more information please contact: mail@eurofm.org.
The Venue
Trondheim University
NTNU is an international oriented university with headquarters in Trondheim and campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund.
NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities.
The university’s root goes back to 1760 with the foundation of Det Trondhiemske Selskab (Trondheim Academy). A merger in 2016 made NTNU Norway’s largest single university.
Address
Høgskoleringen 1, 7034 Trondheim, Norway
Hotel
Scandic Lerkendal
The EuroFM network will stay at the Scandic Lerkendal, but feel free to find your hotel via booking.com or airbnb.com.
Scandic Lerkendal is one of Norway’s largest congress facilities and among the world’s most environmentally friendly buildings. With ties to Lerkendal Stadium, the hotel has access to Norway’s largest venue for meetings and conferences.
Address
Klæbuveien 127 A, 7031 Trondheim, Norway
City Trondheim
Winter in Trondheim is full of experiences! You can take in the beautiful winter landscape both with and without skis on your feet. In the City Center everything is within walking distance, ready for you to explore historical sights, art, and cafes restaurants with world-class food!
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Where the fusion of history, arts, technology, and green initiatives ignite a culture of innovation and rich tradition. Trondheim stands out with its progressive nature and vibrant city life, while still embodying its small-town heart.
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