BICSc to lead industry innovation sessions at The Workplace Event

Their team of specialists will be joined by key companies and voices, who will each deliver sessions throughout the week.

The pioneers in the professional cleaning sector will host multiple panel discussions at the event, passing on extensive knowledge and expert tips. The event will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 28 – 30 April 2026. 

BICSc team will share expertise, industry insights, and deliver dynamic demonstrations throughout the three-day show at The Cleaning Innovation Hub, which returns this year in partnership with the Institute. The exciting feature will shine a spotlight on cutting-edge trends and advancements in the workplace and facilities management sectors at the event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors. 

Together with specially selected suppliers, BICSc will showcase live demonstrations to highlight how the very latest innovations are helping shape the cleaning industry at the show,which brings together the UK’s largest gathering of workplace and facilities management specialists with over 150 exhibitors and sponsors. 

Professionals from across the sectors will hear about the latest trends and key topics which are making an impact industry-wide as each day delivers diverse demonstrations and presentations on an array of subjects including: Robotics and Innovation, Sustainability, Workforce and Retention. 

BICSc Group Managing Director, Neil Spencer-Cook, said: “Innovation drives exciting developments within the workplace and professional cleaning community, so being at the forefront again of activities at The Workplace Event is a fantastic opportunity.

“BICSc is thrilled to again partner with The Workplace Event and lead on three days packed with presentations, demonstrations and panel discussions exploring a variety of pressing issues and topics touching the industry. It is critical we continue to share knowledge and innovation to help raise standards across all workplaces and environments.  We will be joined by industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers and BICSc members during the event, engaging with everyone from across a range of sectors.”

BICSc will be immersed in daily demonstrations and guest speaker opportunities every day with show highlights including Robotics and Innovation in Cleaning: From Concept to Practice. As the cleaning and facilities management sector undergoes rapid transformation, driven by advances in robotics, smart technology and data-led innovation, Neil Spencer-Cook will chair this insightful panel session to explore how these technologies are moving beyond theory and into real-world application. 

BICSc will also lead panel discussions on Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and Service,addressing the commercial and operational realities of sustainability, including balancing environmental goals with performance, cost, and practicality. Alongside chairing a panel discussion focusing on smarter systems, skilled people, stronger teams to explore how structured systems, digital tools and data-driven approaches can support operational efficiency, consistency and compliance ensuring people remain central to service delivery. The discussion will highlight how the role of training, professional development, leadership and engagement in creating confident, capable teams that can adapt to changing demands. 

With more than 60 years of expertise, BICSc professionals provide training, education, and accreditation, excellence and innovation across workplace hygiene and facilities management. As the largest independent, professional and educational body within the professional cleaning industry, leading lights from BICSc will be on hand throughout the event to meet with delegates and host insightful panel presentations and interactive, dynamic demonstrations.