Facilities management sector maps its future and recognises its best
The Facility Management Experts Summit 2026 convened industry leaders to discuss future trends and celebrate excellence in the sector. Organized by the Singapore International Facility Management Association (SIFMA) at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, the event featured a conference and awards gala held on July 31, 2026. Guest of Honour Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi emphasized the sector's transformation through connectivity, data-driven operations, and technology.
He announced initiatives including a revised FM procurement guide, an updated Smart FM guide, and a feedback channel for public sector agencies and FM partners. SIFMA also announced an AI Committee, collaborating with SUTD to develop an AI roadmap for Singapore's FM sector, focusing on energy management, predictive maintenance, and service delivery.
Additionally, SIFMA unveiled a refreshed Sustainable Net Zero Organisation (SNZO) 2.0 framework with four pillars: leadership, carbon measurement, collaboration, and integration. The summit highlighted the sector's growing focus on AI and sustainability, with panel discussions on digitalisation, Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Outcome-Based Contracting (OBC), and workforce transformation.
The evening concluded with the FMES Gala Dinner and Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in technology implementation and sustainability.
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