The ASSIST Conference 2022 was held on on the 17th-18th May at The Hilton in Glasgow. It was two days full of fun, inspiration and education! Our speakers, suppliers, delegates and guests enjoyed two days of seminars, an exhibition and a beyond brilliant gala dinner. We can't thank everybody who was involved enough and cant wait for next year.
Have a look at the breakdown of this years conference to see how you could be involved in 2023!
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The biggest and best Facilities Management exhibition came back to showcase the latest innovative products and services in the industry to support our services!
Our seminars have a mix of motivational and hard-hitting speakers who are handpicked for their relevance to Facilities Management, led by our very own National Chair Jayne Jones.
Incorporating the annual ASSIST FM National Awards, our Gala Dinner is one of the best nights in the Facilities Management calendar!
Outstanding Contribution to Catering •
Outstanding Contribution to Cleaning •
Outstanding Contribution to FM Services •
Local Authority Service Award - Response to Covid 19 •
Outstanding Culinary Skills - Canapes •
Outstanding Culinary Skills - Theme Cake •
Special Recognition Award •
Supplier of the Year •
Scottish School Cook of the Year 2021 •
• Outstanding Contribution to Catering
• Outstanding Contribution to Cleaning
• Outstanding Contribution to FM Services
• Local Authority Service Award - Response to Covid 19
• Outstanding Culinary Skills - Canapes
• Outstanding Culinary Skills - Theme Cake
• Special Recognition Award
• Supplier of the Year
• Scottish School Cook of the Year 2021
Keith Breasley MC
Jayne Jones , National Chair, ASSIST FM
Paul O’Brien, CEO, APSE video message
Good Food Nation Bill Mairi Gougeon, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Professor Mary Brennan, Chair of the Scottish Food Coalition, University of Edinburgh
Jim Fairlie MSP
SCLD - Include For Good Cameron Smith, SCLD Development Worker Tom Adams, Lead Consultant (Job Coaching), VIAS) Carmel McKeogh (Director and Programme Specialist, DFN Project SEARCH)
Paul Rankin
Exhibitions Open
Exhibitions Close
Dougie Vipond (Opens Gala Dinner)
Keith Breasley MC
Jayne Jones , National Chair, ASSIST FM
Paul O’Brien, CEO, APSE video message
Good Food NaEon Bill Mairi Gougeon, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Professor Mary Brennan, Chair of the Scottish Food Coalition, University of Edinburgh
Jim Fairlie MSP
SCLD - Include For Good Cameron Smith, SCLD Development Worker Tom Adams, Lead Consultant (Job Coaching), VIAS) Carmel McKeogh (Director and Programme Specialist, DFN Project SEARCH)
Paul Rankin
Exhibitions Open
Exhibitions Close
Dougie Vipond (Opens Gala Dinner)
Jayne Jones - introduce new ASSIST Brand
Derek Wright, Catering Services Manager, Blackpool Catering Services, David Cochrane, CEO HIT Scotland, Rose King, Regional Manager, Career Ready
Professor John McKendrick, Caledonian University
Professor Don Bundy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Sally Loudon, CEO, COSLA
Natural Break
D&G Council - Find it Clean, Keep it Clean Jennifer Scoe – Area Manager (Cleaning and Janitorial) Linda Nelson – Cleaning Improvement & Efficiency Officer
Scran Academy Ian Midwinter, CEO Kimberley Kirk Paul McIntyre
Jayne Jones Close & Thanks
Buffet Lunch
Jayne Jones - introduce new ASSIST Brand
Derek Wright, Catering Services Manager, Blackpool Catering Services, David Cochrane, CEO HIT Scotland, Rose King, Regional Manager, Career Ready
Professor John McKendrick, Caledonian University
Professor Don Bundy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Sally Loudon, CEO, COSLA
Natural Break
D&G Council - Find it Clean, Keep it Clean Jennifer Scott – Area Manager (Cleaning and Janitorial) Linda Nelson – Cleaning Improvement & Efficiency Officer
Scran Academy Ian Midwinter, CEO Kimberley Kirk Paul McIntyre
Jayne Jones Close & Thanks
Buffet Lunch
Cost includes accommodation on Tuesday, and a place at the conference and Gala Dinner.
BOOK NOWCost includes access to the seminars and exhibition.
Gala Dinner Only – £65 + VAT. Includes the Gala Dinner Only
Stand w/ Accommodation for 2. Cost includes Stand, Accommodation for 2 persons & attendance to the Gala Dinner. Extra Accommodation can be provided upon request.
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If you have any queries regarding the event or matters pertaining to it, fill out the form below or get in touch with us directly at enquiries@assistfmconference.co.uk
Dear guests, delegates and suppliers, you are invited to join us at this year’s ASSIST FM Conference. We hope you have a fantastic experience and look forward to meeting you all at the event.
Accommodation will be at the Glasgow Hilton for first come first served booking. If we cannot accommodate you at the Glasgow Hilton we will find alternative accommodation with the same rating in Glasgow. So book fast to confirm your place in the Hilton.
Hilton Glasgow
1 William St
Glasgow
G3 8HT
Hilton Glasgow Hotel Parking
There is parking underneath the Glasgow Hilton Hotel – (£12.00 for Residents of the hotel) 170 spaces, hourly charges apply to non-residents.
Parking is also available at the Cambridge Street Car Park (no discounted rates available here).
Car Directions – From the East (M8): At junction 18, exit on the right onto A804. Taking a slight left onto St George’s Road (A804) and continue to follow A804. Turn left onto William Street and take the first right to arrive at Hilton Glasgow. From the West (M8): Exit toward A198/ Clydebank/ Anderston. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Pitt Street taking a left onto Pitt Street. Take the first left onto St Vincent Street, verging left to stay on St Vincent turn left onto Newton Street. Take first onto William Street and take the first right to arrive at Hilton Glasgow.
Nearest Bus Station – Buchanan Street Bus Station – 15 minute walk to The Glasgow Hilton.
From Glasgow Airport – Follow signs for M8 City Centre. Crossing the Kingston Bridge, leave the M8 at Junction 17 and go onto the A804. At Charing Cross, follow signs for M8 West and A804. Branch left onto A804. Hilton Glasgow is on the left.
Distance from Hotel: 8 miles. Drive Time: 20 min.
On Foot from Central Station – A ten minute walk along Waterloo Street, turning right at Bishop’s Street.
Hilton Glasgow
1 William St
Glasgow
G3 8HT
Hilton Glasgow Hotel Parking
There is parking underneath the Glasgow Hilton Hotel – (£12.00 for Residents of the hotel) 170 spaces, hourly charges apply to non-residents.
Parking is also available at the Cambridge Street Car Park (no discounted rates available here).
Car Directions – From the East (M8): At junction 18, exit on the right onto A804. Take a slight left onto St George’s Road (A804) and continue to follow A804. Turn left onto William Street and take the first right to arrive at Hilton Glasgow. From the West (M8): Exit toward A198/ Clydebank/ Anderston. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Pitt Street taking a left onto Pitt Street. Take the first left onto St Vincent Street, verging left to stay on St Vincent turn left onto Newton Street. Take first onto William Street and take the first right to arrive at Hilton Glasgow.
Nearest Bus Station – Buchanan Street Bus Station – 15 minute walk to The Glasgow Hilton.
From Glasgow Airport – Follow signs for M8 City Centre. Crossing the Kingston Bridge, leave the M8 at Junction 17 and go onto the A804. At Charing Cross, follow signs for M8 West and A804. Branch left onto A804. Hilton Glasgow is on the left.
Distance from Hotel: 8 miles. Drive Time: 20 min.
On Foot from Central Station – A 10 minute walk along Waterloo Street, turning right at Bishop’s Street.
Generally, we have over 160 delegates from across the 32 Scottish Local Authorities. These include the main decision makers for Facilities Management (Catering, Cleaning and Janitorial services) across Scotland.
We have found that this format works best. The exhibitors receive the full delegate contingent at one time and our delegates are more than happy to spend time with the exhibitors.
We are always a little tight for space on Tuesday, but exhibitors are more than welcome to come along to the Wednesday morning sessions.
We are sorry, but you must be part of a stand to attend the conference.
ASSIST FM is the Association for all the Facilities Management providers within Scotland’s 32 Local authorities. This covers the provision of school meals and council catering, as well as cleaning and janitorial services in all the local authority buildings. ASSIST FM’s main role is to promote the skill sets of the public sector workforce and best practices across the local authority sector. ASSIST FM is the voice of the local authority FM service and represents its members on numerous national committees and steering groups.
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