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BIFM Conference now on Twitter
16-02-10 9:55 BIFM
Taking advantage of the latest social networking and micro-blogging technology, the BIFM can now be found on Twitter, sending regular ’tweets’ to UK FM professionals on its forthcoming Annual Conference and general FM news and views.
Latest news on the highly anticipated ’FM in a Changing World’,13th – 14th April 2010, is the addition to the keynote speaker line-up of Will Hutton, executive vice chair of The Work Foundation and the most influential voice on work, employment and organisation issues in the UK.
A regular adviser to senior political and business figures, Will is today one of the pre-eminent economics commentators in the country and promises to deliver a fascinating keynote presentation to the 200-odd assembled delegates.
Also just confirmed is Philip Ross, CEO of Cordless Group and an author, commentator and consultant specialising in the impact of emerging technology on the world of work and the workplace.
Having worked with organisations such as Ernst & Young, Eversheds, McKinsey & Co, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Royal Bank of
As a widely embraced emerging technology, the power of Twitter is being put to the test by event organisers who are using it to communicate programme developments to an eager audience. The Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/BIFMConf2010 complements the conference website www.bifmconference2010.com, where CEO Ian Fielder has posted his latest webcast, as well as BIFM Chairman Iain Murray’s regular blog at www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/news/chairmansblog.
BIFM CEO Ian Fielder comments, "Getting to grips with new and emerging technologies is paramount for FM practitioners in order to better understand and respond to the demands of the modern age. From complex operational systems to open networking communications, there is much to learn and attendees at the 2010 BIFM conference will have access to a range of expert consultants and suppliers who can guide them through the essentials. Relevant sessions include such themes as ’Working across boundaries – the FM Challenges in an advancing world’ and ‘Technology - Evolution and Revolution.’"
