Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 30th April 2026 Issue no. 1208
Your industry news - first
The original and best - for over 20 years!
We strongly recommend viewing Cleanzine full size in your web browser. Click our masthead above to visit our website version.
BICSc to lead industry innovation sessions at The Workplace Event
Experts from the British Institute of Cleaning Science will be present next week at The Facilities Event (part of The Workplace Event) to run The Cleaning Innovation Hub, as part of its association with the event.
The Institute’s 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, passing on extensive knowledge and expert tips. They will share expertise, industry insights and deliver dynamic demonstrations throughout the three-day show, (28th – 30th April) 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 to the NEC, Birmingham.
Together with specially selected suppliers, BICSc will showcase live demonstrations to highlight how the very latest innovations are helping shape the cleaning industry.
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 & Innovation, Sustainability, Workforce & Retention.
"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,” says BICSc group managing director, Neil Spencer-Cook.
"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."
The show will bring together the UK's largest gathering of workplace and facilities management specialists with over 150 exhibitors and sponsors.
BICSc will be immersed in daily demonstrations and guest speaker opportunities every day with show highlights including Robotics & 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 & 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.
23rd April 2026