ThisWeekinFM Presents
Our CEO's Christmas Lunch 2026
Our CEO's Christmas Lunch 2026
Join our CEO on 26th November for his exclusive Christmas Lunch event
for FM & Workplace professionals.
for FM & Workplace professionals.
About the Event
ThisWeekinFM.com founded the Facilities & Workplace Networking Club almost ten years ago, exclusively for Facilities, Workplace & related professionals drawn from a broad cross-section of organisations and disciplines.
Our CEO, Laurence Allen, hosts an exclusive festive lunch every year for a selection of Company Owners or Directors that are actively involved in the procurement of goods and services.
This year the event is being opened up to a limited number of the Facilities & Workplace Networking Club members. This event will sell out quickly. Don't miss out, secure your ticket before it is too late!
All tickets include a welcome glass of bubbles and a three course lunch with half-bottle of wine, and the chance to network with over 100 select FM, built environment, workplace and related sector professionals.
Our CEO, Laurence Allen, hosts an exclusive festive lunch every year for a selection of Company Owners or Directors that are actively involved in the procurement of goods and services.
This year the event is being opened up to a limited number of the Facilities & Workplace Networking Club members. This event will sell out quickly. Don't miss out, secure your ticket before it is too late!
All tickets include a welcome glass of bubbles and a three course lunch with half-bottle of wine, and the chance to network with over 100 select FM, built environment, workplace and related sector professionals.
Dress Code is smart/straight from the office. Festive wear optional.
No jeans or trainers.
No jeans or trainers.
A professional video recording and editing service
will be in operation throughout the event.
will be in operation throughout the event.
Sponsors
Our sponsors will be available throughout the event to discuss your business needs and opportunities. Sponsors being announced soon.
"Last month was my first time at this event and it was excellent. The venue is very professional as are the attendees.
This networking event is attracting a very high level of decision makers in the FM industry and is a 'must attend' for those wishing to develop relationships, market understanding and obtain new business."
– Stephen Peal, Group Managing Director, YorPower
This networking event is attracting a very high level of decision makers in the FM industry and is a 'must attend' for those wishing to develop relationships, market understanding and obtain new business."
– Stephen Peal, Group Managing Director, YorPower
"This was Grade One’s first time sponsoring a Facilities & Workplace Networking Club event and we can confirm that it was a fantastic afternoon/evening.
We made great contacts and it is an event we would sponsor again."
– Stephen Corrigan, Managing Director,
Grade One Commercial Cleaning
We made great contacts and it is an event we would sponsor again."
– Stephen Corrigan, Managing Director,
Grade One Commercial Cleaning
Schedule
Thursday 26th November
| 12:00 pm
VIP Reception
ThisWeekinFM VIP Guests arrive and make their way to the top floor, benefiting from use of the complimentary cloakroom before joining the exclusive VIP Reception and enjoying the views of the River Thames and Tower Bridge.
| 12:45 pm
Main Reception
Guests arrive and the event starts. All ThisWeekinFM Guests enjoy a complimentary welcome drink.
See a selection of typical attendees here.
See a selection of typical attendees here.
| 1:30 pm
Food Served
Enjoy a three-course lunch inspired by far flung places, sourced from outstanding, sustainable and ethical producers. The Latin American-inspired a la carte menu has an outstanding selection of marinated beef and fish, ensuring there is something for everyone .
All tickets include a half-bottle of wine with lunch.
All tickets include a half-bottle of wine with lunch.
| 4:00 pm
Close
The event will conclude around 4pm and Guests will begin to depart.
Some ThisWeekinFM Guests will continue their fruitful conversations at the venue or in a nearby bar.
Some ThisWeekinFM Guests will continue their fruitful conversations at the venue or in a nearby bar.
Don't miss out
Register by 24th November. We look forward to seeing you there.
Networking Location
Gaucho Tower Bridge
2 More London Place, London, SE1 2AP
PLEASE NOTE: The event is located on the top floor .
The top floor is only accessible by stairs. No lift is available.
Join us for a casual and informal afternoon, aimed at providing a comfortable environment for business people in our industry (or associated with it) to connect, discuss current topics, share ideas and build mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
2 More London Place, London, SE1 2AP
PLEASE NOTE: The event is located on the top floor .
The top floor is only accessible by stairs. No lift is available.
Join us for a casual and informal afternoon, aimed at providing a comfortable environment for business people in our industry (or associated with it) to connect, discuss current topics, share ideas and build mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
Raising Awareness For
Meet the Team
Meet our management team –
we're here to help you get the best out of our digital media platform.
we're here to help you get the best out of our digital media platform.
Laurence Allen
CEO
Laurence Allen has worked in publishing and the online media sector for more than 30 years, in a career that has seen him launch and/or publish a small staple of specialist titles: Energy in Buildings, Glass and Glazing Products, Hospital and Healthcare, Mind Your Own Business, Flooring, Cleaning & Hygiene Today.
Dave Mapps
Client Relationship director
Dave brings a wealth of experience to the team. Through facilitating high-quality industry events for almost ten years, he really knows the FM audience and how to engage them. He supports clients with relationship building and provides advice on advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
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