Diary date: The Facilities Show 2010 - 11-13 May 2010, NEC Birmingham

The Facilities Show, the UK's leading FM event, returns to the NEC Birmingham on 11 - 13 May 2010. Having celebrated its tenth anniversary this year, the 11th annual Facilities Show will offer more educational content, industry renowned exhibitors and innovative features than ever before.

Produced in association with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), the 2010 event is set to build on last year's successes where more than 19,000* industry professionals descended on the NEC Birmingham to see leading FM manufacturers, distributors and suppliers at the extensive exhibition.

Mark Rimmer, Event Manager of The Facilities Show, said: "The exponential growth of The Facilities Show over the last few years is a clear indication that facilities managers value this event exceptionally highly. It is a key date in their calenders and this is due to the accurate evolution of the show. By producing the event in association with the BIFM and through communication with the industry, we are ensuring that the programme is tailored to the key issues in the FM industry and we are confident that 2010 will deliver yet again."

A huge number of industry renowned companies have already signed up to exhibit at the 2010 event including Anabas, CLM, FSI, Mil-tek GB, Serco - FMeasy and Shred-it.

Education will once again take centre stage at The Facilities Show with two dedicated seminar theatres on the exhibition floor. Complimentary seminar programmes will be running in The Facilities Show Seminar Theatre and The Sustainable FM Academy. In these seminars, visitors will be able to hear from key industry figures and learn about the latest developments in the industry.

New for 2010 is the Energy Management Zone. Following research at the end of the 2009 event, 30% of visitors to The Facilities Show had responsibility for energy management or supply, and the 2010 event will see the launch of a dedicated zone in which visitors can source the latest products and services relating to energy management.

The Green FM Trail returns for 2010 to highlight exhibitors offering advice, product and services in response to the ever growing green challenge.

Finally, visitors to The Facilities Show will have the opportunity to relax and unwind at The Facilities Show Bar.

Further details on The Facilities Show 2010 will be announced in the coming weeks. Please keep visiting the website and follow us on twitter @facilities_show for the latest information.

Companies interested in exhibiting at The Facilities Show 2010 should contact Fergus Bird on +44 (0) 207 921 8660 or email fergus.bird@ubm.com.