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The Cleaning Show 2025 will return from 18-20 March at ExCeL, London, with industry leaders set to tackle the cleaning and hygiene industry’s biggest challenges in this year’s Conference programme. The 2025 theatre will see expert speakers from across the sector sharing insights on pressing topics from sustainability, education and workforce development to technological advancements and future preparedness.
Sustainability: driving change for a greener future
Sustainability remains a top priority for businesses, consumers and regulators alike. The Cleaning Show 2025 will dedicate several sessions to exploring innovative solutions and practices to help the sector reduce its environmental footprint.
Kicking off day one of the event, a panel of industry experts including Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of CHSA; Peter Thistlethwaite, Technical Projects Manager at MSL; Daisy Hunter, ESG & Innovation Manager at Jangro Ltd; Nicholas Parrish, Managing Director at Whightman and Parrish Ltd; Vicki Morris, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Evans Vanodine and Chloe Andrews, Customer Sustainability Manager at Lyreco UK & Ireland, will delve into ‘Sustainability – Regulations Matter’. This discussion will explore how critical regulations, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Green Claims Directive, are shaping the future of the cleaning industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the practical steps required for compliance and the long-term benefits of adopting sustainable practices.
On day two, Lindie Feuler, Sustainability Manager and Dr. Stephan Poppe, Lead Disinfection and Hygiene from WEPA Professional, will present the session ‘Must Hygiene Paper Be White to Be Hygienic?’. This session will explore the environmental benefits of recycled tissue paper, the science of hygiene in sustainable products and the role of handwashing in illness prevention.
Education and development: building the workforce of tomorrow
Recruitment, education and training remain pivotal for the growth and resilience of the cleaning and hygiene industry. This year’s programme will address the challenges of attracting and retaining talent and the importance of upskilling to meet future demands.
Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council (BCC), will open the show and announce the launch of a new website called the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone, a significant new initiative which will bring training and career development information from across the cleaning and hygiene industry sector together into one easily-accessible place, for the first time.
Moderated by Neil Spencer-Cook, Group Managing Director of BICSc, the session ‘A Structured Approach to Training, Education, and Development’ will focus on the importance of building a cohesive framework for qualifications and career progression.
Elsewhere, ‘Future-Proofing the Cleaning Sector – Attracting the Next Generation”’will see a panel of experts including Nigel Grinsted, CEO at Open Junction; Paul Ashton, Chair of the CSSA; Max Reames, Senior Business Development Manager at Peartree Cleaning Services; Lauren Kyle, Cleaning & FM Industry Consultant and Kelsey Hargreaves, Technical Manager at BICSc, tackle the sector’s recruitment crisis. By exploring innovative strategies, the session will aim to inspire change and demonstrate how the cleaning and hygiene industry can become a more attractive and rewarding career choice – particularly for the younger generation entering the workforce.
Technology and AI: embracing innovation
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology presents transformative opportunities for the cleaning sector. Attendees will discover how these advancements can enhance productivity, efficiency and innovation in the sessions ‘AI in the Cleaning Sector – Change is a Fact… But How Do We Embrace It?” and “The Evolution of Cleaning in FM’. The former will see panellists including Darren Marston, Founder and Chairman of ICE; Alexandra Diaz, Founder & Managing Director of Purgo Supply Services and Marci Marosi, Co-Founder of Bubble Duck, delve into the practical applications of AI in this people-centric industry, exploring how automation can complement human effort without replacing it. The latter session will highlight breakthroughs in cleaning technology and robotics, from environmental-friendly products to equipment that can reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Preparing for the future
As the world continues to navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the conference will also examine how the cleaning industry can be ready for future challenges.
In ‘Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Lessons Learned’, industry leaders including Neil Nixon, Conference Director of The Cleaning Show and Duncan Holdsworth, Head of Technical at GV Health, will reflect on the successes and shortcomings of the industry’s pandemic response and identify steps to improve resilience and readiness for potential future crises.
BCC Chair Delia Cannings said: “As always, the Cleaning Show conference programme promises some fascinating and insightful expert discussion of the big issues affecting our sector. It is simply unmissable for industry members.
“Education and development is a key theme of the programme and is such an important issue for the industry as a whole. So I am looking forward to unveiling the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone at the show, a major new website designed to help staff progress their careers and attract new joiners to the industry, including those from the younger generation.”
Paul Sweeney, Event Director of The Cleaning Show, said: “We’re proud to welcome the industry’s leading voices to the conference stage at The Cleaning Show this March. From tackling recruitment challenges and embracing sustainability, to keeping up with technological advancements, it’s vital for businesses to learn from experts and apply these insights to their operations. This year’s Conference will deliver practical strategies to address the key trends and opportunities shaping the sector, and we’re excited to showcase the latest innovations driving the future of the cleaning and hygiene industry.”
