Programme 2024 

Interclean China Elite Award Ceremony

This session is in Chinese only.
Location: Hall N3 Magnolia Meeting Room

The Interclean China Elite Awards aims to recognise and reward companies that have made outstanding contributions in the fields of cleaning technology, innovative solutions, and sustainability. These awards not only serve as recognition of a company's innovation capabilities but also act as a barometer for future trends in the cleaning industry. The categories cover areas such as environmental protection, smart technologies, cleaning equipment, hygiene solutions, and more. The winners can not only enhance their brand influence in the international market but also seize the opportunity to promote and apply new technologies and products globally. Interclean China Elite Awards witness the transformation and development of the industry and contribute significantly to the technological advancements and sustainability of the cleaning sector. This ceremony will be held together with the Global Exchange Meeting.
 

Global Exchange Meeting

This session is in Chinese only.
Location: N3 Meeting Room

The Shanghai Trade Association of City Appearance and Environmental Sanitation will invite its members to join the Global Cleaning Exchange Meeting. This event aims to bring together leaders and experts from around the world in the professional cleaning industry, to discuss the latest developments in cleaning technology, the current trends of sustainability, and the application of innovative technologies. This meeting will tackle ways to enhance industry efficiency by advancing high-quality productivity, optimizing cleaning processes, and adopting smart management systems, while also focusing on the role of green cleaning technologies and intelligent solutions in promoting sustainable growth within the industry. 

Through these in-depth exchanges, we hope to assist industry professionals in grasping cutting-edge trends, understanding how technological innovation can help address industry challenges, and fostering international collaboration, thereby laying a solid foundation for ongoing innovation and cooperation in the cleaning sector. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from leading global experts about industry practices and technological applications, engaging in rich discussions on the future of the cleaning industry.
 

China Urban Environmental Sanitation Cleaning Industry Meeting                                       

This session is in Chinese only.
Location: Hall N3 Tulip Meeting Room 

Organised by the Beijing Cleaning Service Association, this meeting will focus on the transformation of our era, which has driven the cleaning services industry to evolve rapidly in new directions. Today, societal needs have expanded beyond basic cleaning to encompass broader and more integrated social management. Cleaning services are no longer merely about maintaining hygiene; they have become a significant social service force, directly impacting people's quality of life and work efficiency. 

Once on the edge, cleaning services are now part of the societal mainstream. In this new era, the industry must actively adapt to change and continuously advance to meet evolving societal demands. This shift reflects not only a transformation in service methods and philosophies but also a redefined role for cleaning services within society. It continues to be an essential component of social progress, propelling development.
 

Meet the expert

This session is in English only.
Location: International Hub

Join us at the International Hub, located right on the show floor, where leading experts from the global professional cleaning industry will deliver insightful presentations. Each day will feature a new lineup of experts, offering valuable knowledge on the latest trends, challenges, and business opportunities arising from the professional cleaning and hygiene industry. After every presentation, there will be more than enough opportunity to connect and network with these industry leaders. Stay tuned to discover who will be taking the stage. 

13:00 – 13:30    The Labor Shortage and How It’s Opening Up Opportunities for Robotics. 
                          Speaker: Jill Frey – Cummins Facility Services
13:45 – 14:15      Business development: Embedding Cleaning Standards
                          Speaker: Kelsey Hargreaves – British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) 
14:30 – 15:00    Big Events mean Big Business: What’s the Game Plan?
                          Speaker: Gavin Macgregor-Skinner – ISSA The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association 
 

Jill Frey
In this session, Jill Frey will dive into: how current workforce challenges are driving the industry to adopt more technological solutions, such as robotics, to maintain smooth and efficient operations.

Kelsey Hargreaves
In this session, Kelsey will show how correct introduction and implementation of cleaning standards can develop any cleaning business. She will look at what the standards should include, how the employees in a business may be impacted and what, with correct implementation and assurance processes this could mean for your business: better efficiency, better quality, better service, better reputation.

Gavin Macgregor-Skinner
Session Description: Big events mean big business. The last few years placed pressure on stadiums, arenas and events to ensure they could protect not only athletes and performers but also the public. The focus on cleaning and health became an even bigger focal point with the need to ensure that events continued to operate and deliver. As the market adapted and evolved so did the added requirements sought by the ‘game players’ with sustainability initiatives also rising to the forefront. Cleaning industry professionals are becoming advisors on bigger issues on health and hygiene. Learn how the LA Lakers, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Formula 1 and other big events are demonstrating their commitment to protecting employee and customer’s health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
 

International Exchange Meeting for Buyers

This session is in English only.
Location: International Hub

A range of Chinese exhibitors will be presenting their company, products and services to engage with the international industry. By bringing together exhibitors and attendees at the International Hub the aim is to efficiently screen high quality, innovative and cost-effective suppliers for global cleaning industry buyers.
 

The 9th (2024) China Industrial and Public Facilities Cleaning Industry Annual Conference 

This session is in Chinese only - no translation 
Location: Hall N3 Magnolia Meeting Room

This conference is organised by the China Cleaning Industry Association and the I&I Cleaning Branch of China Washing Association, in order to promote the high-quality development of the cleaning industry. It effectively builds a communication bridge between the upstream and downstream industrial chains, brand enterprises and market users. 

This year's annual conference will focus on core topics such as "Clean Innovation from a Global Perspective - The Future and Sustainable Development of Commercial Clean", and deeply discuss the development trends of new raw materials, product technologies and applications, market and marketing trends, and the status quo and development path of domestic and foreign policies and regulations.

Frederik King
The presentation will highlight the latest and most important developments in the European market for cleaning systems and explain them with specific points for the audience. Emphasis will be placed on the industry's efforts to produce more sustainable machines and what role autonomous machines are taking in Europe. Finally, an outlook on what to expect in the future will be given.

Gavin Macgregor-Skinner
In today’s fast-paced world, where health and safety have taken centre stage, the significance of maintaining a clean and safe environment cannot be overstated. If facility managers and cleaning professionals are to succeed as champions of the indoor environment, then identifying what to measure is crucial for maximising our ability to protect people, property, and the overall quality of the indoor environment. 
Tools such as UV lights, ATP meters, Indoor Air Quality Monitors can help increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of cleaning services. Let’s discuss the knowledge and skills necessary to measure and analyse the cleanliness of air, surfaces, and water in buildings, ensuring a healthier and safer environment.

Michael Di Figlia
In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the focus on hygiene concepts has been greatly increased. The hygiene infrastructure has been significantly improved and the topic has been omnipresent in the media as well. But even though we have learned a lot about hygiene concepts, their structure and how they work, the topic has once again been pushed into the background in society. Routines have developed only very sporadically. Not only pandemics of global reach, but also regular waves of disease, such as the flu, cause enormous economic and social damage. That is why it is important not only to create infrastructure and to educate, inform and train medical professionals, but also the users of the infrastructure. What began as a digital platform for web-based training during the coronavirus pandemic has now developed into a network that aims to bring hygiene knowledge to society as a whole. 
 

Case Study Tour

This session is in English only.
Location: International Hub

An excursion in Shanghai for all international professional visitors to Wheelock Square and Bicester Village, where all can gain hands-on exposure to the practical application of cleaning products, equipment, and professional solutions in diverse real-world scenarios.

Wheelock Square: The epitome of superior offices in Shanghai.
Inspection contents:
1. Underground parking cleaning
2. Exterior plaza & Ground cleaning

Bicester Village: Next to Disneyland. Leading commercial center. 
Inspection contents:
1. Toilet cleaning
2. Application of smart maintenance & hygiene system

Join us on this tour, we meet in front of the International Hub at 12:30, to depart per shuttle bus to the two sites.

Register your spot for the Case Study Tour by sending an e-mail to interclean@rai.nl.
 

Hotel Cleaning Industry Seminar

Simultaneous Translation
Location: Hall 3 Tulip Meeting Room

This seminar co-organised by the Beijng Hospitality Purchase and Supply Association, is a professional forum focusing on the hotel cleaning field, aiming to bring together cleaning enterprises, professional buyers, and industry experts to discuss innovative technologies, development trends, and solutions to industry pain points in the cleaning industry. The symposium will provide a platform for in-depth communication and cooperation. By sharing international advanced cleaning concepts and technologies, we are committed to improving the cleaning standards of the hotel industry, optimizing supply chain management, and promoting the green development and innovative upgrading of the industry. This is not only a knowledge-sharing event, but also an important opportunity to promote cooperation and innovation within the industry. 
Attendees will gain insights into hotel purchasing standards, comprehensive product quality inspection processes, and access to premium cleaning products and brands.
 

Happy Hour Network Event

Location: Hall N1 Meeting Room

We will provide a platform for cleaning companies, professional buyers, experts and visitors from all over the world to relax, communicate freely and have incredible new experiences. Join us to celebrate and toast on the closure of the second show day! 
 

Kelsey Hargreaves - The Power of Cleaning with Knowledge in Healthcare
It is imperative that all that clean, supervise and manage within a facility management team have compliant and vast knowledge of cleaning. In this session, Kelsey, BICSc, will utilise a real life example of how training operatives in base level skills, and training supervisors in supervisor level knowledge can completely change the output of a cleaning team and the safety of the patients within a healthcare environment. Supported by mathematical and economic data, reviews from ministry of health officials and operatives conducting the task of cleaning, we will look into all tenets of a successful cleaning service and showing efficiency, excellence in hygiene standards and safety for the operative. Service demands are driven by money, but its time to see how, when driven with knowledge we can save money and create safer environments.

Bill Basset – What’s changed in Healthcare cleaning?
In this session you will learn what’s changed in cleaning over the last 5 years. Bill Bassett will show you how cleaning managers are using technology, training and a systems approach to improve cleaning efficiency and quality over time. Learn about Microfibre, TouchPoint Cleaning and how you can implement Best Practice into your cleaning.    

Video by Professor Didier Pittet From Clean Hands to Clean Hospitals
On 13 December a video will be shown of Professor Pittet in the Internation Hub. Professor Didier Pittet is the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety. The "From Clean Hands to Clean Hospitals" video emphasises the critical role of hygiene in combating healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Beginning with the "Clean Care is Safer Care" initiative in 1994, the adoption of alcohol-based hand rubbing and a multimodal strategy significantly reduced infections globally. Building on this success, the 2018 "Clean Hospitals" initiative addresses environmental hygiene, a key contributor to HAIs, using a similar evidence-based, cost-effective framework. Achievements include the Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework, global training, and improved hygiene standards. Clean Hospitals aims to expand its impact, promoting safer healthcare environments through collaboration, education, and innovation, saving lives worldwide.

Michael Di Figlia
Internationally, public awareness of hygiene and infection control issues has declined significantly after the coronavirus-pandemic. This also applies to the healthcare sector. However, the way hygiene concepts are handled varies greatly from country to country and region to region. While some have a strong focus on infection prevention in healthcare facilities, others have a more laissez-faire culture, often due to limited budgets and weak infrastructure. The presentation will look at some significant differences and best practice examples from various countries, with a particular focus on the differences between Germany and the USA and what both countries can learn from each other.