2024 is going to be a great year for facility management conferences! If you’re eager to get a leg up on your competitors, it Is the perfect stage to showcase your product and gain insight into the latest tech trends. What more? Network with brilliant minds, transform your business, and open doors to new opportunities.Â
1. IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo
The largest and most prestigious facility management event in America, established in 1995, this conference covers all aspects of facilities management, from technology and sustainability to operations and leadership.Â
What to expect: Education-packed sessions and training, networking opportunities, and a vibrant expo floor.
Date: October 9-11, 2024
Location: Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Registration link: https://s5.goeshow.com/ifma/worldworkplace/2024/attendee_reg.cfmÂ
2. BOMA International Conference & Expo
Renowned for its focus on commercial real estate facilities management, this conference delves into topics like property operations, tenant relations, energy efficiency, and emerging technologies.
What to expect: Answers to today’s fluctuating commercial real estate landscape and expert insights on the latest decarbonization and sustainability initiatives.
Date: July 13-16, 2024
Location: Philadelphia
Registration link: https://www.bomaconvention.org/BOMA2024/Public/Content.aspx?ID=7026&sortMenu=101000Â
3. The Buildings Conference
This forward-thinking conference in New York explores the latest advancements in technology and innovation shaping the built environment, with a focus on smart buildings, IoT, and data-driven facility management.
What to expect: Latest trends in Building/Asset/Facilities management technology and AI.
Date: May 22-23, 2024
Location: Convene – 237 Park Avenue, New York
Registration link: https://builtworlds.com/event/2024-buildings-conference/#event-ticketsÂ
4. Smart Cities Connect
Smart Cities Connect stands as the forefront conference, exposition, and accelerator for pioneering smart city innovations in North America.
What to expect: Valuable information on digital approaches, operational improvements, mobility solutions, and managing infrastructure in facilities.
Date: May 7-10, 2024
Location: Raleigh, NC
Registration link: https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/register.htmlÂ
5. Realcomm IBcon
Experience the best in Tampa at a leading event, highlighting state-of-the-art technology solutions for commercial real estate. From property management systems to automation tools and workplace technologies. Plus, each ticket opens doors to both Realcomm and IBcon conferences.
What to expect: Technological product solutions and services for the commercial and corporate real estate industry.
Date: June 20-21, 2024
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Registration link: https://www.realcomm.com/realcomm-2024/register/Â
6. IFMA World Workplace Europe
Be a part of Europe’s leading facility management conference brought to you by Europe’s top FM organizations. This year’s agenda includes human experience, digital experience, sustainable experience, future-proofing FM, integration, and collaboration across the built environment.
What to expect: Exhibition, panel discussions, debate with an opening session on “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of AI”.
Date: March 6-7, 2024
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Registration link: https://web.cvent.com/event/5759f2c1-0526-4a00-88be-13132fba65c2/regProcessStep1?RefId=Registration&rp=4a6e824e-73c9-44f1-aca0-60d3136c13f3Â Â
7. GreenBuild Conference and Expo
The leading event for green building design, construction, and operations covering sustainable facilities management practices, energy efficiency strategies, and renewable energy solutions.Â
What to expect: Approaches to cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.
Date: November 12-15, 2024
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
Registration link: (yet to be updated)
8. Southern California Facilities Expo
The Southern California Facilities Expo offers a distinctive and free opportunity for facilities managers, MROs, and green building communities to connect. It brings together various industries such as food processing, government, healthcare, manufacturing, education, wineries, utilities, and more.Â
What to expect: Vibrant expo floor, happy hour, networking opportunities
Date: April 17-18, 2024
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Registration link: https://www.fesc.facilitiesexpo.com/2024/beginÂ
9. NFMT 2024
Experience firsthand the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of facilities management. From smart building solutions to sustainable practices, NFMT offers a comprehensive platform to stay informed and inspired
What to expect: Trade show, panel discussions, and insightful educational sessions by industry thought leaders.
Date: March 12-14, 2024
Location: Baltimore
Registration link: https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/AttendeeRegLoginServlet?evt_uid=181Â
10. NFPA 2024
NFPA Conference & Expo® features a wide variety of 350+ exhibitors and 120+ educational sessions, workshops, and presentations for anyone involved in safety. Collaborate and network with thousands of fire protection engineers, electricians, firefighters, building and facility managers, manufacturers of safety equipment, government officials, and all other safety professionals.
What to expect: Key products and services for maintaining compliance with building codes in facility design, construction, and operation.
Date: June 17-19, 2024
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Registration link: https://www.nfpa.org/en/Events/Conference/Registration
Tell us the cool things you did!
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of facility management, shaping the future with smart buildings, IoT, and a data-driven approach. Let us know in the comments about your experience at these events—we want to know all the cool things you did and learned.
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