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Calendar of Events Ongoing workshops and Webinars are listed on FMLink's Education and Training section. Click on the '+' symbol before each event to see detailed information about the event.
| January 2012 |   | Jan 30-Feb 1 | Washington, DC, United States | BOMA International 2012 Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference BOMA International | This annual event provides the opportunity for BOMA members to share ideas, learn from their peers, and be a part of shaping the future of BOMA and the commercial real estate industry, as well as to take their message to legislators and regulators in the nation's capital. The event offers general sessions, networking receptions, and business meetings for various BOMA entities. The General Session Luncheon features Tucker Carlson, "an original voice in American media."
|   | Jan 31-Feb 2 | San Diego, CA, United States | The Green Data Center Conference and Exhibition: San Diego Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) | This event provides strategic information for data center-related professionals, including FMs and engineers, operations managers, designers and architects, who are looking to optimize their facilities through increased energy efficiency and innovative data center design trends. Industry experts, interactive workshops and case study presentations demonstrate the cost-saving benefits of "greening" a facility. A full scope of data center operations is covered, from retrofitting existing technologies to building a next-generation facility from the ground up. Attendees are provided with actionable solutions that will drive the ROI on their infrastructure investment. Conference themes are: Power and Cooling Efficiencies; DC Design Innovation; and Management and Operational Strategies. The event offers educational sessions, case studies, pre-conference workshops, panel discussions, table-top and booth exhibits, and networking.
| | February 2012 |   | Feb 1-2 | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Landscape Industry Show (LIS) California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) | Titled "Get Back in the Game" for 2012, this 33rd annual show attracts thousands of installation and maintenance contractors, architects and designers, irrigation specialists and more for award-winning displays, the latest and best landscape products and equipment, expert-led educational seminars, and networking opportunities. Educational sessions offer CEUs. Hundreds of companies from across the United States offer demos of greywater systems, plastic sidewalks, retaining walls and more, and showcase demo gardens, water features, the newest in stone and rockwork, and thousands of plants, trees, shrubs, vehicles and equipment.
|   | Feb 5-7 | Bonn, Germany | Facility Management Gipfel 2012 Marcus Evans | Annual Facilities Management event. Site in German.
|   | Feb 7-7 | Ayr, United Kingdom | Scottish Energy and Environment Conference (SEEC) Washingtondowling Associates | Sponsored in part by the Scottish Government, this conference, exhibition, and networking event is aimed at helping professionals who deal with energy and environmental issues from a variety of sectors meet their future challenges. An extensive exhibition of key suppliers and service providers showcases new products and technologies, while conference presentations from key industry figures offer advice and guidance on hot topics as well as the latest news on emerging legislation, to the approximately 400 delegates.
|   | Feb 7-9 | London, United Kingdom | Surface Design Show Montgomery Exhibitions Ltd. | This annual event offers insights to architects, interior designers and building specifiers on innovative interior and exterior surface solutions for the commercial built environment. Exhibitions highlight cutting-edge and inspiring materials that can be used as flooring, cladding, ceiling, wall coverings and more. The program of talks, seminars, live demonstrations and features focuses on the "Material Thinking" theme, highlighting the thought process that goes into the development and selection of materials for architecture and design. The seminar program, "Fringe Thinking," keeps visitors up to date with industry regulations, professional development, and product information through case studies. 14 seminars will be hosted by BRE, SBID and AIS.
|   | Feb 7-8 | Delray Beach, FL, United States | TechSec: New Technology Conference United Publications | Presented by the publishers of Security Systems News and Security Director News, this 8th annual event discusses new and emerging security technologies and their impact on the security industry as well as on business and the bottom line. TechSec delivers high-caliber education presented by thought leaders in the industry, covering such emerging technologies and their security applications as mobile apps, wireless capabilities, video analytics, the cloud and software as a service, and identity management/biometric access control, among others. The Networking Sponsor Hall provides tabletop exhibits.
|   | Feb 8-10 | Tokyo, Japan | Japan Facility Management Promotion Association (JFMA) Forum 2012 Japan Facility Management Promotion Association (JFMA) | The 6th annual Japan Facility Management Convention covers facilities of all types. Site in Japanese.
|   | Feb 10-14 | New York, NY, United States | Performing Arts Managers Conference (PAMC) International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) | PAMC is billed as the preeminent conference for managers of all facets of theatres, performing arts centers, and suppliers of products and services to this sector of the venue management industry. The 20th annual edition will explore "SPACE—WORK and AUDIENCE," offering "stunning" tours of some of the leading arts venues in the world, dynamic educational sessions, and lively town hall discussions. Subject matter experts will offer groundbreaking knowledge and ideas that allow participants to push the envelope and become industry forerunners.
|   | Feb 19-21 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ASIS International 3rd Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition ASIS International | This third annual event addresses a full spectrum of topics in security management such as: supply chain security, loss prevention, hotel security, terrorism, executive protection, internal theft and fraud, physical security, cyber security, global business issues, and more. Professionals involved in security management from around the world exchange ideas and gain valuable insights on security challenges faced regionally in the Middle East as well as globally. Education sessions include keynotes, case studies and panel discussions. The expo showcases innovative security technologies, products and services, and various networking events are offered. Early Bird registration ends January 12.
|   | Feb 20-22 | Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States | 2012 Outsourcing World Summit International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) | Themed "Outsourcing Beyond the Horizon: Turning Today's Opportunities into Tomorrow's Successes," this 15th annual event convenes 700+ outsourcing customers, providers and advisors from around the world to share game-changing ideas, identify the latest trends and opportunities, and network and initiate business deals. The 2012 Summit addresses how to capitalize on opportunities that have arisen from the financial and economic crisis that has reshaped and transformed the outsourcing industry. It offers a comprehensive learning environment as well as an extensive exhibition of the latest outsourcing tools and technologies.
|   | Feb 21-24 | Singapore, Singapore | Green Buildings Asia IBC Asia | This third annual event brings together Asia's leading property developers, building owners, architects, sustainability experts, senior representatives from governments and green building councils, and eco-solutions providers to discuss opportunities and address issues and challenges in the built environment and sustainable architecture. 2012 conference themes: the latest green building regulations from Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore; presentations on different building types: school, conservatory, airport, mixed-used tall buildings, healthcare facilities; BIM for green buildings; next-generation sustainable building materials and construction; landscape architecture and green roofing strategies for energy-efficient buildings; and the collaborative roles of building owners, property developers, facilities managers and investors to promote the green agenda.
|   | Feb 21-21 | London, United Kingdom | Workplace Futures Conference 2012 i-FM.net; Facilities Management Association (FMA) | Titled "New Needs. New Solutions?" for 2012, this annual event explores the question: "Where will FM be in five years' time?" Industry trends and issues to be discussed include: the current dominance of big multi-service providers; the pros and cons of bundled vs. integrated vs. total facilities management (TFM) and the confusion caused by the lack of firm definitions for any of those terms; the frustration caused by a lack of understanding in the wider world about what FMs actually do; and the perennial big issues of sustainability and the need to be greener, cost pressures and the need to be more efficient, competition and the need to be sharper, and professional development and the need to raise FM's profile. The issues and advice are applicable across the industry, to both in-house FMs and outsource service providers.
|   | Feb 22-24 | Orlando, FL, United States | International Roofing Expo National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA); Hanley Wood Exhibitions | This comprehensive event attracts some 8,000 roofing construction and maintenance professionals, architects and designers, building owners and FMs, and exhibiting personnel to focus on industry trends and cutting-edge technology. The exhibit hall showcases the latest products, services and equipment from nearly 400 exhibiting companies. Some 43 educational sessions address all facets of the roofing industry in 8 educational tracks, with CEHs available. Special features include: Sustainability Pavilion, Product Showcase, Metal Marketplace, Exhibitor Product Clinics, Live Demonstrations, Safety Live Demonstrations, Technology & Business Services Live Demonstrations, Keynote, Welcome Party and Community Service Day.
|   | Feb 29-Mar 1 | London, United Kingdom | Data Centre World Conference & Expo Turret Group | This free-to-attend conference convenes over 2,300 professionals from all industries responsible for selecting, designing, building, outsourcing and managing/operating a data center or server room. It covers the latest trends and technologies for all key aspects of managing a data center, including servers/hardware, applications, connectivity, heating and ventilation, operating systems, power management, security, and storage. The event offers panel discussions, case studies and presentations on the latest issues affecting the data center, focusing on reducing energy consumption and costs. For 2012, three theaters cover Virtualization and the Cloud, IT and Management, and Infrastructure and Facilities. 160 companies exhibit the latest in industry products and technology.
|   | Feb 29-Mar 1 | London, United Kingdom | Architecture, Retail, and Commercial Lighting Show (The ARC Show) United Business Media (UBM) Built Environment | The 7th annual ARC Show, titled "Experience Light," brings together the entire spectrum of lighting disciplines for two days of sourcing new products and technologies, gaining inspiration, and networking. The event attracts over 2,500 visitors from the U.K., Europe and beyond, with attendees ranging from professionals involved in lighting projects within the public and local authority sectors to those responsible for the creation of world-leading retail environments. The Show includes free educational and inspirational seminars.
| | March 2012 |   | Mar 5-7 | Sydney, Australia | Green Cities 2012 Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA); Property Council of Australia (PCA) | Billed as the largest green building conference in Asia-Pacific, Green Cities convenes green building professionals, industry experts and manufacturers for three days of conversation, innovation and collaboration about the future of green building. The conference promises to challenge the green building status quo and push the industry towards better environmental, social and economic outcomes. The event offers educational sessions, site tours, networking opportunities and an exhibition of the latest products, services and solutions in sustainable building. The conference focuses on "Think business. Think collaboration. Think beyond buildings," for 2012, and the exhibition is free to trade delegates.
|   | Mar 6-8 | Boston, MA, United States | BuildingEnergy 2012 (BE12) Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) | This 37th annual conference and trade show focuses on renewable energy and high-performance building. Sessions define the leading edge of smart building, focusing on a whole-systems, cross-disciplinary approach for successful retrofit and new construction projects. Some 4,000 architects, engineers, builders, building systems designers and owners, FMs, installers, contractors, real estate professionals, sustainability coordinators and others from across the U.S. and Europe will benefit from 80 accredited sessions and workshops in everything from lighting design to high-performance collegiate and healthcare facilities. A number of sessions are interactive or include a hands-on component. Ten tracks focus on energy efficiency and renewables as they relate to the built environment and high-performance building, including Commercial Buildings: Campus & Community; Commercial Buildings: Focus on Health Care; Multi-family Buildings--New and Retrofit; High-Performance Mechanicals (Half Track); Renewable Heating (Half Track); and Whole Systems in Action. CEUs are available from AIA, BOMI, BPI, USGBC, InterNACHI, NAHB and NARI. Some 170 domestic and international exhibitors display the latest renewable energy and efficient building products and services.
|   | Mar 6-8 | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Facility Management Exhibition and Conference Mesago Messe Frankfurt | Supported by the German Facility Management Association (GEFMA), this annual event convenes some 4,400 users, owners, and facilities managers from numerous industries to focus on managing buildings efficiently. The program discusses practical FM basics, the latest trends, ideas for the future, and industry-specific FM topics, all presented in German. The 140+ exhibitors--comprehensive and special providers of FM services--present products and services from such sectors as: project development/financing/planning and management; building management (administrative, technical, infrastructural); information technology services (CAFM); office equipment and revitalization.
|   | Mar 6-9 | Cannes, France (European Territory) | MIPIM Reed MIDEM | Billed as "The World's Property Market," this 23rd annual real estate trade fair attracts some 18,600 participants from 90 countries and from all sectors of the real estate industry to present their current projects, look for new locations, and develop business relations on an international level. Themed "Building Global Opportunities" for 2012, the event offers 60 conferences providing valuable insights into current market conditions and emerging global trends, along with practical issues. New themes for 2012: Building Innovation and Industrial & Logistics. MIPIM features top international projects presented by 1,800+ exhibiting companies. Germany is this year's Country of Honour.
|   | Mar 7-8 | Atlanta, GA, United States | Greenprints 2012 Southface; Georgia Tech Research Institute; Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA); Metro Atlanta Chamber | Now in its 15th year, Greenprints is a high-level forum for the sustainability-driven conversations that define our times. A gathering place for building science and design experts, as well as building industry professionals, Greenprints facilitates conversations between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners to advance collaborative solutions to the toughest environmental challenges. Attendees come to find new solutions, discover the latest trends, and gain new perspectives that can immediately be put to work. Sessions have been submitted for CEUs from AIA, BPI, CPHB and RESNET, and attendees may self-report for such organizations as GBCI/USGBC, ASID, ASLA and IIDA. Exhibitors showcase the latest sustainable products and services for the building industry.
|   | Mar 12-13 | San Diego, CA, United States | High Performance Buildings Conference American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | Titled "A Focus on Deep Energy Savings," this conference will guide building design professionals, building owner/managers, building operating staff and government officials about what works and what doesn't when tackling major improvements in energy efficiency, renewable applications and operating practices. A limited attendance of 300 allows an exchange of ideas to facilitate understanding of current energy-saving efforts, to share best practices, and to establish an action plan to substantially improve energy efficiency in buildings. Sessions are offered in two tracks: a technical applications track and a policy track. The conference targets both existing facilities and new construction non-residential buildings, with topics such as energy audits; benchmarking of utility consumption; and energy efficiency strategies and technologies related to IEQ, building envelopes, lighting and daylighting, passive, HVAC and plug loads. Case studies will be presented.
|   | Mar 13-15 | Baltimore, MD, United States | NFMT: National Facilities Management & Technology Conference/Expo (NFM&T), Maintenance Solutions Expo (MS Expo), GreenTech Conference & Exposition, and Safe Buildings Expo Trade Press Publishing Corp.; ROC Exhibitions | The publishers of Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions magazines offer a combination of four shows free for non-residential building owners, FMs, maintenance engineers, and directors of sustainability, planning, operations and management. The event offers numerous educational sessions, with CEUs available. The expo showcases hundreds of leading companies and their products and services, including: access control and security, ADA, building automation, carpet care, energy management, restroom/plumbing, roofing, sustainable solutions/LEED products, etc.
National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo (NFM&T): for professionals responsible for the management, operations, design and construction of commercial and institutional buildings
Maintenance Solutions Expo (MS Expo): for maintenance and engineering executives who manage operations in institutional and commercial buildings
Safe Buildings Expo: for security directors and FMs responsible for the safety and security of their buildings and occupants
GreenTech: for professionals and companies that lead sustainability initiatives and advancements for corporate, commercial and institutional facilities
|   | Mar 14-14 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States | Construction & Safety Expo ASA Chicago (Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates); Construction Safety Council (CSC); Chicago Building Congress | This annual event convenes construction professionals, safety specialists and vendors for a day of cutting-edge safety sessions and networking. Sessions cover OSHA training requirements, electrical safety, health hazards, workers’ compensation, and more. Over 180 exhibitors from all types of construction-related businesses showcase the latest products, technologies and services, including a large-equipment display with such items as cranes and lifts to view first-hand.
|   | Mar 14-16 | Washington, DC, United States | VERGE DC GreenBiz Group | On the heels of three executive roundtables, and preceding other international events, VERGE DC brings together corporate leaders to discuss how the convergence of four technologies--energy, information, buildings and transportation--has the potential to transform how we live, work, travel, shop, and play. VERGE technologies are radically improving efficiencies and yielding a new generation of smarter, innovative products and services, say the sponsors. The Energy focus explores global case studies in corporate energy management, demand response, policy and regulation, how the utility smart grid meets the enterprise, integrating renewables, and consumer strategies. The Buildings focus explores enabling smarter buildings, the future of infrastructure, building automation, standards and interoperability, submetering, and financing energy efficiency projects. Participants include a diverse group of executives in sustainability, building and energy management, utilities, fleets and logistics, government and policy, R&D, and corporate financing.
|   | Mar 18-20 | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | International Building & Construction Exhibition (BUILDEX 2012) International Exhibition Services; Dhahran International Exhibitions Company | This 14th annual event provides a major platform for over 215 international exhibitors to showcase their products, service and expertise to over 20,000 building and construction decision makers, buyers and users. Sponsors note that Saudi Arabia is considered to be the largest construction market in the Middle East and one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, and that with the launch of a number of megaprojects in recent years and expansion plans for existing projects, Saudi Arabia’s building and construction sector faces certain growth. Registration is free of charge. Exhibits include new solutions and technologies and improved materials in such areas as building machinery and materials, intelligent building, indoor and outdoor lighting, security and safety systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems, glass and glazing, environmental protection, fire protection systems, interior finishing and more.
|   | Mar 18-22 | Las Vegas, NV, United States | Data Center World AFCOM | Billed as the largest global event for data center professionals, this show is designed specifically for all individuals involved in operating and maintaining the systems, security, processing and infrastructure of a data center. The event offers plenary sessions, product information sessions, an Expo, and optional tutorials and virtual data center tours. The Expo showcases products and technology designed to help data centers run more effectively and efficiently, with solutions for power, cooling and airflow, security, backup, automation, cabling, disaster recovery planning, and more.
|   | Mar 20-22 | London, United Kingdom | Ecobuild International Business Events | This major international event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment focuses on emerging ideas as well as pressing issues affecting U.K. government policy and the construction sector, including how to keep the industry profitable and remain committed to a low-carbon built environment. Supported by RIBA, UKGBC, CIOB, RICS and BRE, the conference offers three education streams that explore international political cooperation, the role of science and technology, and the psychology of climate change, as well as how the U.K. construction sector needs to change, the role of architects, refurbishing the existing stock, and the impact of proposed legislation. Over 1,300 exhibitors and over a dozen interactive attractions combine inspirational solutions with practical advice.
|   | Mar 21-21 | New York City, NY, United States | LEDucation 6 Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) | Over 2,000 members of the lighting design, architectural and engineering community are expected to attend the sixth annual LEDucation educational event and expo on light-emitting diode (LED) technology. A variety of accredited educational seminars with industry experts address the latest issues, development and hot topics of LED lighting industry. An expanded exposition showcases the latest LED luminaires, controls and energy-efficient designs and advancements from 90+ leading LED manufacturers. No charge for DLF and IES members and students with pre-registration.
|   | Mar 26-26 | San Francisco, CA, United States | Cleantech Forum San Francisco 2012 Cleantech Group | Themed "The Power of Global Partnerships," this international event marks the 10th anniversary of Cleantech Forums, the annual gathering of the global clean technology innovation community. From smart grid to water technologies, cleantech companies pave the way to increased energy efficiency, a reduction in use of the earth’s finite resources, and more efficient businesses.
|   | Mar 27-29 | Singapore , Singapore | CoreNet Global Summit, Singapore CoreNet Global | Themed "REImagine: Re-orient, Re-ignite, Re-invent" for 2012, this global CRE summit explores the current significant global changes in our cultures and how we work and interact, and how they are impacting corporate real estate, now and into the future. The event offers the newest trends, innovations, technologies, and best practices presented in general sessions, education programs, networking opportunities, case study presentations, interactive learning sessions and educational site tours.
|   | Mar 27-29 | Dallas, TX, United States | Green Data Center Conference and Exhibition (GDCON) Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) | Titled "Energy Efficiency Convergence," GDCON focuses on trends and strategies for data center efficiency and sustainability. The event convenes cross-discipline executives in IT, business development, and sustainability from the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors, including data center FMs, engineers and architects. GDCCON offers educational sessions, case studies, pre-conference workshops, panel discussions, table-top and booth exhibits, and networking. Early Bird discount ends November 11.
|   | Mar 27-30 | Las Vegas, NV, United States | International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) Reed Exhibitions | Some 23,000 security-related professionals attend this event sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to discover thousands of state-of-the-art products and technologies in such areas as: access control, alarms and monitoring, systems integration, wireless application, and video surveillance. Numerous education sessions offer CEC credits in several conference tracks.
| | April 2012 |   | Apr 11-13 | Chicago, IL, United States | IFMA Facility Fusion Conference & Expo International Facility Management Association (IFMA) | IFMA's third annual Facility Fusion Conference & Expo is a fusion of FM-centric education, best practices, solutions and leadership training. This year's program focuses on "Leading the Future of FM," exploring innovative, nontraditional methodologies that will optimize core business processes and reduce operational costs. The event offers high-level FM education designed to address specific areas of interest to facilities professionals in a particular business sector, facility type, region and/or career level. It offers a fusion of ideas, best practices, tips, tools and tours, with solutions and leadership training focused entirely on FM. IFMA Instructor-led courses are ideal for those pursuing their FMP or CFM credentials. The Expo showcases the latest cost-effective, high-performance tools, systems, services and technologies for enhancing or improving facilities operations, systems and programs.
|   | Apr 15-20 | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Light+Building 2012 Messe Frankfurt | Light+Building, billed as world's largest trade fair for lighting and building-services technology, presents the latest innovations for the fields of lighting, electrical engineering, and residential and building automation, with solutions that cut the energy consumption of a building at the same time as increasing the level of comfort. Focusing on energy efficiency for 2012, the event convenes all the trades involved in the planning, construction, and management of integrated buildings, drawing over 180,000 architects, designers, planners, engineers, operators and others from Europe and elsewhere. The interdisciplinary event covers everything from LED technology, photovoltaic and electro-mobility, to intelligent electricity usages with smart metering and smart grids.
Some 2,100 exhibitors from over 50 countries showcase an extensive spectrum of the latest products and services that make a decisive contribution to exploiting the energy-saving potential of buildings to the full, in the key sectors for integrated building planning: Lighting; Electrical Engineering; Home and Building Automation; and Software for the Construction Industry. The event will explore the trends toward digitalization of lighting and building services technology, and towards energy-autarchic buildings with self-regulated power-supply systems.
|   | Apr 18-19 | Charlotte, NC, United States | Intex Expo Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI ); Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association ( CISCA ) | This interior/exterior commercial construction show is geared toward wall and ceiling contractors, general contractors, architects, specifiers, and others in the commercial construction industry. The expo showcases the latest industry products and solutions. The AWCI Convention and the CISCA Convention are co-located.
|   | Apr 19-19 | Beijing, China | Asia Beijing Office Space Congress Facility Media | This annual congress, which has been held in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai and Shanghai in previous years, covers the whole life cycle from supply and demand for commercial space, and predictions for the next twelve months from real estate service providers, to portfolio management, project management, workplace strategy, design and facilities management. Supported by CoreNet Global, the Shanghai Chapter of IFMA, the Association of Green Building Professionals (APGBC), and Green Drinks China, the event offers the latest information on corporate real estate, office projects and workplace strategy from a planning, design and fit-out perspective. Some 130-180 professionals involved in the lifecycle of corporate workplace projects can network with corporate end-users, developers, designers and architects, consultants and contractors; hear the latest trends and market data; and learn the impact of Chinese policy on key growth areas and sectors.
|   | Apr 29-May 1 | San Diego, CA, United States | CoreNet Global Summit, San Diego CoreNet Global | This annual global corporate real estate (CRE) summit offers close to 1,000 CRE professionals opportunities to network, learn, and be recognized for achievements. Themed "REImagine: Re-orient, Re-ignite, Re-invent," this year's event explores significant global changes in the workplace, communication and cultures, and how they impact corporate real estate, now and into the future. Attendees will learn the key outcomes of Corporate Real Estate 2020, CoreNet Global's latest transformational research initiative. The event provides general sessions and concurrent breakout sessions. Pre-summit learning seminars are offered in the Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) or Senior Leader of Corporate Real Estate (SLCR) Series.
| | May 2012 |   | May 8-11 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2012 ISSA; Amsterdam RAI | This event for the entire cleaning industry focuses on the latest solutions and trends in the areas of cleaning, maintenance, and facilities management.
|   | May 14-19 | Denver, CO, United States | ASES National Solar Conference (SOLAR 2012) American Solar Energy Society (ASES) | Co-located with the World Renewable Energy Congress, Solar 2012 focuses on solar energy trends and technologies.
|   | May 17-19 | Washington, DC, United States | AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition American Institute of Architects (AIA) | Major annual event for the architecture and building industries
| | June 2012 |   | Jun 6-8 | Hong Kong, China | Build4Asia: Asian Building Technologies; Asian Building Interiors; Asian Securitex; Asian Elenex Hong Kong Exhibition Services | Build4Asia is a four-in-one biennial building, electrical, and security tradeshow attracting up to 15,000 trade visitors. Some 600 companies from 34 countries and regions exhibit the latest products, services, technology and equipment in the 15,000 sqm Exhibition, with five national group pavilions. Accompanying conferences, seminars and discussion forums present the industries' latest trends and solutions.
The four co-located shows are:
- Asian Building Technologies: The 10th Asian international building automation and management systems, facilities management and HVAC&R show
- Asian Building Interiors: The 4th Asian international building interiors, design and lighting show
- Asian Securitex: The 12th Asian international security, safety and fire protection show and conference
- Asian Elenex: The 15th Asian international electrical installation, transmission, and distribution and energy efficiency show
|   | Jun 10-13 | Orlando, FL, United States | 7x24 Exchange Spring Conference 7x24 Exchange | Conference focused on improving end-to-end reliability in data centers. |   | Jun 11-13 | Chicago, IL, United States | NeoCon (National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) World's Trade Fair (NeoCon 2011) Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) | NeoCon is billed as North America's largest exhibition of contract furnishings for the design and management of the built environment. More than 40,000 industry professionals will gather at this 44th annual show featuring the latest design trends, products, and concepts in office, healthcare, hospitality, residential, institutional and government interior environments. The comprehensive conference offers keynote sessions, association forums and 120+ CEU-accredited seminars at three skill levels, in 12 tracks: Office Design: Dealer Strategies; Environmental Design; Facilities Construction & Renovation; Facilities Technology; Facilities Management; Healthcare Design; Hospitality Design; Institutional Design; Lighting Design; Professional Development; Residential Design and Senior Housing. More than 700 exhibitors showcase and debut thousands of commercial furnishings products and services including architectural products, artwork and accessories, building products and services, fabric, floor coverings, furniture, kitchen and bath, lighting, outdoor furniture, stone and tile, technology, textiles and wall coverings in 1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space.
|   | Jun 11-13 | Chicago, IL, United States | NeoCon (National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) World's Trade Fair (NeoCon 2012) Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) | NeoCon is billed as North America's largest exhibition of contract furnishings for the design and management of the built environment. More than 40,000 industry professionals will gather at this 44th annual show featuring the latest design trends, products, and concepts in office, healthcare, hospitality, residential, institutional and government interior environments. The comprehensive conference offers keynote sessions, association forums and 120+ CEU-accredited seminars at three skill levels, in 12 tracks: Office Design: Dealer Strategies; Environmental Design; Facilities Construction & Renovation; Facilities Technology; Facilities Management; Healthcare Design; Hospitality Design; Institutional Design; Lighting Design; Professional Development; Residential Design and Senior Housing. More than 700 exhibitors showcase and debut thousands of commercial furnishings products and services including architectural products, artwork and accessories, building products and services, fabric, floor coverings, furniture, kitchen and bath, lighting, outdoor furniture, stone and tile, technology, textiles and wall coverings in 1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space.
|   | Jun 16-21 | Indianapolis, IN, United States | American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | International industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) event.
|   | Jun 18-18 | London, United Kingdom | Th!nkFM 2012 British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) | Themed "Ideas for Change: How Great Facilities Management Makes the Difference," Th!nkFM delivers insights and strategies to help FM professionals move forward successfully in challenging times. Supported by FMWorld, GlobalFM and CoreNet Global, the event provides educational sessions, an exhibition, and networking opportunities.
|   | Jun 23-28 | San Antonio, TX, United States | ASHRAE 2012 Annual Conference American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) | This annual event advances HVAC&R to promote global sustainability.
|   | Jun 24-26 | Seattle, WA, United States | BOMA 2012 International Conference and The Every Building Show Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International; Buildings magazine | Themed "Achieving High Performance through Innovation" for 2012, this premier annual commercial real estate event convenes building owners and managers from across the United States and around the world representing every type of building to discuss current trends and best practices, and to learn firsthand what industry leaders are doing to stay ahead. The Every Building Show provides innovative products, services and technologies that benefit all types of buildings, with leading suppliers who demonstrate how to increase operational efficiencies, enhance property values and reduce costs. The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards recognize quality in office buildings and reward excellence in office building management.
| | August 2012 |   | Aug 12-17 | Pacific Grove, CA, United States | 2012 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) | Energy efficiency professionals and decision makers from various sectors around the world gather at this 17th biennial conference, themed "Fueling Our Future with Efficiency," to discuss the technological basis for, and practical implementation of, reducing global energy use and climate impacts associated with all types of buildings. Interaction among participants is promoted through both structured and unstructured sessions, including refereed papers, informal and display sessions, and plenary sessions.
| | September 2012 |   | Sep 25-27 | Monterrey, Mexico | AHR Expo-Mexico American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) | This biennial expo is billed as the largest HVAC&R event in Mexico and the second largest in the world, convening over 8,000 contractors, engineers, FMs and other HVAC&R professionals.
|   | Sep 27-29 | Istanbul, Turkey | Pulire Eurasia 2012 Afidamp Servizi | This biennial event for the cleaning industry in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the international community offers the latest products and services, integrating technology, research, design and innovation. Based on the successful Pulire show in Italy and other regions, the inaugural Eurasia event in 2010 featured 70 businesses and over 1,700 visitors. Product categories include machines; components; sanitary appliances and accessories; cleaning, maintenance and disinfection products; equipment for cleaning/maintenance/safety; disinfestation and anti-rodent measures; and miscellaneous services. The event highlights the latest cleaning standards and policies, as well as emerging trends and best practices.
| | October 2012 |   | Oct 7-9 | Orlando, FL, United States | CoreNet Global Summit, Orlando CoreNet Global | Annual global corporate real estate (CRE) summit.
|   | Oct 10-14 | Curitiba, Brazil | World Federation of Building Service Contractors International Conference (WFBSC Brasil); Exhibition of Hygiene, Cleaning and Maintenance Products and Services (Higiexpo); National Meeting of Cleaning and Maintenance Companies (ENEAC) World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC); FEBRAC; SEAC; ABRALIMP | Considered the largest technical-scientific meeting of this industry, the 19th International Conference of the World Federation of Building Service Contractors; the 22nd Regional Higiexpo (Exhibition of Hygiene, Cleaning and Maintenance Products and Services); and the 11th ENEAC (National Meeting of Cleaning and Maintenance Companies) are co-located for 2012. The meeting stems from a partnership among FEBRAC, SEAC and ABRALIMP. Thus, suppliers and contractors will be assembled in a unique opportunity to meet and spend time with the major professionals from the whole service chain, as well as national and international market players. Some 1,200 delegates are expected from around the world, with a total of about 5,000 visitors anticipated in all.
|   | Oct 24-27 | Chicago, IL, United States | 2012 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) | Considered to be a major business networking event, this annual convention offers women professionals in the real estate industry access to top speakers, keynote and concurrent educational sessions, leadership training and industry exhibitors.
|   | Oct 31-Nov 2 | Atlanta, GA, United States | World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | This 35th annual national energy event helps end users and professionals in all areas of the energy field assess the "big picture" of the industry and its future, including economic and market forces, new technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends. It offers a multi-track conference agenda, technology workshops in the exhibit hall, tours of local energy installations, and a comprehensive exposition of the market's most promising new technologies. Topics include: energy efficiency, renewable energy, combined heat & power/cogeneration/distributed generation, integrated building automation & energy management, lighting efficiency, HVAC systems and controls, thermal storage and load management, boilers and combustion controls, geoexchange technologies, solar and fuel cell technologies, applications specific to federal energy management programs, and energy services and project financing, with CEUs and PDHs available. The WEEC also serves as the Association of Energy Engineers' annual convention. Pre-register for free WEEC show admission ($40 on-site).
Special features include:
FEMWorks 2012--special multi-track portion of the WEEC conference offering a comprehensive series of workshops for federal energy managers; and
GreenStreet expo showcase--show highlighting the latest green/sustainable energy technologies now available for both new design and retrofit projects, with conference presentations covering such topics as LEED certification and building commissioning; high-performance facilities; federal initiatives; and reducing carbon emissions. Co-presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program.
| | November 2012 |   | Nov 6-7 | Calgary, AB, Canada | BUILDEX Calgary MMPI Canada | BUILDEX Calgary focuses on designing, building and managing real estate. The tradeshow and conference attracts more than 4,000 industry professionals, and features over 250 exhibits and 35+ educational seminars impacting three distinct professional markets, all under one roof: Interior Design & Architecture, Property Management, and Construction & Renovation.
|   | Nov 8-11 | Manila, Philippines | Ecobuild Asia 2012 AEC Science & Technology; MP International | Building on the successful Ecobuild America format and co-organized by the Philippine Constructors Association Inc. (PCA) and the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigerating Engineers Inc. (PSVARE), this conference and exhibition for design and construction professionals is reportedly unique in Asia. The event offers sustainable, high-performance technology solutions for the entire lifecycle of the built environment, covering the integration of ecology and technology for the entire building project team. It provides an opportunity for U.S., Asian and other global public and private companies to meet face to face with prospective buyers and major players of the real estate and construction industry.
|   | Nov 13-16 | Las Vegas, NV, United States | National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo) Continental Exhibitions | "The Productivity Show" is designed for professionals looking to reduce workplace-related injuries, improve productivity, and grow the bottom line by building an ergonomics program or maximizing an existing program, on any budget. The conference provides quality ergonomics products, ideas and services for industrial, office and healthcare workplaces and more, with CEUs and CM and COC points available. The Expo will showcase thousands of ergonomics and safety products and services.
|   | Nov 28-30 | Toronto, ON, Canada | Construct Canada MMPI Canada | This combined event is billed as Canada's largest building design and construction show. Co-located shows include: HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo, Concrete Canada, the DesignTrends Pavilion and the National GreenBuilding Conference.
| | December 2012 |   | Dec 3-7 | Washington, DC, United States | Ecobuild America AEC Science & Technology; National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) | This event offers sustainable, high-performance solutions for the entire lifecycle of the built environment, covering the integration of ecology and technology for the entire building project team. | | January 2013 |   | Jan 28-30 | Dallas, TX, United States | International Air-conditioning/Heating/Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE); Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) | Major annual HVAC&R marketplace. | | March 2013 |   | Mar 19-21 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | The Cleaning Show 2013 British Cleaning Council; Quartz Publishing and Exhibitions | This major biennial U.K. event attracts over 8,000 visitors across a wide range of sectors involved in the international cleaning and support services industry, including professionals from education, healthcare, industrial, leisure, government, retail and office/commercial facilities. FMs, hospital managers and procurement directors find advice ovn all aspects of the cleaning business, whatever the size of their business. Hundreds of exhibitors launch new products and showcase the latest equipment and services.
|   | Mar 21-22 | San Antonio, TX, United States | Intex Expo Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI ); Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association ( CISCA ) | This interior/exterior commercial construction show is geared toward wall and ceiling contractors, general contractors, architects, specifiers, and others in the commercial construction industry. The expo showcases the latest industry products and solutions. The AWCI Convention and the CISCA Convention are co-located.
| | April 2013 |   | Apr 15-20 | Baltimore, MD, United States | ASES National Solar Conference (SOLAR 2013) American Solar Energy Society (ASES) | Solar 2013 focuses on solar energy trends and technologies.
| | May 2013 |   | May 18-23 | Montreal, QC, Canada | American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | International industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) event.
| | June 2013 |   | Jun 10-12 | Chicago, IL, United States | NeoCon World's Trade Fair Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. | The major annual event for professionals who design, plan, or manage any type of commercial interior. | | December 2013 |   | Dec 9-13 | Washington, DC, United States | Ecobuild America AEC Science & Technology; National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) | This event offers sustainable, high-performance solutions for the entire lifecycle of the built environment, covering the integration of ecology and technology for the entire building project team. | | January 2014 |   | Jan 21-23 | New York, NY, United States | International Air-conditioning/Heating/Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE); Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) | Major annual HVAC&R marketplace. | | May 2014 |   | May 31-Jun 5 | San Antonio, TX, United States | American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | International industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) event.
| | January 2015 |   | Jan 26-28 | Chicago, IL, United States | International Air-conditioning/Heating/Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE); Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) | Major annual HVAC&R marketplace. | | May 2015 |   | May 30-Jun 4 | Salt Lake City, UT, United States | American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | International industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) event.
| | May 2016 |   | May 21-26 | Baltimore, MD, United States | American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | International industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) event.
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