Calendar of Events for FM Professionals

Whether you are looking to sharpen your facilities management skills, or you just enjoy building your FM knowledge, Alana Dunoff invites you to attend her continuing program of 10-Minute FM Lessons. 10-Minute FM Lessons are free, short, live talks on facility management topics including budget development, boilers, balanced scorecards, executive presentations, utility demand planning, leading change, and more. The 10-Minute Lessons are an opportunity to take a few minutes a day, once a week, to join other FMs with a growth mindset who want to excel in their FM careers. Alana F. Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow, and James Myers, PE, ProFM, are the hosts of 10-Minute Lessons. Previous lessons are available to watch on the website.

• April 15: Why I Love the Balanced Score Card

10-Minute Lessons (FM knowledge) [VIRTUAL]

This is Webinar #1 of the three-part series Aerosols, Fomites and Air Quality: What research says about the impact of cleaning on health.

Webinar #1: Environmental Persistence and Transmissibility of Respiratory Viruses: A Laboratory Perspective, is presented by Karen Kormuth, Ph.D. Bethany College, April 15 at 1:00 PM EDT.

Understanding mechanisms of virus transmission is critical to developing guidance for cleaning and day-to-day activities, but this is not a trivial problem. The relative contributions of aerosol and fomite transmission of respiratory viruses are difficult to determine, and can be influenced by a variety of viral, host and environmental factors. Using lessons learned from influenza, this webinar will describe laboratory approaches to understanding environmental persistence of viruses both in the air and on surfaces, including caveats of various experimental approaches. Looking ahead, “cleaning for health” should not be constrained to combat only one mode of transmission, but rather should be molded to suit this complex problem.

Aerosols, Fomites and Air Quality Series #1 [CIRI WEBINAR]

[This event has been POSTPONED to July 6-8, 2021. See FMLink listing below.]

Connex2021 (multi-site FM) [POSTPONED to July 6-8]

Many buildings have sat empty for the better part of a year. What are the possible health risks that people face with returning to these unoccupied spaces? A panel of experts will discuss this and how they see the building industry recalibrating itself to adjust to a post-pandemic world. The CDC reports the temporary shutdown or reduced operation of a building and reductions in normal water use can create hazards for returning occupants. These hazards include mold, Legionella (the cause of Legionnaires’ disease), and lead and copper contamination.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every industry; the way business will be conducted moving forward has fundamentally changed across the board. The building industry must consider transformational initiatives to thrive beyond this pandemic. Our mission now is not only building resilient buildings but a resilient industry as well. This installment of the Resilience 2021 series will discuss:

• Health risks unoccupied buildings pose
• Proper water and plumbing protocols
• Ultraviolet (UV) light decontamination
• Intelligent buildings and the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI)

Speakers:

• Moderator: Bob Payn, senior director, Information Technology, NIBS
• LCDR Kevin Dunn, MS, CIH, NIOSH/HETAB
• Christoph Lohr, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, vice president of Strategic Initiatives, IAPMO
• Jennifer Mercer, National Co-op Sales and Marketing manager, Facility Solutions Group
• Ron Zimmer, CAE, president and CEO, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)

AIA Learning Units: 1.5 | HSW.

Resilience 2021 [NIBS VIRTUAL MEETING]

[This event is now VIRTUAL.]

At Facility Fusion, FM professionals can connect, communicate and help redefine modern-day facilities management. This fresh, dynamic educational event is billed as a powerful opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and develop innovative solutions for the increasingly multifaceted layers of FM. This year’s Virtual Edition offers access from anywhere in the world to power speaker presentations; education sessions (on demand content available through May 11, 2021); and the Virtual Expo Hall. Participants can schedule live calls with exhibitors and can participate in the Virtual Expo Scavenger Hunt with prizes.

IFMA’s Facility Fusion Conference and Expo 2021 [now VIRTUAL]

NeoCon is offering six new programs this April 21-22 focusing on “Designing Well.” The two-day event is the latest installment in an ongoing virtual series aimed at connecting the NeoCon community, providing valuable learning opportunities, and sparking important conversations leading up to the live 2021 show in October. The April sessions follow last month’s dynamic series of discussions around “Designing the Next Workplace,” which delivered an engaging and thoughtful examination around the future of the office and of work itself. All programs are complimentary and have been submitted for accreditation. May programming, which will focus on “Designing in a Digital World,” will be announced in the coming weeks.

• April 21, 2021, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. CDT: Mental Health in the Workplace
• April 21, 2021, 1 p.m. — 2 p.m. CDT: In the Next Future of Work, Wellbeing, Engagement and Collaboration are Paramount
• April 21, 2021, 3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. CDT: Bring Your Whole Self to Work: Designing for Holistic Employee Wellness
• April 22, 2021, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. CDT: Empathy in Practice
• April 22, 2021, 1 p.m. — 2 p.m. CDT: Build Back Better: Redefining a New Normal for Healthy Buildings
• April 22, 2021, 3 p.m. — 4 p.m. CDT: The Role of Research on Climate Change, Human Health and the Built Environment

NeoCon 2021 will take place October 4–6, 2021 at theMart in Chicago. Registration will open in June.

NeoCon presents “Designing Well” [VIRTUAL]

April 23 @ 1:00 p.m. EST: Scott Hierlinger, FIIDA, LEED AP, is the vice president, Interior Design, NELSON Worldwide, and principal at NELSON in Minneapolis. In a discussion with Eileen McMorrow, editor, Scott will share how NELSON is advising its clients for returning to offices and work campuses. While design teams are reconfiguring floor plans, adding conference and Zoom Rooms, and making critical changes to work environments, Scott explains why it is critical to protect the company’s culture and create enhancements that will build a stronger culture-centric workplace post-pandemic.

Alur gives a transparent view through its Duo Glass Wall movable wall system in a discussion with Mark Bassil and McMorrow, while Sandler’s Outdoor Tables & Chairs for the great outdoor workscape are explained by Brittani Saint & Marty Smith.

Register to attend for free @ Parade.

Product Focus Fridays (PFF) deliver a lively, fast-paced, engaging exchange about the key features and applications of commercial interiors products. The April 23 edition will feature products from ALUR Walls and Sandler. Moderated by Eileen McMorrow, editor-in-chief, The McMorrow Reports; Jennifer Busch, A&D marketing expert who promotes the value of design for organizations and institutions with real business goals; and Diana Mosher, McMorrow Reports’ contributing editor and interior designer with Diana Mosher Associates, these interactive presentations will bring the products to life on your screen.

Finding the best solutions for space planning, renovations and retrofits can be challenging now due to the lack of in-person meetings with sales representatives, office furniture dealers, and trade shows. After the moderators and presenters cover the product highlights regarding Contribution to the Industry, Aesthetics & Innovation, Designer’s Vision & Inspiration, Research Contributing to Its Development, Function & Flexibility, Quality & Durability, Sustainability, and RTW or post-pandemic workplace contribution, the audience will be able to ask questions directly to the manufacturers.

Product Focus Fridays will be presented on the Parade virtual platform, where thought-leadership discussions transpire and products are launched to the industry. Recordings of previous sessions are available on the Parade website.

Product Focus Fridays upcoming schedule @ 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST:

• April 23: Scott Hierlinger, VP, Interior Design, NELSON Worldwide, shares how NELSON is advising its clients for returning to offices and work campuses; ALUR Walls presents Duo, Double System; Sandler presents Outdoor Seating & Tables

Attendance is open to all industry professionals and is complimentary. Registration is required @ Parade. Manufacturers and product developers seeking more information about presenting on Product Focus Fridays, please email Michael.Walsh@McMorrowReports.com, publisher, The McMorrow Reports & FMLink.

Product Focus Fridays (PFF): NELSON, Alur, Sandler [VIRTUAL]

Reed Exhibitions sister shows ISC Brazil, Expo Seguridad and ISC West are collaborating on this Global Security Week virtual event. This three-day event will expand industry insights and learnings across international borders, the ISC News US team will offer three sessions of curated content in English. Starting with a Global Day on April 27 highlighting a US/Mexico/Brazil Women in Security Panel Session, plus two subsequent days of popular Exhibitor Product Training and Case Study sessions, this virtual event agenda will offer a series of learning opportunities that will represent security and public safety themes across all three countries’ programming.

Global Security Week [VIRTUAL]

Dialogue with Healthcare Ecosystem Disruptors:

Innovating the Pathways & Framework for Equitable Access to Determinants of Good Health

Guest Speakers:

• Airica Steed, Ed. D, MBA, RN, CSSMBB, FACHE, EVP, COO, Sinai Chicago
• Antigone Kokalias, MBA, MSN, RN, Project Director, The Joint Commission
• Dawn Gay, MBA-HCM, Executive Director, CareAdvisors
• Victoria Navarro, MBA-HCM, Reg. Director of PDC, Advocate Aurora Health

Registration is required: Members: Free; Non-members: $25. Payment in full in advance only; Zoom link provided after registration.

Women Disruptors in Healthcare [AMFP Chicago Virtual Event]

Project Haystack’s fifth biennial Haystack Connect Conference — VIRTUAL for 2021 — provides a unique open forum for professionals involved in automation, control, intelligent buildings and IoT to learn and share the latest technologies and techniques for connecting systems and utilizing device data in applications including intelligent buildings, energy management, remote monitoring, and other IoT devices and applications. The Project Haystack community works to standardize semantic data modeling (aka data tagging) to make it easier to unlock value from the massive amount of data being generated by the interconnected smart devices and equipment systems that permeate homes, buildings, factories and cities. The Haystack methodology can be used with virtually any type of system and device data, and is not tied to any vendor or communication protocol.

Haystack Connect attendees include engineers, developers and other professionals from leading technology suppliers, system integrators and service firms who come together to further advance the state-of-the-art of managing, presenting and analyzing these vast amounts of data. The conference agenda includes keynote presentations and technical sessions covering data acquisition, communications, protocol translation, data visualization, analytics, data semantics, modeling and security — all critical technologies essential to using operational data to drive improved performance. Registration for the event is FREE for all attendees.

Haystack Connect 2021 [VIRTUAL]

The IIBEC Virtual Spring Symposium is an eight-day educational program offering cutting-edge information regarding advanced technologies, design, construction, maintenance and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. The higher level of this event’s education is intended to stimulate forward thinking and desire for deeper dialogue with other industry professionals. Presenters offer relevant solutions by referencing real-world examples and specific case histories. Each presentation will be one hour long including Q&A, and will be followed by a one-hour roundtable discussion, with one presentation per day each Tuesday and Thursday in May. All content will be available through June 30, 2021.

IIBEC Spring Symposium 2021 (building enclosures) [VIRTUAL]

The 6th Annual Southwest Buildings & Facilities Management (SWBFM2021) Trade Show & Conference will feature over 150 companies displaying products and services necessary for the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of buildings and facilities in the Southwest US. Running concurrently with the trade show is an educational conference featuring 20 individual one-hour talks covering a wide range of topics including: LEED, Green, Sustainability, Energy, Building Commissioning, Facility Maintenance, Construction and Renovation Planning. Conference sponsors and presenters include ASU, ASHE, USGBC, BOMA, ASSP, AEE and IFMA. IFMA – Greater Phoenix provides CFM credits, and AFE provides CEU credits for all 20 Conference Talks.

Southwest Buildings & Facilities Management (SWBFM2021) Trade Show & Conference

Part of the Big 5 Saudi event, the co-located FM EXPO Saudi (Facilities Management Solutions) and Saudi Clean Expo (Cleaning & Hygiene Solutions) bring together the entire FM and cleaning industry in Saudi Arabia. As the world is preparing for the next normal, this event promises to help attendees get to grips with the latest challenges and changes in one of the most technically demanding sectors of the built environment. FM Expo Saudi and Saudi Clean Expo bring expertise, technology, and products together for an exchange of ideas and innovations. Opening the door to exciting developments in the world of facilities management and cleaning to the region’s key decision-makers, this co-located showcase welcomes an international line-up of top-tier manufacturers and distributors. Free visitor registration.

FM EXPO Saudi and Saudi Clean Expo 2021

Rescheduled from March, Workspace Expo is the French international trade fair dedicated to the design, furniture, layout and management of workspaces. The annual work environment event convenes 18,000+ visitors across all aspects of the facilities purchasing chain, including architects, specifiers, manufacturers, real estate professionals and FMs. In addition to the conferences and workshops offered, 240 French and international exhibitors showcase the latest innovations, equipment, energy-efficient solutions, and ergonomic furnishings for designing and outfitting office spaces, including furniture, layout, design, air and lights, acoustics, walls, floors, ceilings and audiovisual (AV). The 2021Innovation Awards will be presented.

Workspace Expo (WE) 2021 (French FM event)

Titled “From Risk to Resilience,” ASIS Europe convenes established and aspiring security leaders, expert advisors, and innovators in security and risk management. The event addresses complex challenges in today’s fast moving, innovative business environment. An exceptional educational program covers a wide range of cyber- and physical-security risk outlooks, leadership and management topics, case studies and analysis, using a variety of learning formats, with CPE credits available. The exhibition showcases the latest security services and solutions. The 2019 event attracted over 900 registrants from more than 60 countries, and 45 exhibitors. Core attendance comes from senior security practitioners from multinational companies. Behind-the-scenes professional security tours are available.

Building on the GSX+ online experience September 21-25, 2020, ASIS is also investing in a robust digital event experience for the European event, including the customary exceptional education, peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and networking, and a virtual exhibition platform. This will assure a resilient event model so that security professionals who are unable to travel can still participate, and, in the unfortunate case an on-site, in-person event is not feasible, the event can seamlessly transition to an engaging online experience for all involved.

[This event was rescheduled from April 2020, then from March 2021.]

ASIS Europe 2021 (security)

[POSTPONED to October 4-6, 2021]

This major annual commercial interiors event has been postponed to October 4-6, 2021. See the Planning for NeoCon 2021 page for more details, as well as the FMLink entry below.

NeoCon 2021 (commercial interiors) [*POSTPONED* to Oct.]

Join AIA June 17, July 8, July 29, and August 19 for a series of immersive, connected, all-digital experiences with leaders in architecture and beyond. A’21 will be a series of four unique online events that will address firms’ business needs due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial inequities. Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, will be the host.

AIA Conference on Architecture 2021 (A’21) [VIRTUAL]

[*THIS EVENT IS NOW VIRTUAL*]

The 2021 Annual Conference originally scheduled to be held June 26-30, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ, is now going to be held online in a virtual format. The conference will include a mixture of live, pre-recorded and on-demand sessions. Additional details about the conference and committee meetings will be available in the coming weeks.

ASHRAE 2021 is ASHRAE’s major annual conference focused on increasing the efficiency of buildings and building systems, with resources to design, build, control, commission and operate high-efficiency facilities. With the world experiencing fundamental change in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the HVAC community continues to respond, addressing challenges in how we design, build, and operate buildings.

The 2021 ASHRAE Annual Conference technical program is comprised of eight tracks, selected to represent areas of focus common among ASHRAE membership: Fundamentals and Applications; HVAC&R Systems and Equipment; Research Summit; Professional Development; Design, Control, and Operation of Critical Environments; HVAC&R for Indoor Plants and Animals; Future Proofing — Renewable, Regenerative, and Resilient; and Hot, Hot, Hot. The program meets continuing education requirements, and most sessions are approved for LEED AP credits and AIA learning units.

ASHRAE 2021 Annual Conference [VIRTUAL]

[This event is now VIRTUAL.]

Convening key professionals from the facilities management (FM) and maintenance, sanitaryware, landscaping, mobile communications sectors, iFaME Digital lets architectural and built environment professionals stay abreast of product innovation and remain relevant ahead of the digital curve. This year’s event will feature Digital/Exhibition Booths for FM products, technologies and services; Conferences and Webinars with industry thought leaders; Networking Activities, and Business Matching (1-1 consultations with exhibitors).

Co-located IFMC is a power-packed program comprising cutting-edge presentations and high-powered discussions to highlight key issues and challenges faced by senior executives and higher in the current workplace environment.

Co-located shows:

• ArchXpo: International Exhibition of Architecture and The Built Environment
• Lighting Asia: The International LED + Lighting Technology Show
• Safety and Security Asia: The International Safety and Security Technology and Equipment Exhibition
• Work Safe Asia: The International Safety and Security Technology and Equipment Exhibition
• Fire and Disaster Asia: The International Disaster, Emergency Management and Fire Prevention Technology and Equipment Exhibition

International Facility Management Expo (iFaME 2021) International Facility Management Conference (IFMC 2020) [VIRTUAL]

Postponed from April, Connex2021 is a major annual event for multi-site FM professionals, from entry level to senior management, who are involved in maintenance, planning, design, budgeting and more at their facilities. This year’s hybrid event combines the “live” in-person CONNEX2021 event with a “virtual” online platform component for remote attendees to reach a broader audience. The event offers networking events, an industry exhibition and 30+ education sessions with key trends impacting retailers, multi-site healthcare facilities, entertainment facilities, banks and other multi-site facilities, plus suppliers. Education tracks include Business Management, Professional Development, Game Changers, Environmental Responsibility, Supplying Success, and FM Labs (HVAC).

Connex2021 (multi-site FM) [HYBRID EVENT]

Part of IFMA’s successful World Workplace series of international events, World Workplace Asia Pacific 2021 is an interactive event comprised of a conference covering the latest trends and developments, and a tradeshow with product demonstrations, with professional networking opportunities available.

World Workplace Asia Pacific 2021

With the continuing support of the BOMA community, building owners and managers can get a handle on the changes from 2020 and discover what’s next for commercial real estate at BOMA 2021, from the latest information on market trends and conditions to the regulatory changes that affect your portfolios. Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will share lessons in leadership in her keynote address. With business as usual no longer an option, discover the latest innovative products, services and technologies that can elevate your building above the rest at the BOMA 2021 Expo, and gain key insights and tactical know-how that will optimize your property’s performance and set yourself apart, in the comprehensive educational sessions.

This year’s education tracks include Building Operations & Management; Creating Asset Value; Energy Efficiency & Environmental Responsibility; Industrial Real Estate Management; Leadership, Career and Talent Development; Occupant Engagement; and Technology and Innovation, with NEW tracks on Health & Wellness and COVID-19d & CRE focusing on reoccupying buildings safely. Each session qualifies for continuing professional development credits and credential renewal and maintenance. Numerous networking opportunities are available, and The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards showcase excellence in office buildings and their management.

BOMA 2021 International Conference & Expo

ISC West is a major converged security US tradeshow covering everything from video surveillance, access control, biometrics and public safety to IT/IoT security, drones and robotics. Attendees can discover the newest security products and technology, network with thousands of security and public safety professionals, attend special events and award ceremonies, and gain valuable training and knowledge through the cutting-edge, accredited SIA Education@ISC.

International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West)

Focused on facilities management and free to all qualified professionals, the MABFM educational conference offers sessions covering a wide range of topics: LEED, Green, Sustainability, Energy, Building Commissioning, Facility Maintenance, Construction and Design and more, with CFM credits available from IFMA, CEU credits from AFE, and CPD credits from BOMI. Over 120 exhibitors display innovative products and services necessary to operate, manage, maintain and renovate all types of buildings and facilities, focused on the Tri-State area of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Mid-Atlantic Buildings and Facilities Management Show and Conference (MABFM2021)

IWFM Conference 2021 is IWFM’s annual flagship event for workplace and facilities management (FM) professionals. With workplace and facilities management coming to the fore during the pandemic of 2020, FMs must capitalize on the opportunities and lessons the pandemic has taught us in stamping our authority on the future of work. This year’s hybrid event pairs a physical delegate experience with a digital one in a curated blend of world-renowned thought leadership and cutting-edge best practice.  Practitioners will be able to explore the wider themes that will impact our organizations and access the best practice needed to face them head on. The 2021 Conference will provide delegates with both the inspiration and the information to ensure that they, their organizations and the profession, emerge stronger and become change agents.

IWFM Conference 2021 (workplace & FM) [HYBRID]

The major annual event for professionals who design, plan, or manage any type of commercial interior. See the Planning for NeoCon 2021 page for more details and updates.

[This event was postponed from June 14-16, 2021.]

NeoCon 2021 (commercial interiors)

[NOTE: The date and location of this event have been changed; it is now at a self-contained venue, and 200+ cleaning, health and safety protocols will be observed on site.]

IFMA’s premier annual facilities management (FM) workplace conference and expo World Workplace will resume its full-fledged program for 2021, offering nearly 50 educational sessions, keynote speakers, a Welcome Reception, an expo hall, education arenas and IFMA’s Awards of Excellence. This year’s conference will also have a new schedule format allowing attendees to jumpstart their educational experience on the first day.

Now more than ever, coming together to exchange experiences and viewpoints on managing through crisis, anticipating and mitigating risks, developing plans for resilience and forecasting the future of the built world is of the greatest importance to the FM industry. IFMA’s World Workplace is an all-encompassing learning and networking event on facilities and how to manage them, offering FM education, knowledge exchange, career development and professional network building among all professionals who support the built environment.

IFMA’s World Workplace 2021 Conference and Expo

This combined international event for the entire cleaning industry focuses on the latest solutions and trends in the areas of cleaning, maintenance, and facilities management.

ISSA Show 2021 North America

Building Operating Management magazine offers this annual comprehensive 3-day conference and trade show free to attend for some 5,000+ FM-related professionals from most US states and 25 countries and all types of facilities, along with industry experts and leading suppliers. One of the largest FM events in the country, NFMT 2020 provides up-to-date advancements and knowledgeable practices in the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of nonresidential buildings.

National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT 2022)

The annual LIGHTFAIR is a premier annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference where light, technology and design converge. LIGHTFAIR alternates between East Coast and West Coast sites.

LIGHTFAIR International (LFI 2022) (lighting design, products, tech)

Security Essen, a major biennial international security and fire prevention event, convenes over 36,000 trade visitors from all sectors from 125 countries to explore the latest trends and most important innovations, and to conduct international business transactions. Topics range from fire prevention, cybersecurity and CCTV to the protection of outdoor areas. Some 950 exhibitors from 40+ nations showcase the latest security and fire products, technology and services.

Security Essen 2022