Calendar of Events for FM Professionals

The annual Building Innovation Conference and Expo brings together those who impact the built environment to network and explore challenges, possibilities, the latest tools, groundbreaking strategies and more. Innovators will share ideas, initiatives, practices and policies to optimize building performance and sustainability. The compelling program is designed to engage the entire team involved in planning, designing, procuring, constructing, operating, maintaining and retiring physical facilities to advance innovation in building science and technology. BI2022 will offer sessions earning AIA-approved LU credits in three tracks: Resilience, Technology, and Building Performance and Sustainability.

NIBS Building Innovation 2022 Conference and Expo

Join the Project Haystack organization for Haystack Connect, titled “Data. Our New Asset” for 2022, where technologists and executives from smart buildings, smart cities, and the Internet of Things (IoT) talk about the value of data for increased asset and energy efficiency. Attendees and presenters will elaborate on the challenges of seamless data access and interoperability and how the Project Haystack standard provides a solution. Haystack Connect serves as a technical milestone for the dozens of working groups showcasing the progress they have made on the standard over the past year, as well as a milestone for industry leaders to review the benefits provided to the industry as a whole. Taking place this fall, Haystack Connect 2022 is FREE for all attendees (registration required). The meeting kicks off with three consecutive days of programming September 13-15, followed by additional sessions on September 28,  October 12 and November 9, respectively. Each 90-minute session, consisting of multiple speakers and presentations, will begin at 11:00 am and conclude at 12:30 pm EDT (UTC-4).

Haystack Connect 2022 Virtual Event Series [VIRTUAL]

IFMA’s World Workplace is a comprehensive facilities management (FM) event for all facility professionals working in the built environment. Whether you’re a facilities manager, property manager, work in human resources, construction, or are a vendor or service provider to the FM industry, World Workplace offers thought leadership and education on facilities and how to manage them, as well as networking and lead-generating opportunities. Educational sessions address cutting-edge issues and trends along with proven techniques and best practices, in several tracks and at all knowledge levels, with CEUs and CFM maintenance points available, as well as training for IFMA’s three credentials: CFM, FMP, and SFP. The comprehensive expo provides the latest products and solutions from hundreds of companies for every facet of every built environment, with product demonstrations for practical application of FM tools. Awards of Excellence are presented, and back-of-house facility tours provide insight.

FMLink and The McMorrow Reports are Participating Partners for World Workplace 2022.

IFMA’s World Workplace 2022 Conference and Expo

The Light + Building Autumn Edition: Breaking New Ground lighting and building technology event will focus on intelligent and connected solutions, forward-looking technologies and current design trends. For the first time, the international meeting place also brings all participants together digitally. More than 1,300 exhibitors from 46 countries are lined up to present their innovations, including numerous market leaders who will be showing the latest products for the worlds of lighting, electrical engineering, house and building automation, and connected safety and security technology

On site in Frankfurt and in the digital space: Light + Building 2022 will be complemented by the Light + Building Digital Extension, combining the best of both worlds: personal exchange and product exhibition on site + digital presentation and networking opportunities.

What issues are moving the industry? What is the impact of digitalization? And which trends will play a role in the future? The top themes of Light + Building 2022 provide answers to these questions:

• Green Deal & Sustainability: Sustainable increase in the energy efficiency of buildings and cities
• Electrification & Digitalization: Efficient planning, optimal energy use and comfort in buildings
• Light & Design: Well-being, sustainability, design and security

Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022: Breaking New Ground

ProFM’s Coached Self-Study program gives you the flexibility to study for the ProFM Credential on your own time while providing the structured support and accountability of seven 1-hour online sessions led by a ProFM-credentialed expert instructor. Log in to the live Q&A sessions or watch the recordings when your schedule allows. Network and collaborate with facility professionals from a variety of industries and around the world.

October – December 2022 Session

Instructor: Vaughn Halliday, MSc., ProFM, CFM, FMP, PMP, AssocRICS, LEED Green Assoc.

One-hour online sessions will be held alternating weeks (Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Central Time).

• Oct. 4: Kick-off session
• Oct. 18: Review Competencies for Facility Managers
• Nov. 1: Review Asset Management
• Nov. 15: Review Risk Management
• Nov. 29: Review Business Management
• Dec. 13: Review Operations and Maintenance
• Dec. 20: Wrap-up session

ProFM Coached Self-Study Program

HCD 2022 focuses on how the design and operations of responsibly built hospital and clinic environments directly impact the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of healthcare facilities now and into the future. It convenes over 4,000 professionals from across the nation who are involved in the design, construction and management of healthcare facilities to learn and help shape the future of healthcare design. The multi-track agenda offers 100+ educational sessions with the latest research, trends, and strategies, including a Facilities and Project Management track and Technology and Innovation track, along with pre-conference workshops, with CEUs available. The event also features inspirational keynotes, networking sessions, facility tours, and an exhibit hall, with 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services.

Healthcare Design Expo + Conference (HCD 2022) (also FM & PM)

This combined event for all facets of the worldwide cleaning industry focuses on the latest solutions and trends in the areas of cleaning, maintenance, and facilities management. The 2022 ISSA Show will offer opportunities for networking, education, and product discovery at a time when collaboration and learning are essential. Staying up to date on the latest trends and solutions for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention and pursuing accreditation, training, and certification helps further evolve the industry and change the way the world views cleaning. The show features education sessions, workshops, panels, training and certification courses along with an extensive Expo Hall.

ISSA Show North America 2022

Join the Project Haystack organization for Haystack Connect, titled “Data. Our New Asset” for 2022, where technologists and executives from smart buildings, smart cities, and the Internet of Things (IoT) talk about the value of data for increased asset and energy efficiency. Attendees and presenters will elaborate on the challenges of seamless data access and interoperability and how the Project Haystack standard provides a solution. Haystack Connect serves as a technical milestone for the dozens of working groups showcasing the progress they have made on the standard over the past year, as well as a milestone for industry leaders to review the benefits provided to the industry as a whole. Taking place this fall, Haystack Connect 2022 is FREE for all attendees (registration required). The meeting kicks off with three consecutive days of programming September 13-15, followed by additional sessions on September 28, October 12 and November 9, respectively. Each 90-minute session, consisting of multiple speakers and presentations, will begin at 11:00 am and conclude at 12:30 pm EDT (UTC-4).

Haystack Connect 2022 Virtual Event Series [VIRTUAL]

Touted as the most important event in the Brazilian facility management, property and workplace industries, ABRAFAC features renowned national and international speakers discussing today’s global megatrends in facilities, an extensive expo and numerous networking opportunities. Site in Portuguese.

ABRAFAC 2022 Congress and Expo FM

Known as the cleaning equipment, supplies and property support services exhibition, Clean NZ offers educational sessions and a free-to-attend exhibition, and serves as a meeting place for the industry — suppliers and distributors, building service contractors, carpet and restoration technicians, and in-house cleaning and hygiene practitioners. CleanNZ is expected to be bigger than ever for 2022, with more exhibitors and two days of professional development sessions for property professionals, contractors and suppliers. Education sessions cover such topics as carpet cleaning, pest control training, labor shortage, return to work, the impact of Covid-19, building resilience, and more.

Clean NZ (New Zealand)

Themed “Putting it Together” for 2022, the CoreNet Global Summit convenes corporate real estate (CRE) professionals from across North America to advance skills, connect with peers, be recognized for achievements and to learn about the latest innovations that are reshaping the way we live and work.

From the event site: “Since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit globally, comfort zones, our understanding of the world, how we live in it, how we work in it, and how we do business, have all been pulled apart. But now it’s time to put it back together. As the world seeks to realign and define the new normal, corporate real estate (CRE), the businesses they serve, and their customers, are looking for answers to how we all fit together. How do people, place, and purpose help to fulfill this aim? How do CRE, HR, IT, continue to work together and better? How do we promote and encourage ESG and DEI efforts such that they become ingrained in business? As leaders who are at the forefront, seeking and implementing answers to these questions, you have the knowledge and the expertise to lead the charge and define the future.”

CoreNet Global Summit — North America (corporate real estate)

From the publisher of Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions magazines, NFMT Remix is a trade show and educational conference for both experienced and new facilities professionals responsible for the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of all types of non-residential buildings. The event convenes facilities professionals from throughout the US and abroad to find the latest FM strategies, solutions and best practices, and to network with peers. Numerous CEU-earning education sessions are available, including a course to earn the ProFM credential. A technology-filled expo hall features hands-on presentations of the latest FM products and services.

NFMT Remix 2022

Following the grand success of LED Expo India, Light + LED Expo India is all set to raise its curtains November 3-5, 2022, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Billed as India’s most equipped and all-encompassing lighting exhibition, the mega trade event will deliver a strong impetus to local lighting and component manufacturers. Light + LED Expo India will showcase a comprehensive variety of lighting technology ranging from neoteric smart lighting solutions to LED semiconductor chips and other fine lighting components. During the three-day fair, over 175 brands including leading lighting and component manufacturers will unveil their latest advancements in the presence of architects, interior designers, builders, professionals from construction industry, government agencies, public authorities, and ESCOS (Energy Service Companies), as well as distributors and retailers. The event will also attract small and large-scale lighting businesses from across the domestic value chain under one roof.

Light + LED Expo India

NEBB is the international certification association for firms that deliver high-performance building systems: solutions for sustainable spaces. The NEBB Annual Conference provides education, certification progress opportunities and networking to professionals and technicians who test, balance and/or commission buildings’ environmental systems to ensure cost-effective performance for building owners and tenants. The event offers an Exhibit Hall, keynote and technical sessions, panel discussions and more.

NEBB Annual Conference 2022 (high-performance building systems)

Titled “Navigating the New Normal: Buildings, People & Transition,” ABMLC 2022 will be held in-person in Salt Lake City, engaging hundreds of facilities management and engineering professionals with plenary and breakout education sessions, regional meetings, a trade show and networking opportunities. Participants include architects, chief engineers, construction managers, facilities managers, IoT and cybersecurity solution providers, operations execs, project managers, property managers, robotics and AI experts, STEM educators, sales engineers and young professionals. Education tracks include Government Relations, Management & Strategy, Smart Building Technology, Workforce Development, with continuing education credits available. The 2nd Annual AFE Women’s Advisory Council (AWAC) Awards will be presented, and the AFE Honors Ceremony will be conducted on Monday. Industry tours are also offered.

AFE Annual Business Meeting & Leadership Conference (ABMLC 2022)

Counterpart to ISC West in the spring, ISC East is a major annual security and public safety industry event for the East Coast, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC. Security dealers, installers, integrators, and consultants, along with corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners, convene in New York City to network, learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from leading exhibiting brands. The combination of one-on-one conversations with top innovators, high-quality special events, and cutting-edge education and training make ISC East a comprehensive event to guide the industry in getting back to business.

International Security Conference and Exposition East (ISC East) 2022

The first international exhibition ISSA Pulire Clean Africa will be held in Lagos, Nigeria, the most populous country in the African continent. Lagos, the largest city of Nigeria, has a growing technology sector and a booming tourism industry and hospitality industry. Organized by the ISSA Pulire Network and Media Fusion for professional cleaning, facility management, carwash, pest control, waste management, and laundry sectors, this trade show offers a platform to promote the most innovative and advanced cleaning practices and the latest products, technologies, and services to potential buyers in Nigeria.

ISSA Pulire Clean Africa

The ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023 will address unique challenges and solutions for climate change in cold and arctic communities. Net-zero energy and sustainability goals pose special challenges for cold climates, climates with large swings in temperature, and where shifting weather patterns result in colder temperatures in areas where winters are typically mild. Harmonizing human comfort with the climatic realities of these environments is a balancing act, and strategic design is key to building, commissioning and operating efficient and long-lasting cold-climate structures. The conference will cover innovation in equipment and application, sustainability and resiliency, and building environments topics.

ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023

IFMA’s Facility Fusion serves the unique purpose of building facilities management (FM) leaders. New in 2023, TED-style talks, learning labs and team-building exercises will help you discover your leadership style, communicate a vision others will follow, and create value characteristic of today’s top-performing organizations. No matter your career level, Facility Fusion will help you strengthen your command of FM hot topics ranging from human factors and the workplace to tech-enabled hybrid work. At the Expo, the leading names in FM solutions showcase the best products and services for your facility needs. Focusing on leadership and strategy, workplace diversity, sustainability, data and connection, you’ll build future-ready skills for taking the initiative on building trust and inspiring vibrancy, reducing risk and increasing resilience, finding new opportunities for improvement, and inspiring and uplifting yourself and others. Connect with the global FM community and build your professional network.

IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2023