Stay ahead of the curve at Coverings 2025, the premier event where breathtaking ceramic tile and natural stone solutions come to life. Explore innovative materials and technologies designed to enhance functionality, durability, and aesthetics in your facilities. Connect with global manufacturers, uncover sustainable design trends, and discover products that balance performance with style. From expert-led sessions to immersive installations, Coverings provides the insights you need to optimize your spaces. The Expo features exhibitors from 40+
countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world, with 1,100 exhibitors. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors,
retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design (A&D) professionals, builders, real estate developers and more.
Calendar of Events for FM Professionals
April 2025
IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2025 serves the unique purpose of building facilities management (FM) leaders. Facility Fusion brings an exhilarating and immersive experience that will leave attendees energized and inspired. Engaging sessions, led by industry trailblazers and visionaries, will ignite powerful discussions, foster collaboration, and fuel innovative thinking. The conference will provide exclusive networking opportunities that set the stage for forging remarkable connections and lifelong friendships. Attendees will also partake in captivating activities, invigorating workshops, and high-impact team-building exercises that will ignite their all-around personal and professional growth.
IFMA’s Facility Fusion Conference & Expo will help you:
- Build on personal and organizational strengths
- Identify beneficial areas for improvement
- Clear hurdles preventing progress
- Become a more visible, inspiring leader
- Set the example for others to follow
- Position yourself and your organization for growth
May 2025
The 2025 LightFair International, presented by Light + Building, is the premier, biennial architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking, and learning destination where light, technology and design converge. The 2025 LightFair convenes thousands of lighting designers, specifiers, architects and engineers from around the world, with numerous networking opportunities available. The event features accredited courses over five days: two days of in-depth Pre-Conference courses before the trade show and three days of Conference courses during the trade show. All course registrations include FREE entrance to the LightFair Exhibit Hall. Accredited sessions at all levels cover a broad spectrum of educational topics. Hundreds of exhibitors from the U.S. and abroad present new advancements in lighting and technology.
The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best, and connect with leading practitioners.
Managed and produced by Messe Frankfurt, LightFair is also co-owned by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The co-ownership of LightFair by the IES and IALD provides a unique and valuable opportunity for attendees to connect with and learn from professionals in the lighting industry who are at the forefront of their field. The combination of the latest technology and products with the expertise of the IES and IALD provides attendees with a comprehensive and invaluable experience at LightFair.
LightFair International 2025 [lighting design, products, tech]
The 2025 BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference brings together a cross section of healthcare real estate — investors, developers, operators and health system executives — to break down the complexities of the evolving business landscape and develop solutions. At BOMA International’s Medical Real Estate Conference, hear from a multitude of leading voices representing all sectors of the field to gain clarity on critical topics so you can navigate challenges, make smart decisions for your business and multiply opportunities for success.
At the 2025 BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference, attendees will experience the healthcare real estate industry’s most comprehensive professional development event. Wide-ranging topics cover evolving health system strategies, capital markets trends, innovative design solutions, leasing and management, legal and regulatory issues.
Conference attendees can network and make vital business connections with over 1,500 professionals from all facets of healthcare real estate, including health system executives, developers, investors, lenders, asset and portfolio managers, property and facility managers, brokers, architects and design professionals, physician owners of real estate, attorneys, and more.
The inaugural FTE World Innovation Summit, “Where Next is Now,” will take place in Pittsburgh May 13-15. Hosted by Pittsburgh International Airport, the Summit offers three conference tracks, interactive workshops at Carnegie Mellon University, innovation tours of Pittsburgh-based tech hubs, networking opportunities and exclusive visits to the new PIT terminal. Industry leaders from across North America and the globe will explore transformative ideas inspired by Pittsburgh Airport’s innovative approaches.
Building on the successful collaboration between Future Travel Experience (FTE) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) for the Aviation & Robotics Summit in 2023 and 2024, the FTE World Innovation Summit will bring together over 400 air transport industry innovators for a three-day experience.
Hosted at the world-famous Carnegie Mellon University, the Summit’s conference tracks will focus on Advanced Technology (including robotics and AI), Energy & Sustainability, and Future Airports. Attendees will include executives from airports, airlines, OEMs, government agencies, and supplier partners to air transport. Tickets for airports and airlines will be complimentary to maximize their attendance.
Of major interest is the Summit’s exclusive look and insights on the PIT Terminal Modernization Program (TMP). Pittsburgh International Airport is transforming travel by undergoing an ambitious, airport-wide modernization to better meet the needs of a region on the rise. It is an airport designed for the challenges of tomorrow reduces its operational costs — and a smarter, more cost-efficient airport will create a ripple effect of opportunities to better serve passengers. Attendees will get an in-depth look at this landmark new facility ahead of its opening through tours and conference sessions.
Future Travel Experience (FTE) World Innovation Summit [aviation]
The RELIABILITY Conference 2025 is a pivotal event designed to revolutionize the landscape of asset management and reliability. Themed “Enterprise-Wide Reliability Transformation”, this transformative conference will bring together leading minds and innovators in the field from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
Cutting-Edge Agenda: Immerse yourself in a comprehensive agenda inspired by the latest trends and groundbreaking innovations in asset management. Our carefully curated sessions are designed to equip you with the strategies and insights necessary for enterprise-wide reliability transformation.
Renowned Speakers and Practitioners: Engage with esteemed book authors, visionary keynote speakers, and experienced workshop leaders. Learn from practitioners representing some of the world’s highest performing companies as they share valuable experiences and pioneering knowledge in advancing reliability and asset management.
AI and IoT Showcase: Witness the powerful convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things with asset management strategies. This showcase will provide you with a firsthand look at how cutting-edge technologies are being harnessed to drive sustainable and efficient reliability practices.
World FM Day 2025 recognizes and celebrates the vital work that FM professionals contribute to business worldwide, and aims to raise the profile of the FM profession anywhere they influence the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who utilize the built environment. During the pandemic, FM teams stood at the forefront in making environments and digital platforms available to meet unanticipated demands and were extremely important in keeping many sectors operating. Sustainability, resilience and corporate responsibility are now center stage for leaders worldwide. These topics significantly impact corporate decision making, and the facility manager stands at a crossroad where they all converge.
Titled “Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change”, World FM Day 2025 activities are encouraged around the world. FM organizations on six continents celebrate World FM Day by holding public events such as staff luncheons, panel seminars and workshops, social media chats, client networking events and more. Global FM’s World FM Day site offers resources and links to events connected to FM around the world, as well as the World FM Day 2025 marketing pack in numerous languages.
IFMA’s World FM Day site offers related resources, webinars and videos, as well as Events and suggestions on how to Get Involved with World FM Day.
The Dallas Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit will be held on on May 15, 2025. Hosted by the North Texas Chapter of AMFP (Association of Medial Facilities Professionals) and the Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, the summit, entitled “Future of Healthcare Facilities,” will tackle aging infrastructure, rising demand and new care models.
Attendees will include those that participate in the planning, real estate management, design, construction and operation of medical facilities of all types. This includes facilities management representatives from hospitals, clinics, ASCs, MOBs, tele home and mobile health as well as non-clinical, academic and research facilities.
The renowned Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summits have hosted over 5,000 attendees in 25 major healthcare markets over the past five years. Presented by CRDMI and its educational partner AMFP, the summits address key influencers and decision makers, including senior healthcare leaders, architects, designers, engineers, developers, contractors, facilities managers (FMs), security directors, real estate brokers, property managers, attorneys, investors and lenders.
This Summit offers five hours of CEU education and two hours of networking. CEUS include AIA HSW, AHA, CHFM, CHC, CHESP, Engineers PDH accreditations.
Registration is required.
For Recaps & Takeaways from Past Summits, visit SquareFootage.net.
The McMorrow Reports Healthcare is a Media Partner for the Summits.
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit: Dallas 2025
The NASFA 2025 National Conference & Expo convenes state facilities professionals responsible for the planning, development, operations and maintenance of state facilities, including hospitals, prisons, parks, and colleges and universities, as well as private-sector FM providers. The event, now in its 37th year, offers concurrent conference sessions; an exhibition of FM technology, products and services; a Parade of States, Sponsors and Exhibitors with distilled presentations; regional meetings; an awards banquet; and networking opportunities. Conference sessions will facilitate dialogue on ways to provide and improve general facility administration.
The AIHA CONNECT 2025 Conference & Expo for OEHS professionals will focus on the important trends, needs, research, technologies, training, and connections that make occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals more efficient in their pursuit of protecting worker health and maintaining the safety of workspaces. AIHA Connect attendees include occupational health and safety scientists, industrial hygienists, EHS specialists, safety professionals, risk management professionals, consultants, and others responsible for safety, health, and the environment at their organizations and in their communities.
AIHA’s annual conference provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise and multiple pathways to learning through a varied array of quality, peer-reviewed presentations presented in a diverse menu of formats (general sessions, lectures, interactive learning, product demonstrations, poster sessions, pop-ups, 1:1 and small group conversations, pre- and post-conference Professional Development Courses (PDCs), and more).
Unable to attend in person? AIHA CONNECT 2025 offers registration for virtual attendance that includes most programming and PDCs.

- Leaders. Looking beyond buildings to enable community-level resilience. Sessions will focus on developing policy frameworks, strengthening critical infrastructure, incentivizing the investment, and empowering the workforce behind functionThe Building Innovation Conference 2025 brings together government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists, and more to improve the built environment. The theme of this year’s conference is Thrive: Strategies for Resilient Communities.al recovery.
- Practitioners. Establishing processes for resilient building. Sessions will focus on codes, standards, existing buildings, risk assessment and management, and sustainable design and construction practices.
- Technologists. Highlighting current and emerging technologies for resilient design, construction, and planning. Sessions will focus on technology solutions, materials, use cases, and implementation and adoption.
Building Innovation has something to offer for anyone who helps develop solutions to challenges in the built environment. Earn continuing education credits from AIA and ICC as well as certificates of attendance for conference attendance. Topics of expert-led sessions include: resilience, technology, and building performance & sustainability.
MEFMA Confex 2025, a premier facility management event in the region, is coming to Saudi Arabia for its 12th edition, reflecting its commitment to advancing the FM industry in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. This year’s theme, “Leading FM Excellence: To Infinity and Beyond,” sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions, innovation and collaboration. By bringing together leading experts, the conference will address challenges, foster innovative ideas, and promote sustainability and efficiency.
The conference will feature comprehensive sessions and workshops covering key topics, including “Using Emerging Technologies like IoT and Artificial Intelligence,” “Data-Driven Decision-Making,” and “Governance in Facility Management.” An exhibition running alongside the event will offer participants a chance to network with top-tier companies, discover advanced solutions, and build strategic partnerships. This landmark event promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever, offering a platform to highlight cutting-edge FM technologies and sustainable solutions, and to celebrate outstanding achievements within the industry through the 4th edition of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM.
The 2025 IISE Annual Conference & Expo, taking place May 31 to June 3, 2025 in Atlanta GA, is a premier gathering for industrial and systems engineering professionals and students.
Why attend?
- Comprehensive learning: Engage in diverse educational sessions spanning topics like Six Sigma, quality, supply chain management, health systems and ergonomics.
- Expert insights: Gain knowledge from esteemed keynote speakers and participate in pre-conference workshops designed to enhance your skills.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, peers and emerging talents during networking receptions and collaborative sessions.
- Innovative competitions: Witness cutting-edge solutions in events like the IISE Innovation Cup and the Rockwell Student Simulation Competition.
- Facility tours: Explore leading facilities to see industrial and systems engineering applications firsthand.
- Student activities: Engage in tailored sessions and competitions aimed at fostering the next generation of engineers.
Registration details
- Advance rates: Secure discounted rates by registering on or before April 30.
- Team discounts: Organizations can benefit from group discounts — save up to $100 per registration when registering together.
IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 [industrial and systems engineers]
June 2025
The Houston Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit will be held on on June 5, 2025. Hosted by the Houston Chapter of AMFP (Association of Medial Facilities Professionals) and the Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, the summit, entitled “Future of Healthcare Facilities,” will tackle aging infrastructure, rising demand and new care models.
Attendees will include those that participate in the planning, real estate management, design, construction and operation of medical facilities of all types. This includes facilities management representatives from hospitals, clinics, ASCs, MOBs, tele home and mobile health as well as non-clinical, academic and research facilities.
The renowned Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summits have hosted over 5,000 attendees in 25 major healthcare markets over the past five years. Presented by CRDMI and its educational partner AMFP, the summits address key influencers and decision makers, including senior healthcare leaders, architects, designers, engineers, developers, contractors, facilities managers (FMs), security directors, real estate brokers, property managers, attorneys, investors and lenders.
This Summit offers five hours of CEU education and two hours of networking. CEUS include AIA HSW, AHA, CHFM, CHC, CHESP, Engineers PDH accreditations.
Registration is required.
For Recaps & Takeaways from Past Summits, visit SquareFootage.net.
The McMorrow Reports Healthcare is a Media Partner for the Summits.
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit: Houston 2025
This 57th annual major commercial interiors event attracts architecture, design and FM professionals and specifiers from around the world who design, plan, or manage any type of commercial interior, to experience product innovations and developing industry macro-trends. A launch pad for innovation since 1969, NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future. The three-day event provides unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative products and solutions from leading companies and emerging talent, immersive and inspirational design experiences and events, as well as a robust programming schedule led by industry thought-leaders from diverse backgrounds, offering world-class expertise and insight into today’s most relevant topics, with daily keynotes and array of accredited seminars and special programs.
The exhibition comprises nearly 1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space at THE MART, covering a spectrum of vertical markets including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public space and government. Over 400 of the industry’s major manufacturers and hot emerging companies will showcase thousands of game-changing new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology.
The Best of NeoCon awards program, held annually since 1990, continues honoring outstanding new products from NeoCon exhibiting companies. The Best of NeoCon 2025 will feature entries in 50+ product categories evaluated by a diverse jury of leading architects, designers, specifiers and facility managers with expertise spanning commercial, healthcare, education and hospitality sectors. The product submissions site opens March 1, 2025. Winners will be announced at an awards event the morning that NeoCon 2025 officially opens. Eileen McMorrow, editor-in-chief of The McMorrow Reports + FMLink, continues as the director of The Best of Neocon for 2025.
September 2025
IFMA 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.
November 2025
ISSA Show North America 2025 will focus on the latest solutions and trends in the areas of cleaning, maintenance and facilities management.
November 2026
IFMA 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.