January 9, 2026 – NFMT East 2026, taking place March 10-12, 2026, is relocating after 22 years in Baltimore to Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the largest FM events in the country, the National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Show provides up-to-date advancements and best practices in the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of nonresidential buildings.
NFMT East brings together facility decision-makers from commercial buildings, schools (K-12 and higher education), municipalities, healthcare, government and more. Every year, the scope and scale of NFMT attract leaders from organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 500s to small companies and everyone in between. They come for the world-class education, constant networking, access to subject-matter experts and influencers, and an energetic expo hall. The NFMT experience gives attendees the information they need to make informed buying decisions for their facilities.
New in 2026: Clean Buildings at NFMT
Formerly known as the Clean Buildings Conference, Clean Buildings at NFMT debuts as a featured experience at NFMT 2026. Located on the NFMT expo hall floor, this new pavilion is dedicated to cleaning and maintenance professionals, offering access to the latest innovations, products, and solutions shaping the future of commercial cleaning. Clean Buildings at NFMT celebrates the vital role of cleaning professionals in maintaining safe, healthy and high-performing facilities. It supports their growth through peer connections, hands-on access to cutting-edge products, and targeted education that drives a more sustainable, efficient and resilient built environment.
In addition to the Clean Buildings exhibitors, FMs can discover more than 300 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of cutting‐edge products and services that can revolutionize FM practices. Check out the list of exhibitors featuring the latest facility management innovations and solutions at NFMT’s Expo Hall.
Education
Known for providing the most comprehensive, informative and engaging programming, NFMT has become synonymous with the highest-quality education available in the facilities management industry. FMs learn how fellow facilities management professionals are solving problems, maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs and earn CEUs for every session they attend. The NFMT speaker roster is full of experts, industry influencers and other luminaries who are eager to share their experiences, projects, technologies and more. These speakers come from all walks of facilities management life and offer attendees the opportunity to learn from their expertise.
With over 100 CEU-accredited sessions to choose, from it is hard to pick, but here are just a few of the sessions FMLink editors think will benefit our readers:
- Tuesday, March 10, 8:30-9:20 am. From Facility Manager to Strategic Partner: Demonstrating FM’s Value to the C-Suite. Speaker: Maureen Roskoski CFM, SFP, ProFM, CPSI, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, Vice President and Corporate Sustainability Officer, FEA
- Tuesday, March 10, 9:30-10:20 am. Surviving the Unthinkable: Preparing Your Facility for Disaster. Speaker: Nico Viola CFM, SFP, Director of Facilities, Holden Forests and Gardens
- Wednesday, March 11, 9:30-10-20. Turning Water Data into Dollars, The ROI of Intelligent Water Management. Speakers: Doug MacMillan, Business Development Manager, Intelligent Water Solutions, Watts; Julian Sipiora, Digital Sales Manager, Intelligent Water Solutions, Watts
- Wednesday, March 11, 10:30-11:20 am. Merging Maintenance and Energy Efficiency Goals for Building Enclosures. Speakers: Emily Eichelman PE, Building Enclosure Consultant at WSP; George Luckenbaugh PE, Vice President, Senior Principal Engineer – Structural, WSP
- Wednesday, March 11, 3:30-4:20 pm. Beyond Dashboards: AI for Real Operational and Strategic Decision Making. Speaker: Jeff Soplop, CEO & Founder, Nimble Energy, Inc.
- Thursday, March 12, 8:30-9:20 am. Climate Adaptation: Decarbonization and Resilience in LEED v5. Speaker: Stefanie Young, VP, Client Solutions, US Green Building Council
- Thursday, March 12, 8:30-9:20 am. The Silent Threat: How Facility Delays Impact Operations, Costs, and Safety. Speaker: David Trask, National Director, ARC Facilities
- Thursday, March 12, 9:30-10:20 am. The One Thing AI Experts Won’t Tell You About Your Data. Speaker: Josh Lowe, Chief Solutions Officer & Co-Founder, AkitaBox
About Charlotte
Wondering about what to do in Charlotte? Learn more about NFMT East’s new location and experience: the best that Charlotte has to offer.
Visit NFMT East 2026 to learn more about the show. Ready to register for the show? Go to the Registration page here.
