December 8, 2025 – After 22 years in Baltimore, NFMT East 2026 is taking its show on the road. That’s right, the newly named NFMT East, taking place March 10-12, 2026, will offer the same informative facilities management (FM) content and industry exploration, wrapped in a brand-new experience in Charlotte, NC. 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.
Expo Hall
FMs discover the latest facility management innovations and solutions at NFMT’s Expo Hall. NFMT East features more than 300 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of cutting‐edge products and services that can revolutionize FM practices. Check out the Exhibitor list here.
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. FMs stay ahead of the curve with over 90 sessions to choose from and earn CEUs for every session they attend.
The NFMT East 2026 speaker roster is filling up with 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. No matter what issues a facility is facing, FMs can find industry experts who can help.
While the NFMT East 2026 conference agenda is not finalized yet, FMs may want to consider the following Education Tracks:
- The Digital Evolution: Exploring AI, Digital Twins, Automation, and Emerging Technologies.
- People & Performance: Optimizing Leadership, Supervision, and Workforce Management.
- Safe, Sound & Healthy: Advancing Safety, Security, and Wellness in Modern Environments.
- Cleaning for Performance: Smart strategies for cleaning and efficiency in commercial spaces.
- Mission Critical Environments: Ensuring uptime and resilience in data centers and critical facilities.
- Tech Market Trends: Adapting to evolving technologies, markets, and infrastructure demands.
- Energy Efficiency in Facilities: Practical solutions to lower utility costs and boost performance.
- Sustainability in the Built Environment: Strategies to meet climate goals and build greener operations.
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.
Stay tuned to the NFMT East 2026 website and keep informed on the latest additions to the show agenda. Ready to register for the show? Go to the Registration page here.
