In an era where the pace of technological advancement accelerates daily, the role of maintenance and reliability has never been more critical. IMC 2024 is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to lead with foresight and innovation. Dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics are transforming the maintenance landscape, enabling leaders to predict, prevent and address challenges more efficiently than ever before.
Calendar of Events for FM Professionals
December 2024
BIFMA’s accredited CEU: Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture takes place on December 19 at 12 pm EST. Part of BIFMA’s Monthly Learning Series, this course compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products. LEVEL by BIFMA’s furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.
Who should attend:
- A&D professionals
- LEED and WELL accredited professionals
- Sales/marketing professionals
- Facility managers, owners and CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation)
- Instructors and students
- Manufacturers of commercial furniture and accessories
- Suppliers to the commercial furniture industry
Program credits:
- IDCEC – 1.0 HSW designation
- AIA – 1.0 LU/HSW
- GBCI – 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP
Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture [BIFMA webinar]
January 2025
SFMA 2025 Conference & Exhibition gathers members of the Sports Field Management Association and allows them to share information with other successful members of the sports turf industry. In addition to educational seminars, hands-on workshops and the latest technology on display, conference attendees are able to tour professional, college and municipal facilities that offer a range of insights to take back home.
Attendees can take advantage of the continuing education units (CEUs) offered at the SFMA Conference each year. Earn up to 1.5 CEUs through SFMA. In addition to SFMA, the following professional organizations may be providing CEUs for attending education sessions at the conference:
- American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)
- National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
- Irrigation Association (IA)
- Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
SFMA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition [sports field management]
Intersec 2025 will unite the emergency services, security and safety industry and accelerate conversations to explore strategies and source technologies for the challenges faced by global security leaders and professionals. The event showcases integrated technology for global security: protection, disruption and sustainability. Featuring representation from over 50 countries with 10+ official international country pavilions, the event provides a unique opportunity to connect, network, source and succeed in business face-to-face with security suppliers from around the world.
In its 26th year, the Intersec 2025 edition is expected to convene over 43,000 industry professionals from 130+ countries, including installers and integrators, procurement and purchasing professionals, consultants and specifiers, security end-users / service providers, and manufacturers and distributors. Over 1,000 international exhibitors will showcase a comprehensive range of security products through 12 halls, showcasing 5 key product and service groups alongside 8 content features across Commercial & Perimeter Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, and Cybersecurity.
The ARA Show 2025 is the American Rental Association’s annual trade show for the equipment and event rental industry. It provides attendees and exhibitors alike the opportunity to learn, network and buy/sell. For the last 66 years, it has continued to grow and is considered the world’s largest equipment and event rental trade show.
Rental business owners, managers and their teams come to The ARA Show for one reason: to find things. Whether it’s new products to keep them competitive, ideas to improve their operations, or connections with suppliers, the motive is the same: discover something new. The show features 39 hours of education.
As the world’s largest equipment and event rental industry trade show, The ARA Show is the perfect place to take a moment to work on your business, instead of in it. The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas will be a can’t-miss event for those looking to discover top-quality innovations and their true profit potential.
February 2025
ASSP’s SafetyFOCUS is a premier education event offered by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). It is the place for safety professionals to gain in-depth training on important safety topics and collaborate with expert instructors and fellow safety professionals on real-world challenges. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned manager, ASSP’s education is designed to meet you wherever you are and help you achieve your individual goals. Connect in person with your peers for insightful discussions on leading issues facing the safety profession. World-class instructors set SafetyFOCUS 2025 apart by delivering interactive safety training that you can apply as soon as you return to the workplace, with CEU credits available.
All registration levels include:
Access to all course materials
CEUs added to your transcript within 48 to 72 hours of course completion
Engage in live discussion with your instructor and classmates
Participate in exercises and breakout groups in a small classroom setting
Networking with peers and share real-life experiences to broaden your perspective
Connect through fun and interactive activities to build lasting relationships
ASSP’s Safety Focus also offers Special 2-day courses with increased CEU credits (3.0 each). Courses cover:
Risk Assessment & Management for Safety Professionals
Integrating Z10 to Manage Occupational Safety & Health
Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Safety & Health
Prevention Through Design
Titled “The event for everything HVACR” and first held in 1930, the AHR Expo 2025 offers three full days (February 10-12) of jam-packed networking, education, socializing and experiencing everything new in HVACR. The Show floor will be buzzing with all-new products + tech, industry people, product demos and endless learning opportunities and the most recent updates from every segment of the HVACR industry. This is your opportunity to interact 1:1 with the latest innovations and the people that are inventing them. Manufacturers and suppliers from around the world unveil the latest additions to their product line-ups, demonstrate what is new and innovative about the technologies, provide technical support, and answer questions.
Attendees range from product designers, engineers and architects to installers, end-users and facility operators. Explore best practices, trends, and key issues facing the HVACR industry with the expansive education program featuring accredited sessions including AHR Panel Discussions, Seminar Sessions, New Product Presentations, and free ASHRAE Winter Conference sessions and paid ASHRAE Learning Institute courses.
Co-located February 8-12: ASHRAE Winter Conference 2025
The AHR Expo 2025 conference badge provides entrance to the co-located ASHRAE Winter Conference, which convenes 3,000+ buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for a 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing committee meetings and social events. It includes several conference tracks focusing on resources to design, build, control, commission and operate facilities and infrastructure that need to not only be efficient, but resilient. The conference badge provides entrance to the AHR Expo.
The biggest three days of the year for restaurant facilities professionals, RFMA 2025 is the Restaurant Facility Management Association’s annual conference. Attendees gather from coast to coast to expand their network, enhance their facilities knowledge and find the solutions and vendors they need.
Whether you are just starting your facilities career or are a seasoned professional, RFMA 2025 offers a range of opportunities just for you, including:
- Invaluable networking and connection opportunities each day
- Education for all levels of restaurant facilities professionals
- The latest trends and efficient new solutions to help run facilities better
- Fun conference events that expand your network
- Vendors from coast to coast to help keep restaurants running
Connecting Western Canada’s building and construction industries, BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 is where the industry’s top thinkers, veterans, and leading suppliers unite to share transformative ideas, pioneering projects, and cutting-edge products that are driving the built environment forward.
An extensive educational program offers sessions of interest to a range of professionals and provides technical updates relevant to Western Canada’s most active development Select seminars and workshops from across the BUILDEX educational conference program are accredited for continuing education credits by AIBC, IDCEC, BC Housing and BOMI.
Exhibiting companies at the cutting edge of innovation will showcase their latest products and services that are transforming the building industry, alongside established market brands and products.
New for 2025: BUILDEX and Canadian Wood Council’s exciting new collaboration brings WoodWorks to BUILDEX in 2025, integrating WoodWorks’ technical expertise and wood products industry representation into BUILDEX Vancouver 2025. This collaboration builds on a shared commitment to advancing Canada’s built environment and expands BUILDEX’s focus on innovative materials, design, and construction practices.
Join the 2025 Future FM National Summit: Technology in FM on February 27 as it delves into discussions about cutting-edge technology and its influence on the industry. Potential implementation strategies, and how emerging technology will shape the industry over the next 12 months and beyond will be examined. Stay on top of the challenges in this fast-paced industry transformation and hear from leaders and innovators to pick up the latest FM insights in digital technologies.
Presenters will explore:
- The Journey of Technology in FM
- How to Prepare for AI
- Green Energy, Electric and Driverless Vehicles
- Practical Application of Technology in FM
March 2025
Experience firsthand the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of facilities management at NFMT 2025. From smart building solutions to sustainable practices, NFMT 2025 offers a comprehensive platform to stay informed and inspired. The FacilitiesNet brand, including Building Operating Management magazine, Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine, fnPrime membership, and the ProFM credential, offers this 24th annual comprehensive three-day conference and trade show. The event is free to attend, convening some 5,000 FM-related professionals from across the U.S. and abroad representing all types of facilities, along with industry experts and leading suppliers.
One of the largest FM events in the country, NFMT 2025 provides up-to-date advancements and knowledgeable practices in the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of nonresidential buildings. Discover the latest facility management innovations and solutions at NFMTs Expo Hall; explore a wide range of more than 300 exhibitors showcasing cutting‐edge products and services that can revolutionize your FM practices.
NFMT 2025 (National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo)
April 2025
GCUC North America 2025 brings together decision-makers and game-changers in the coworking and flexible workspace industry to shape the future of work, together. This unique conference experience is packed with expert insights, visionary conversations, educational programming, breakouts, opportunities for connection and a showcase of industry-leading partners.
GCUC is designed for a diverse range of professionals within the coworking and flexible workspace industry. GCUC is a best fit for: coworking owners and operators; developers and landlords; aspiring coworking entrepreneurs; shared-workspace enthusiasts; corporate real estate, HR leaders and workplace strategists; and service providers and technology innovators.
GCUC is a global phenomenon at the crossroads of workplace hospitality, real estate, technology, wellness, and the future of work. GCUC has hosted 44+ conferences around the world, connecting over 20,000 people and creating countless “a-ha” moments for coworking enthusiasts, developers, landlords, and industry pros.
June 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, NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future. The exhibition comprises nearly 1 million sq. ft. of exhibition space, 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 exhibition of NeoCon is complemented by first-class educational programming featuring daily keynotes and array of accredited seminars and special programs.
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.