Calendar of Events for FM Professionals

BIFMA kicks off its 2025 Monthly Learning Series on January 23, 2025 at 12 EST with “The Future of Senior Living: The Forces Driving Design”. Featuring speakers Sara Marberry (Sara Marberry LLC) and Jen McDermott (HKS), the session explores societal and economic forces shaping the senior living industry. Trends that will be discussed include the 100-year life, workforce shortages, the middle-income market, and climate change.

BIFMA’s Monthly Learning Series provides live virtual learning opportunities for designers, buyers, our members, and anyone interested in topics that connect furniture to the built environment. All webinars start at 12:00pm ET and require registration. There is no fee to attend.

The Future of Senior Living: The Forces Driving Design Webinar (BIFMA)

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.

ARA Show 2025 [equipment and event rental]

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

ASSP SafetyFOCUS 2025 [safety professionals]

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.

AHR Expo 2025 (International Air-conditioning / Heating / Refrigerating Exposition) + ASHRAE Winter Conference

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

RFMA 2025 [restaurant facilities]

As the largest and most specialized construction event in Saudi Arabia,Big 5 Construct Saudi offers unmatched opportunities to grow, collaborate, and innovate. With an extraordinary two-week format, this landmark event will unite industry leaders, cutting-edge innovations, and specialized solutions across every key sector of the built environment. Attendees will immerse themselves in transformative content, experience the latest technologies powering Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and forge connections with top-tier professionals and decision-makers.

Big 5 Construct Saudi is co-located with FM Expo Saudi Arabia during its second week (Feb. 24-27).

Week 1: Strong Foundations from Design to Build

Taking place first, Feb 15-18, Strong Foundations from Design to Build, focuses on the essential elements of heavy construction, concrete, HVAC and general construction, shaping the future of construction from the ground up.

Co-located events include:

• Total Concrete Saudi Arabia
• HVACR Saudi Arabia
• Heavy Saudi Arabia

Week 2: Transforming Projects from Fit-out to Services

Following week one, the second week, Feb 24 – 27, Transforming Projects from Fit-out to Services, showcases the innovations of windows, doors facades, stone and surface, and essential construction services that add the finishing touches to projects.

Co-located events include:

• FM Expo Saudi Arabia
• Saudi FM & Clean
• Marble and Stone Saudi Arabia
• Windows, Doors & Facades Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Hospital Design & Build Expo
• Urban Design & Landscape Saudi Arabia

Big 5 Construct Saudi [construction, design, FM, clean, HVAC/R]

ACREX India 2025, South Asia’s largest exhibition on air conditioning, heating, ventilation and intelligent buildings, takes place February 20-22, 2025. Themed “Unleashing India’s Potential For A Responsible Built Environment,” the 24th edition of ACREX India stands as the apex of South Asia’s HVAC industry. More than an exhibition, it’s a transformative experience catapulting the industry into the future and serves as a powerhouse of innovation, featuring cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions. ACREX India 2025 is where HVAC pioneers unveil groundbreaking products, redefining the landscape and propelling the industry towards an era of Decarbonization, Innovation & Automation. This dynamic convergence of minds in Bengaluru fosters collaboration among industry professionals, policymakers, engineers, and thought leaders. ACREX India 2025 isn’t just a trade show; it’s a commitment to excellence and a catalyst for shaping a future where Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation and building services embody efficiency and sustainability against the backdrop of Bengaluru’s dynamic spirit and technological prowess.

ACREX India 2025 [HVAC]

Themed “FM & AI: everything you need to know,” Workplace Futures 2025 will tackle one of the most talked about issues in the technology arena — artificial intelligence. Specifically, AI and FM. Building on the very successful Workplace Futures ’23, where the focus was on technology beyond the information age, and ’24, which sharpened the focus to people and technology, Workplace Futures 2025 turns the spotlight on AI — how it differs from other “smart” technologies and why we need to be working now to prepare ourselves and adapt our businesses to the ever-changing FM marketplace. Topics of discussion will cover what AI is and what it means for the future of FM, how AI is being used now, the pros and cons of AI, the opportunities and challenges, and whether we are ready for this change.

Workplace Futures is an annual hybrid conference for the facilities management, workplace and property sectors. First launched in 2007, each year’s event has a different theme focusing on current and emerging issues. The event provides valuable insights on this theme and offers educational sessions, time for discussion and networking, and the presentation of the Technology in FM Award.

Workplace Futures 2025 [FM & AI]

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.

BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 [A/D/C, PM]

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

Future FM National Summit 2025: Technology in FM

An accredited CEU, BIFMA’s “Understanding the BIFMA Standard for Furniture Ergonomics” debuts February 27 at 12 EST. Speaker Lucy Hart (Ergocentric Seating Systems) pulls back the curtain on the science and application of ergonomics principles as outlined in the new standard, ANSI/BIFMA X10.1 – Ergonomics Requirements for Furniture Designed for Computer Use. She will explain the scope and requirements along with how the standard contributes to industry certifications LEVEL and WELL.

BIFMA’s Monthly Learning Series provides live virtual learning opportunities for designers, buyers, BIFMA members, and anyone interested in topics that connect furniture to the built environment. All webinars start at 12:00pm ET and require registration. There is no fee to attend.

Understanding the BIFMA Standard for Furniture Ergonomics

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)

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.

GCUC North America 2025 [coworking, flexible spaces]