Conferences & Events

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IFMA organizes and participates in many educational and networking events throughout the year, addressing issues that affect both the facility management profession and the FM professional. From management training and continuing education courses to all-encompassing conferences and expositions, facility managers as well as those in related professions have the opportunity to acquire timely information in settings conducive to discussion, evaluation and growth.

The following events are listed in chronological order.

IFMA’s FM-3D
Feb. 27-29, 2008 | Houston, Texas
Best Practices Forum | Management Summit | Leaders’ Conference
Three of IFMA’s most interactive events are combined into one conference, offering sessions and discussions on strategic leadership and strategic facility planning.

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Exhibiting/Sponsorship Information (closed for the 2008 event)

IFMA Industries Forum 2008
April 30-May 2, 2008 | Denver, Colo.
Spring Meetings of IFMA’s Industry-Specific Councils
The co-location of participating IFMA councils’ spring meetings, together with an opening and closing keynote, facility tours and networking activities.

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IFMA’s Spring Symposium
May 13-16, 2008 | Phoenix, Ariz.
IFMA Competency Courses Plus the CFM® Exam Review
IFMA’s mid-year educational event, geared toward those pursuing professional credentialing (Facility Management Professional and Certified Facility Manager®), individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and skills, and FM teams interested in group training.

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IFMA’s Fall Symposium
Oct. 11-14, 2008 | Dallas, Texas
IFMA Competency Courses Plus the CFM® Exam Review
Held the week prior to IFMA’s signature event, World Workplace, the Fall Symposium is another opportunity for facility professionals to attend core competency courses and a CFM® Exam Review, add valuable contacts to their peer network, and raise their level of expertise.

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European Facility Management Conference
June 10-11, 2008 | Manchester, U.K.
The Single Most Relevant FM Event in Europe
A joint venture hosted by IFMA, EuroFM, the British Institute for Facilities Management (BIFM), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and University of Salford, the EFMC gathers approximately 600 delegates from around the world to participate in educational and networking activities.

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IFMA’s World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo
Oct. 15-17, 2008 | Dallas, Texas
The Youniversal Facility Management Experience
The single most important educational, networking and buying event for the facility management profession, IFMA’s World Workplace gives facility professionals and those in related fields the opportunity to tap into the association’s extensive resources—benefits available to members of this prestigious organization year round.

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2008 Exhibitor Prospectus
2008 Expo Floor Plan
Booth Application
2008 Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities