2008 Events
IFMA's 2008 Spring Symposium - www.ifma.org/learning/events/spring08_sym.cfm
May 13-16. Phoenix, Ariz.
The symposium, sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), is an educational event geared to increasing participants’ knowledge of the industry, reinforcing their FM skills, improving their radar, and providing networking opportunities.
American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2008 National Convention & Design Exposition - www.aia.org
May 15-17. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
With the theme of “We the People,” the conference will address Our Place in the World; Where We Live; Where We Work; How We Come Together; and Our Place on the Land. Courses encompass leadership/community, design, practice, security, marketing, environment, management, codes, ADA, and technology topics.
The National BIM Conference - www.ecobuildamerica.com/
May 20-22, Anaheim Convention Center. Anaheim, Calif.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent and computable three-dimensional data set shared across disciplines. This conference, the only dedicated to the IT needs of facilities and constructions, will address leveraging electronic data throughout the lifecycle of a facility and defining and sharing information standards.
Lightfair - www.lightfair.com
May 28-30. Las Vegas Convention Center.
The annual architectural and commercial lighting conference features more than200 hours of CEU/LU-accredited educational options covering a range of topics including lighting software and applications, business and lighting fundamentals, design innovation and product updates, and project case studies.
GreenWorks Expo - www.greenbusinessworksexpo.net/
June 3-6, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Intended for corporations and municipalities seeking to develop or enhance sustainable business practices and those who might be pursuing LEED Certification, this conference is Atlanta’s first comprehensive environmental EXPO designed to educate corporations and municipalities about sustainability programs, services and products available to support their environmental stewardship efforts. The education tracks available at this conference are applicable toward LEED Certification.
American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition - www.aiha.org/aihce08/default.htm
May 31-June 5. Minneapolis Convention Center. Minneapolis.
Sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®), the conference will offer hundreds of educational sessions and an Expo featuring more than 300+ exhibitors.
2008 Design-Build for Federal Facilities - www.dbia.org
Summer 2008. Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the conference offers two educational tracks: Defining the Scope of a Project and Effective Implementation of a Design-Build Project. The theme for the event, A Proven Process, Not a Panacea, reflects the role of design-build as another "tool in the capital construction toolbox" to assist federal practitioners in implementing integrated project delivery methods and processes employing best practices, while recognizing the government's need to develop utilitarian facilities within budgetary constraints.
2008 World Safety Conference & Exposition (WSC&E) - www.nfpa.org
June 2-5. Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
The annual conference of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), WSC&E offers more than 150 education sessions in 11 tracks, a series of one and two-day pre-conference seminars, and a three-day exposition highlighting some of the most cutting-edge products available. Hundreds of experts including engineers, architects and municipal officials gather at this conference to share insights. Continuing Education Units are available for most sessions. Topics will include ethanol; fire detection; high-rise fire detection; the latest in fire protection research; emergency evacuation planning for people with disabilities; and code changes in the wake of the MGM Grand Fire.
2008 World Safety Conference and Exposition - www.nfpa.org
June 2-6. Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Las Vegas.
Geared to professionals in fire protection, life safety, electrical, and security, this conference offers more than 150 educational sessions. The conference plays a key role in developing codes and standards that affect the construction and operation of every building or physical installation in the country, including safety and security issues.
40th Annual NeoCon® World's Trade Fair - www.merchandisemart.com
June 9-11. The Merchandise Mart. Chicago, Ill.
The contract furnishings industry's premier event and North America's largest conference and exhibition for interior design and facilities management, NeoCon World's Trade Fair will feature the latest cutting-edge products from more than 1,200 companies as well as educational seminars, keynote presentations, and show components such as the Buildings Show®, Office Expo by Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA), NEWHospitality, Fine Design Residential Furnishings Show™, GREENlife™, The Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition (ASCTEX), and TechnoCon.™
American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Development Conference & Exposition:
Safety 2008 - www.asse.org/speakerpage08
June 9-12. Las Vegas.
This show, sponsored by ASSE, features advanced, technically oriented and practical presentations at beginning, intermediate, advanced, and executive levels. It covers safety management/administration, risk management/insurance, safety engineering, fire protection, industrial hygiene, construction, safety training, fleet safety, product safety, and off-job safety.
2008 European IFMA Leaders' Conference - domains.euroforum.com/efmc2008/
June 10-11. Palace Hotel, Manchester, UK.
This one-day conference will provide IFMA chapter leaders with the opportunity to make connections, develop leadership skills and learn about resources available from IFMA headquarters.
CIB W70 International Conference in Facilities Management (FM 2008) - www.fmresearch.co.uk/
June 16-18. Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.
With an international bent, this conference focuses on the design and management approaches that can support healthy and creative work environments. It looks at developing creative, stimulating, healthy, and innovative environments that leverage building intelligence, support the culture and heritage, and deal with asset maintenance and management.
BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show -
www.bomaconvention.org
June 22-24. Colorado Convention Center, Denver.
The BOMA Convention brings together more than 4,000 commercial real estate industry executives—owners, property and facilities managers, asset managers, investors, leasing agents, financial managers, architects, developers and suppliers. The Office Building Show, sponsored by Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and Buildings Magazine, includes a Green Pavilion and ENERGY STAR Showcase.
StormCon: The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition - www.stormcon.com
August 3–7. Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL.
Conference provides the latest stormwater program management and BMPs performance case studies, research, technology, and services–in an unparalleled education and training setting for anyone involved in surface-water quality.
14th International Society for Respiratory Protection - www.isrp.com/dublin/
September 14-19. O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.
An educational and informational service to all individuals involved in respiratory protection. Conference provides the latest information on important industry innovations for both residential and commercial sectors.
Facility Decisions - www.facilitydecisions.com
September 16-17. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
Conference tracks include the FM mission: managing assets, people and initiatives; building technology: applications and innovations; operations and engineering: optimizing system performance and investments; energy and power: ensuring efficiency and supply; at work: the practitioner's perspective; sustainability: design, operations and interiors; and security: redefining 'safe'.
IIDEX/NeoCon® Canada - www.merchandisemart.com
September 25-26. The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON, Canada
Now in its 24th year IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is Canada's leading exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment. It attracts more than 15,000 attendees and features more than 385 exhibitors from across Canada and the United States.
Building Maintenance & Asset Management Expo Asia 2008 - www.maintenance-asia.com
September 25-26. IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre; Bangkok, Thailand
The international exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively on building maintenance and asset management industry in Asia is set to be the largest annual gathering and dedicated market place for international suppliers to showcase their latest equipment, tools, technology and methods to a targeted maintenance professional audience from across Asia.
GreenXchange Xpo - www.greenxchangexpo.com/live/50/TB796668
October 1-3. Los Angeles Convention Center.
The Marketplace Areas on the Expo Floor will include: a Transportation Showcase, Sustainable Building, Design and Development Showcase, Renewable Energy Showcase, Clean Tech Showcase, and an International and Investment Showcase. The Conference Themes will include: non-renewable energy; renewable Energy; air, water, and waste; sustainable building and design; clean technology; IT, transport and infrastructure; capitalizing on green technology; and climate change policy.
NeoCon Xpress - www.merchandisemart.com
October 2-3 Los Angeles Convention Center. Los Angeles
The second annual NeoCon® Xpress, the West-coast's premier contract furnishings show for interior design and facility management, will include hundreds of hot new products from top-name manufacturers in a variety of market segments, including Corporate, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Government Building Products, Technology Solutions, and Eco-Friendly/Sustainable.
World Workplace - www.worldworkplace.org/2008/
October 15-17. Dallas Convention Center. Dallas.
Sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the World Workplace Conference & Expo represents a multi-national, multi-disciplined discussion on the built environment, addressing challenges universal to the facility management profession in order to help you find the best solutions for your workplace.
9th World Congress of Metropolis - www.metropoliscongress2008.com
October 22-25. Sydney, Australia.
Metropolis is an organization based in Barcelona which represents 100 of the world’s cities with populations greater than 1 million people.
NeoCon® East - www.merchandisemart.com
October 29-30. Baltimore Convention Center. Baltimore.
NeoCon East showcases interior design, architectural, and facilities management industries of the Mid-Atlantic region, with a special focus on the Federal Design Community. Highlights include a variety of manufacturers on GSA schedule, keynote speakers, the Prime Design competition, tours and educational programming. The show includes four show components, including: Government Interiors™; Buildings Show; GREENlife™: Products for Sustainable Environments; and the Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition.
2008 Design-Build Conference & Expo - www.designbuildexpo.com
November 3-5. Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino & Convention Center, Las Vegas.
This conference attracts nearly 1,700 owners, architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, acquisition professionals, project managers, and many other industry leaders who represent the entire spectrum of integrated project delivery services. Educational sessions cover four tracks: Managing the Design-Build Process; Risk Management; Innovation in Design-Build; and Engaging Specialty Contractors and Suppliers.
HEALTHCARE DESIGN ’08 - www.hcd08.com
November 8-11. Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington D.C.
The conference is sponsored by Vendome Group LLC, in association with The Center for Health Design and encompasses the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Conference. Topics will include evidence-based design research methodologies, case studies, safe hospital design, green design and sustainability, and the impact of technology on facility design, both in the United States and internationally.
GreenBuild International Conference and Expo - www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 19-21. Boston.
The theme of this year’s conference will be Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability. Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the conference and expo is an opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders on the topic of green building movement and its diverse specialties.
Hospitality Design Asia Exhibition and Conference - www.hdasiaexpo.com
Dates TBA. Hong Kong.
The conference will address the greening of hospitality; global restaurant design, lifestyle design, the high-tech world of lighting hospitality, and other topics. It is geared to designers, architects, hotel/restaurant owner operators, builders and developers creating hospitality spaces in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, India, Japan, Korea, Dubai, and other fast-growing areas in Asia Pacific.
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