Collaborate to Innovate IFMA’s World Workplace 2015

IFMA’s World Workplace is… Our annual conference. The preeminent learning and networking event for our profession. The only FM event focused on our needs and interests as facility professionals and as IFMA members.

The future of the workplace is ours to create. As a professional community, our best resource is each other. We gather at World Workplace to exchange ideas and gain inspiration in a supportive and empowering environment. We Collaborate to Innovate, discussing shared challenges and finding solutions together. Collaborate to Innovate

Every World Workplace experience is unique. Whether this is your 1 st, 5 th, 10 th or 20 th conference, you’ll add to your resources and contacts, and gain new advice and insights that will benefit you professionally and personally. We each get out of World Workplace what we put in; which is why together, we get so much more. Our Community. Our Interests.

We all arrive in search of something. A best practice, a sustainable tip, a helpful product, a fresh perspective, reconnecting with fellow members, or simply an unforgettable experience… we’ll find what we’re looking for at our annual conference. Our Goals. Our Future.

Time away from the ordinary…  Better practices: Compare processes with colleagues managing similar facilities.  Better products: Relieve hiccups and headaches with solutions discovered in the expo hall.  Questions answered: Sessions focus on practical application — what you learn can be put into action immediately.  Problems solved: Facility tours take you inside for a first-hand look at systems and operations. Total Immersion in the Workplace

…to engage in the extraordinary.  First-time Attendee Orientation: New to World Workplace? We’ll get you started on the right path.  IFMA’s Career Fair: Meet directly with employers seeking qualified FMs. You could land a new job while you’re there!  Welcome Reception: Whoop it up at Denver’s legendary Grizzly Rose, featuring entertainment by award-winning country band Sawyer Brown!  Awards of Excellence: Two celebrations on the final day. Plus Well-Deserved “Me Time”

Each of us is living a different FM story; but we’re all on the same page. Build a learning agenda around your professional problem areas. Choose sessions applicable to your daily responsibilities. Discover solutions to issues you’re handling right now in your facilities. Gain a renewed outlook on workplace leadership and ingenuity. Stimulate your drive to achieve personal and professional goals. Our Needs. Our Conference.

IFMA’s Fall Symposium, Oct. 3-9 Instructor-led knowledge- and skill-building courses held in conjunction with IFMA’s World Workplace at the Hyatt Regency Denver.  Begin or complete program requirements for your FMP.  Complete program requirements for your SFP with the full series of courses.  Prepare to earn the most respected certification in FM with a one- or three- day CFM Exam Prep Workshop.  Explore the roles, responsibilities and core competencies that make up the profession with IFMA’s Essentials of FM Workshops. Visit worldworkplace.org for course dates and pricing. Meet P.D. Goals in One Place

Make a strong business case for attending. Focus on what your organization will gain as a result of your attendance:  Measurable boost in operational efficiencies.  Noticeable improvement in employee performance.  Assurance of excellence in the management of your facilities.  Collected information shared with teammates and co-workers. Visit for tips & templates. Convince Your Boss

Let’s Make a Strong Showing Attending together makes it even more rewarding. Let’s Collaborate to Innovate in Denver this October, returning to our workplaces with resourceful solutions, achievable strategies and a renewed outlook on our professional future.