Take Your Facility & Career to New Heights

IFMA’s
World Workplace^®

Your Facility Conference & Expo

Oct. 16-18, 2019 | Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Phoenix Convention Center

Expo Floor Plan Booth Application Exhibitor Listing Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunities

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2018 photos are now available!

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Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote Speaker

Robyn BenincasaFounder of World Class Teams, and World Champion Adventure RacerRegister | Learn more

Plenary Session Speaker

Rex MillerAuthor and Futurist, Principal for MindShiftRegister | Learn more

Plenary Session Speaker

Mim Senft, CWWS, GBA, AAI, RYTPresident and CEO of Motivity Partners, Co-Founder and CEO for Global Women 4 WellbeingRegister | Learn more

Awards Luncheon Keynote

Peter HinssenCo-founder & Partner at nexxworksRegister | Learn more

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Register by June 17, 2019 to save $100.All prices shown are in US Dollars.

World Workplace 2019 registration form

$ 785 Members

$ 1,075 Nonmembers^*

Full Event

All-access pass to conference & expo
Welcome reception & awards luncheon
THE After Party
Online access to the conference proceedings

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$ 934 Members

$ 1,224 Nonmembers^*

Full Event PLUS!

All Full Event features, PLUS:
Foundation Celebration
CEU processing
2 drink tickets at THE After Party

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$ 395 Members

$ 495 Nonmembers

One-Day Registration

Access to conference & expo activities
Meal functions & lunch vouchers
Opening keynote & welcome reception (Wednesday only)
Awards luncheon & closing keynote (Friday only)

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Additional Registration Options

Pre-conference
Group rate
Student rates
Spouse rates
CEUs
Facility Tours (Tuesday only)

IFMA Foundation Celebration
Opening & Closing Keynotes
Welcome Reception
Closing Keynote & Awards Luncheon
THE After Party

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^*Nonmembers purchasing the Full Event or Full Event PLUS! will receive a complimentary one year of IFMA base and local chapter membership.

“I attend World Workplace to increase my knowledge of leading FM trends. I always set learning goals, and I’ve never been disappointed in meeting them.”

Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, SFP, Director of Facilities & Energy Management Operations, Central Bucks School District
“World Workplace provides me with the opportunity to attend classes that advance my career, better understand the industry and earn CEUs.”

Rhonda Rezac, Associate, FMP, RSP i-SPACE
“The most exciting part of World Workplace is sharing stories and experiences with people from all over the world. It’s an unforgettable experience.”

Samson Lee, Vice President, Facility Operations – Asia Pacific, AllianceBernstein Hong Kong Ltd.
“For me, World Workplace is the highlight of the FM year. Fantastic networking with FMs from around the world, and inspiration gained from the many great presentations.”

Kati Barklund, Senior Solution Specialist – Modern Workplace, Microsoft, Stockholm, Sweden
“When I joined IFMA I managed one facility about 450,000 S.F. It was no coincidence that as I grew in IFMA I saw my career grow. I was given a portfolio to manage and now manage a region where I have 9 accounts, over 8,000,000 S.F. and am responsible for 150 staff members.”

Jim Daymut, SVP, Jones Lang LaSalle, Northern Ohio Chapter, IFMA member since 1996
“I attribute a great portion of my current success to IFMA. The educational and networking opportunities are wonderful. I am so grateful to those IFMA members who have mentored me over the years. IFMA has helped to shape my career in ways I never could have imagined!”

Teresa Rodgers, Seattle Chapter, IFMA member since 2004

Deeper Dive Sessions: Thoroughly explore topics that can impact your career and facilities

Schedule at a Glance

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October 15

1:00 pm - 4:15 pm Deeper Dive Sessions

“The Disaster Experience for Facility Managers” (A Tabletop Exercise) — This simulation will put you in the throes of real-life disaster situations, as they unfold. You will make critical decisions and deal with the consequences of those decisions! After you’ve finished, you’ll understand the importance of advance disaster and continuity planning.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Facility Tours

Front and back-of-house facility tours are an illuminating part of the World Workplace learning experience. Discuss processes and challenges with fellow tour participants. Take away practical tips and new perspectives on managing unique spaces.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Foundation Gala

You don’t want to miss the Foundation Gala! Be a part of the IFMA community that is helping to IGNITE the FM. Enjoy a wine toss, great food, networking, silent auction and meet the fabulous FM students receiving scholarships. All proceeds benefit making FM a career of choice.

October 16

10:30 am - 11:30 am Opening Keynote

IFMA's World Workplace opens with Robyn Benincasa, founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class Teams of their own.
11:30 am - 5:00 pm Expo Floor

Hundreds of exhibitors are ready with information and demonstrations. Shop around. Get to know the products; get to know the vendors. Build your contact list. Questions answered; problems solved.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Reception

As you enter the Duce take a step back in time, this repurposed warehouse displays a sense of nostalgia with an eclectic design. Join us as we celebrate World Workplace and create our own Blast from the Past with food, drinks, music and more.

October 17

October 18

8:00 am - 12:45 pm Education Sessions

Gain resourceful solutions to nagging facility challenges; take away best practices for managing facilities, teams and projects; tailor a learning experience to meet your needs and challenge
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Closing Keynote

‘The Day After Tomorrow’, speaks to an exponentially changing world and its consequences for organizations of Today. Peter Hinssen is a serial entrepreneur, adviser, author of four bestselling business books and keynote speaker on the topics of radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. He introduces those pioneers who managed to move (way) beyond Tomorrow-thinking in innovation and were able to change the course of entire industries. Above all, he talks about the business models, the organizational structures, the talent, the mindset, the technologies and the cultures needed to maximize our chances for survival in the Day After Tomorrow.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm THE After Party

Conclude your week with THE After Party. A perfect end to your World Workplace experience and celebrate this years Award Winners. THE After Party features dancing, networking, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Snappy casual attire is preferred.

World Workplace Expo

Your Expo: Get the connections. Get the scoop. Get the goods.

See new products in-person. Visit existing suppliers and source new partners. Gain technical information and specifications. Learn how to apply the tools you’re interested in to solve the problems you’re wrestling with. Shrink the purchasing process from weeks to hours.

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2019 registration is now open!

2018 photos are now available!

Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote Speaker

Plenary Session Speaker

Plenary Session Speaker

Awards Luncheon Keynote

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“I attend World Workplace to increase my knowledge of leading FM trends. I always set learning goals, and I’ve never been disappointed in meeting them.”

“World Workplace provides me with the opportunity to attend classes that advance my career, better understand the industry and earn CEUs.”

“The most exciting part of World Workplace is sharing stories and experiences with people from all over the world. It’s an unforgettable experience.”

“For me, World Workplace is the highlight of the FM year. Fantastic networking with FMs from around the world, and inspiration gained from the many great presentations.”

“When I joined IFMA I managed one facility about 450,000 S.F. It was no coincidence that as I grew in IFMA I saw my career grow. I was given a portfolio to manage and now manage a region where I have 9 accounts, over 8,000,000 S.F. and am responsible for 150 staff members.”

“I attribute a great portion of my current success to IFMA. The educational and networking opportunities are wonderful. I am so grateful to those IFMA members who have mentored me over the years. IFMA has helped to shape my career in ways I never could have imagined!”

Schedule at a Glance

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