World Workplace is the most longstanding and well-respected learning and networking event for facility management and related professions (IT, PM, HR, engineering, security, real estate, sustainability, energy, etc.).

World Workplace facilitates idea-sharing and knowledge-exchange between all professionals who support the work environment. We come together to find resourceful solutions to common facility challenges; discover achievable strategies that will get the attention of customers, supervisors and colleagues; exchange best practices for managing facilities, teams and projects; and gain new skills, fresh perspectives and a renewed outlook on our future.

Yes. Groups of four or more from the same company with a single company contact will receive the fifth registration FREE. Please contact an IFMA Customer Service Specialist at +1-713-623-4362 or email registrations@ifma.org for details. (Only valid for Full Event registrations, and must be submitted and/or processed at the same time.)

No. IFMA membership is individually based and non-transferable; however, nonmember FM professionals who register for the Full Event receive a complimentary one-year Discovery membership.

No. IFMA membership is individually based and non-transferable; however, nonmember FM professionals who register for the Full Event receive a complimentary one-year IFMA Discovery membership.

IFMA reserves the right to cancel an IFMA educational event due to low enrollment, unforeseen factors, or any other reason making it practically or economically inadvisable to conduct the event. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified as promptly as the circumstances permit (although IFMA cannot be liable for any failure to notify). IFMA, however, cannot be responsible for any other costs, losses or inconveniences that a registrant may incur, such as costs of transportation (plane, train, rental car, etc.), hotel cancellation fees, reservation fees, lost pay, vacation or leave time, etc.

Full refunds will be granted for cancellation received in writing to IFMA before August 6, 2025. No refunds will be issued on cancellations received after August 6, 2025, or for conference no-shows. Substitutions are accepted in lieu of cancellations. You are allowed a one-time transfer for your registration as long as your replacement is a member. If your substitute is not a member, he/she will need to become a member to receive the transfer.No refunds will be issued for social event tickets, facility tours, IFMA Courses, or donations.

Choose from one of the hotels included in IFMA’s official hotel block for discounted rates. The booking deadline for reduced rates is August 12.View your options and book your room(s) directly from the World Workplace website.

We want you to be comfortable so that you can fully enjoy your experience. Business casual attire is encouraged. We suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you during the day as the rooms are air-conditioned. Casual attire is suitable for the Welcome Reception.

All seating is general admission — first-come, first-served. For educational sessions, we recommend selecting two in each timeslot in case the room for your first choice fills up. The Opening Keynote, Plenary Session and Awards of Excellence are held in an auditorium, ensuring enough seating for all attendees. Seating is general admission; however, honorees are assigned reserved tables close to the stage.

No. IFMA membership is individually based and non-transferable; however, nonmember FM professionals who register for the Full Event receive a complimentary one-year Discovery membership.

For your comfort and convenience, a first aid station, business center (for shipping, mailing, faxing photocopying, printing), information counters (for questions about the conference or local attractions) are provided at the convention center.

Yes. IFMA is committed to promoting sustainable business practices and minimizing our carbon footprint at every event.

Bins are located throughout the convention center for recycling papers, and used cans/bottles.

Post-conference panel notes, presentations, proceedings and session evaluations are available online.

Surplus materials and supplies are recycled or donated to a local school or charity.

By registering for World Workplace, you authorize IFMA the right to photograph and/or videotape you, and to use the photographs/video in all formats and media for any purpose, including but not limited to education, marketing and trade. Registrants hold harmless and release IFMA from all claims arising out of the use of photographs/video, including without limitation all claims for compensation, libel, invasion of privacy or violation of copyright ownership.