Why Attend IFMA's World Workplace?

Facility Professionals:
The Benefits of Attending
Employers:
The Benefits of Sending Your FM or Facility Team

Prepare to take your seat at the CEO's table.
Your contributions have a direct impact on your employer's bottom line. Successful FM links the role of the facility to an organization's core business strategies. Recognition that "smart facility management drives smart business" is growing. Ensure that you're a part of C-suite conversations, driving innovation and leading change to advance the business you support.

More for less.
Acquire more information, best practices, strategies and professional contacts in less time and at a lower cost than searching for answers yourself.

Quality information.
As the recognized FM authority, IFMA knows what facility professionals need to manage and maintain facilities. Find out what's on trend and on the horizon from the most reliable resource for facility management.

Education made-to-order.
Identify educational sessions applicable to your job and tailor a learning agenda directly related to your responsibilities and facility challenges.

Return to your office with answers.
Take away realistic techniques that can be put into practice in your facility immediately. Take proven methodologies back to the office for discussion or implementation.

Search on site.
Save yourself hours of independent product and service research. See hundreds of facility solutions in one place, at one time, in a variety of product categories.

Talk shop.
Find out what others are doing in their facilities. Compare processes and programs with other professionals—discover lessons learned so you don't waste valuable time and money making the same mistakes.

Enjoy yourself.
You work hard all year. Take three days to connect with colleagues and friends in an amazing city! Enjoy a full program of learning, networking and special events focused on topics of interest to you.

Ensure that FM goals align with the overall strategic goals of your organization.
Facility management practices impact the image, profitability and longevity of your business. Your facility professional plays a significant role in the aptitude of your workplace. Your FM can gain valuable knowledge and skills for developing and implementing plans and programs focused on your long-term business strategy.

Save your organization time, money and ongoing setbacks.
Your FM team can acquire everything they need to keep your facility competitive at one all-inclusive event.

A measurable boost in operational efficiencies.
Attendees take away best practices that can be applied immediately for direct results. Your FM team can lead beneficial change with proven methodologies gained from industry experts.

A noticeable improvement in the management of projects and teams.
Attendees can identify sessions directly related to their jobs and return to the office with innovative suggestions for discussion and field-tested solutions for implementation.

Assurance of excellence in the management of your facility.
Supporting the continuing education of your FM ensures that your facility is being managed by an informed, skilled and prepared professional.

The introduction of better products and practices in your workplace.
The World Workplace expo is the most trusted resource for facility solutions. Attendees can see hundreds of products and services from the leading names in facility-related solutions.

No need to bring in a costly consultant.
Attendees connect with experts, vendors and colleagues, comparing processes, programs, systems and techniques. Through sessions, problem-solving workshops, product demonstrations and professional networking, your FM team will have valuable ideas, strategies and contacts at their fingertips.

Why Attend Toolkit — Coming Soon!

Check back for more information and resources, including templates, FAQs and an ROI worksheet to help you and your employer make the decision to attend an easy one!

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