The Changing Face of FM
Tech > Tasks > Talent
An experience as dynamic & multi-dimensional as your profession
Overview
FM is a mash-up of strategies, tactics, operations and soft services. You know something about everything. But as new twists and tasks reshape your role, betting that you’ll always know what you need to is a long shot. Don’t leave your future to chance. Learn something more about all you do. Join industry innovators, workplace change-makers, emerging professionals, and mid- to senior-level FMs to discuss and grasp the increasingly multifaceted layers of FM.
Special Offer!
Book your room at Caesars Palace to receive a US$50 discount off your Full Event registration. In the center of everything, Caesars is one of the most prestigious casino hotels in the world and one of Las Vegas’ best-known landmarks.
- To receive your discount, enter your hotel confirmation code starting with “32” during the Facility Fusion registration process.
- All attendees who book a room at Caesars Palace will be entered in a drawing to receive US$100 cash, live show and buffet tickets.
- Extend your stay — discounted hotel rates are being offered before and after the conference.
define.fm
In 2016, the International Facility Management Association and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors initiated an unprecedented collaboration to strengthen industry support and representation for the 25 million FM practitioners around the world. The IFMA-RICS collaboration bridges the gap between FM and other professions that impact the built environment, increasing the network, resources and opportunities available to FMs. It’s about people coming together to define and redefine the exciting and evolving profession of facility management. How do you define FM? Engage with the collaboration at www.define.fm — submit photos, videos and drawings to the interactive digital collage.
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Special Offers! Receive $50 off your Full Event registration when you use your Caesar’s hotel confirmation code. Enter your confirmation code starting with ’32’ during the registration process. PLUS, all attendees booked at Caesar’s Palace will be entered in a drawing to receive $100 cash, show tickets and buffet tickets!
Registration questions? Contact registrations@ifma.org or +1-713-623-4362.
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Schedule at a Glance
All activities will take place at Caesar’s Palace unless otherwise noted.
Registration
If you registered online, you can pick up your registration tickets at our registration kiosk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
IFMA's BIM Conference
Designed to address BIM for owners, facility managers and service providers. Learn about key BIM resources to help you evaluate the best strategies and processes for your organization. Sponsored by IFMA’s Information Technology Community. Learn more »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level
Deeper Dive Sessions
Spend the afternoon thoroughly examining a current FM issue or trend. Master your understanding of a topic that impacts your facility and how you manage it. Learn more »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level
Registration
If you registered online, you can pick up your registration tickets at our registration kiosk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Speaker Ready Desk
If you are signed up to be a speaker or moderator, you can check in at the Speaker Ready Desk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer, Across from Forum 4
Foundation Silent Auction
Support the IFMA Foundation in making FM a career of choice by placing your silent auction bids. Held all three days of the conference, the auction features collectible celebrity- and athlete-signed items, and more.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
1.0 Opening Power Speaker
Leading at the Edge of Chaos
Change can either propel you into the future or leave you in the dust. Global Entrepreneur, Vusi Thembekwayo will do more than pay lip service to the ever-fluctuating business climate, his message will empower you to take advantage of it. This is a must-attend opening session will teach you to effectively lead in today’s world of uncertainty and change. Learn more »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 24
Power Speaker Book Signing and Meet & Greet
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Educational Session 2.01 - 2.08
Select from sessions addressing best practices, leadership and management, cutting-edge solutions, and tips and tools for IFMA volunteer leaders, including “The Magic That Happens When HR, RE & IT Come Together on Workplace Change.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
3.0 Power Speaker and Lunch
No Need to Be an Island: The Power of Purposeful Collaboration
Is your workplace environment killing your team, organization, and you? One recent study found that just the perception of an unjust work environment could lead to fifty-percent higher physician diagnosed illnesses. Our employees and customers (internal and external) are more than statistical points on institutional spreadsheets. Learn more »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 24
Power Speaker Meet & Greet
Steve will be available for questions and conversation. He will have his most recent book, Stories About Teaching, Learning, and Resilience: No Need to be an Island, for sale and signing. In addition, he will have his two music CDs available for purchase.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Educational Sessions 4.01 - 4.08
Gain realistic techniques that can be put into practice immediately, such as “Finance for Dummies: Grabbing the Attention of the CFO.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
EXPO Grand Opening | Welcome Reception | The Hub
Kick back with other attendees, speakers and vendors at this casual cocktail and conversation reception. Take advantage of The Hub, with peer-to-peer networking, career resources, interactive Q&A and effective solutions for every facility challenge.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 1-11
Registration
If you registered online, you can pick up your registration tickets at our registration kiosk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Education Sessions 5.01-5.08
Whether you want to explore “Principles of Next-generation IoT Systems” or engage in “Real Life Conversations: Workplace Violence,” focus on what’s important to you — tailor a learning experience to meet your needs, challenges and interests. Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Foundation Silent Auction
Support the IFMA Foundation in making FM a career of choice by placing your silent auction bids. Held all three days of the conference, the auction features collectible celebrity- and athlete-signed items, and more.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Speaker Ready Desk
If you are signed up to be a speaker or moderator, you can check in at the Speaker Ready Desk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer, Across from Forum 4
EXPO | The Hub | Headshot Photos
In addition to seeing the best products, services and career-building resources for you and your facilities, pick up valuable best practices, secrets to success and a new headshot for your job search or online presence.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 1-11
Keynote 6.0 & Lunch
A Best Practice Approach to Environmental & Social Sustainability Strategy
Caesars Entertainment shares its evolution and learnings over the past decade as an early mover in a holistic sustainability strategy. Learn about their differentiated approach to environmental responsibility strategy, employee behavior changing programs, and social return on investment initiatives. Challenges and lessons learned will be shared as with the need to address stakeholder expectations as a purpose driven business. Learn more »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 24
Keynote Meet & Greet
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Educational Sessions 7.01 - 7.08
Searching for FM answers on your own can be time-consuming, costly and lonely. Resolve problems and gain inspiration from speakers and fellow FMs in sessions like “How to Make a More Effective Business Case to the C-Suite.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Concurrent Educational Sessions 8.01 - 8.08
At Facility Fusion, the brightest minds in the industry come together to connect, communicate and help redefine modern-day FM in sessions like, “Why Doesn’t My Office Look Like Google? A Critical Examination of Workplace Strategy Initiatives & Workplace Change.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Open Night: Explore Vegas!
Try the best restaurants, watch free shows, or book a tour! Learn more »
Opportunities for FM Recognition: IFMA-RICS Suite of Credentials Informational Session
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Calabria
Young Professional and Student Social Hour
Students and young professionals are invited to join us at Beer Park for a networking social hour. This event is open to all students and young professionals attending Facility Fusion; no formal RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Beer Park, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
IFMA Foundation Fundraiser: FM is 'Da bomb – The Other Side of Vegas
IFMA Foundation Facility Fusion 2017 Vegas Fundraiser
Celebrate your profession with the IFMA Foundation at the National Testing Museum. Bring your chapter, council or company peeps with you Take a limo from Caesar’s Palace with your colleagues and friends to the museum. Limo rides are available for a reasonable price through Caesar’s. Enjoy the museum exhibits, wine toss, silent auction, networking and more. Learn more »
Location: The National Atomic Testing Museum
Registration | Continental Breakfast
If you registered online, you can pick up your registration tickets at our registration kiosk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Speaker Ready Desk
If you are signed up to be a speaker or moderator, you can check in at the Speaker Ready Desk.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer, Across from Forum 4
Foundation Silent Auction
Support the IFMA Foundation in making FM a career of choice by placing your silent auction bids. Held all three days of the conference, the auction features collectible celebrity- and athlete-signed items, and more.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Educational Sessions 9.01 - 9.08
Take away strategies for addressing the increasingly multifaceted layers of FM, including “Coaching: A Strategy for Driving Engagement, Performance & Success in FM.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Morning Break
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Concurrent Educational Sessions 10.01 - 10.08
Benefit from relevant information focused on your concerns as a facility professional. Sessions cover topics such as “BIM: Beyond the Pretty Pictures.” Learn more about education sessions »
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Closing Roundtable Discussions & Lunch
Engage with colleagues in roundtable discussions focused on FM innovation. Share your ideas and opinions on trends that impact your career, your workplace, and the people and business you support. Gain a renewed outlook on workplace leadership and ingenuity.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum 24
IFMA Council Meetings/Sessions
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Various Rooms
Facility Tours
Add a behind-the-scenes tour to your registration:
- University of Nevada – Las Vegas: Includes Lied Library, the largest building on campus; and the Science and Engineering Building, featuring flexible laboratory space and integrated research areas.
- Cashman Equipment Co.: The largest LEED Gold-certified industrial complex in the state, the 53-acre site was constructed in just 18 months using sustainable materials.
Location: Conference Center, Pool Level, Forum Foyer
Power Speakers
Meet our conference speakers
Vusi Thembekwayo
Global business entrepreneur, thought leader, disruptor, speaker and investor
Gwen Migita
Vice President Sustainability & Corporate Citizenshipat Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Conference Hotel
Book your room by March 2, 2017 to receive special rates.
Caesar’s Palace
US$209 per night*, single/double occupancy, plus $25.00 daily resort fee**
Please note the cut-off date to book all hotel rooms is Thursday, March 2, 2017. After this date special rates will not apply.
Special Offer! Receive $50 off your Full Event registration when you use your Caesar’s hotel confirmation code. Enter your confirmation code starting with ’32’ during the registration process. Questions? Contact events@ifma.org.
For guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, they may call the Reservation Center at 866-227-5944 to secure a reservation in the group block, please mention group code, SCIFM7.
Cancellation Policy: All reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
*All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Room rates shown do not include 12% Room Tax. Total Room Charges presented on the hotel reservation website will include applicable room tax and fees.
**The daily resort fee includes in-room internet access, two admissions per day to the Fitness Center and unlimited local phone calls.
Location
- March 20-22
- 301 E North Water St
- Book your room »
- events@ifma.org
- +1-713-623-6124
View the photos from last year
See the highlights and defining moments of Facility Fusion 2016.
Exhibit or Sponsor
What sets Facility Fusion apart as a must-attend event for facility-focused solutions providers?
This one-of-a-kind event draws a unique group of FM leaders and decision makers who are investing in education, networking, and products and services that will help them maintain their competitive edge in an ever-changing industry. Learn more »
