IFMA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for participants at all our events, whether held in person or virtually. Your registration or attendance at any IFMA event indicates your agreement to abide by the following Code of Conduct.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
All attendees, exhibitors, speakers, IFMA staff, vendors and participants of any capacity will:
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Conduct themselves in a businesslike, professional manner
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Be considerate, respectful and collaborative
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Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior, materials and speech
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Alert conference organizers if you are being harassed or notice that someone else is being harassed
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
IFMA expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination of any form based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability (physical or mental), family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Examples of conduct prohibited by this Code of Conduct include, without limitation:
- Sexist, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory jokes, slurs, insults or comments
- Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or disability
- Unwelcome sexual advances, whether verbal or physical, display of sexualized images, talking, whether in person or online
- Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs
- Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person
- Inappropriate photography or recording
- Taking of photos within the event environment for use on social media, without the prior permission of the individuals or owners of the content therein
- Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the event venue
CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers,organizers, venue staff, sponsors or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning or refund.
COMMITTMENT
We expect all conference participants (staff, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all conference venues and conference-related social events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed information may be found under our Pricing.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
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 24 February 2026.
No refunds will be issued on cancellations received after 24 February 2026, or for conference no-shows.
Yes, you are allowed a one time transfer of 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. To transfer your registration contact ifma@ifma.org.
Yes, an attendee list is available at the attendee service center. Due to privacy concerns, only the first and last name and company will be displayed.
You can edit your registration, add-on registration items, access conference proceedings and handouts from speakers, and see who is attending Fusion at the attendee service center. Your login information was included in your confirmation email.
Please reach out to expoadv@ifma.org for exhibit/sponsor opportunities related to this event as well as others hosted by IFMA.
Facility Fusion is intentionally designed as a smaller, more immersive experience focused on hands-on learning, leadership development, and building meaningful relationships with peers, speakers, and IFMA leaders. It prioritizes depth, interaction, and strategic conversations that continue well beyond the event itself.
In contrast, World Workplace is IFMA’s largest conference, bringing together the full scale of the facility management profession. It offers broad exposure to a wide range of sessions, products, and perspectives, delivering high energy and a comprehensive view of what’s happening across the industry.
Both events deliver significant value — the difference comes down to your goals. If you’re looking for an intimate, close-knit setting that supports deeper networking, interactive learning, and personal growth, Facility Fusion is the right fit. If you want to explore the breadth of the profession and engage with the industry at scale, World Workplace provides that expansive experience.