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2012 Events

AHR Expo. International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition - www.ahr.com
January 23-25. McCormick Place, Chicago.

The world’s largest trade show exclusively for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The HVACR professional’s leading resource for thousands of new products, new ideas and new services. More than 100 seminars and educational sessions. Special show features include:

• Building Automation and Control Showcase
• AHR EXPO Innovation Awards Presentation
• Software Center
• New Product Technology Theater Presentations
• ASHRAE Winter Conference held concurrently

As the largest and most comprehensive exclusively HVACR event, the AHR Expo attracts tens of thousands of attendees from all facets of the industry, including contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, architects, builders, industrial plant operators, facility owners and managers, agents and reps. Since 1930, the AHR Expo has been the HVACR professional’s leading resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It’s a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of equipment, systems, and components.

IFMA Facility Fusion 2012 - www.ifmafacilityfusion.org
April 11-13. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Chicago.

Combining—or fusing—a high-level educational program and tradeshow with IFMA volunteer leader training and industry-specific sessions, the Facility Fusion conference meets a range of FM-related professional development needs. High-performance buildings equates to smarter buildings. Don't be outwitted—stay sharp by staying on top of the trends and advancements that impact facility management. Your ability to make intelligent decisions and well-researched recommendations that directly benefit the triple bottom line elevates your value.

Those who attend bring back proven strategies for better management of facilities, teams and projects—that information benefits your entire organization. Those who do not attend miss out on the latest advice for improving facility performance—that lack of information impairs your organization.

Environments for Aging - www.environmentsforaging.com
April 29-May 1. Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando.

Environments for Aging offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating attractive and functional living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings.

Attendees include architects, interior designers, building owners, developers, facility managers, product manufacturers, gerontology professionals and government officials working in the long-term care and senior living industry. Share common goals and innovations as well as building, architecture and design best practices.

EFMC 2012. The European Facility Management Conference - www.efmc-conference.com
May 23-25. Copenhagen, Denmark.

EFMC 2012 will host two symposia: one for business and practice and another for research and education, thus bridging two disciplines with respect to shared challenges. EuroFM and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) are honored to present the 2012 European Facility Management Conference – the most significant, all-encompassing educational and networking event for facility management professionals in Europe.

The theme is:Facility Management: Global Responsibility—Local Acting

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The soft Values in CSR and Sustainability – in Relation to Economy Energy, Carbon Footprint and Energy Service Companies (ESCO) Operation-Simulation of Buildings (3D) and operational Buildings Future Workplaces (incl. the impact of ICT) Sustainable FM Information and Communication Tools (ICT) People, Planet, Profit – The Triple Bottom Line Leadership and Communication in FM The challenge to organize FM to support the core Business (in Terms of Quality, Cost Efficiency, added Value) Implementing and Working with the European (and national) Standards Risk Management and Crisis Management in FM

NeoCon 2012 - www.neocon.com
June 11-13. The Merchandise Mart, Chicago.

NeoCon is North America's largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing over 40,000 architecture and design professionals with more than 140 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums, top-notch keynote speakers. Discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors from more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors.

BOMA 2012 International Conference & The Every Building Show - www.bomaconvention.org
June 24-26. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA.

An education and networking event and marketplace in the commercial real estate industry, bringing together the foremost experts and resources. CRE professionals from across the U.S. and around the world come together to discuss current trends, best practices and learn firsthand what industry leaders are doing to stay ahead.

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo -  www.hcarefacilities.org
October 2-4. Navy Pier, Chicago.

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 25th year, brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. The Symposium is the forum where leaders share ideas on healthcare delivery improvement and how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients and their families. Discover and explore ideas, practices, products and solutions that improve current and future healthcare facilities. The Call for Speakers is open until February 12.

World Workplace 2012 - www.worldworkplace.org
October 31-November 2. San Antonio, Texas.

IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is the largest, most longstanding and well-respected annual conference and exposition for facility management and related professions. Each year offers a new experience, addressing challenges and strategies that are universal to every facility type, shape and size.

A fully customizable experience, attendees can choose sessions under specific topic tracks and learning levels; spend time on the expo floor talking to vendors and attending exhibitor-presented sessions; and take advantage of the many networking and learning activities scheduled throughout the week. Sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

HEALTHCARE DESIGN - www.hcd12.com
November 3-6. Phoenix, AZ

HEALTHCARE DESIGN.12 is a four-day conference that provides expert insight into the design, architecture, and engineering of healthcare environments, delivering authoritative and timely content to inform, engage, and shape the industry.

HEALTHCARE DESIGN.12 offers a comprehensive program for earning CEUs, networking with peers, and influencing the direction of the trade as it advances into the future. It is the only conference that encompasses educational content developed by leading industry experts from:

• The Center for Health Design
• The AIA Academy of Architecture for Health
• The American College for Healthcare Architects
• The International Interior Design Association
• American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The International Facility Management Association
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design
• The American Society of Interior Designers
• Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc.

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