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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.

The Green Data Center Conference and Exhibition - greendatacenterconference/gdccon2012-dallas.html
March 27-29. Dallas, TX.

Discover efficiency innovations in power, cooling, storage and virtualization that will optimize critical facility performance and cut infrastructure spending.

The Green Data Center Conference and Exhibition is an intimate gathering of efficiency leaders in the data center space. Delegates will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues and thought leaders without the crowds of standard exhibitions. The conference seeks to provide strategic information for data center professionals looking to optimize their facility through increased energy efficiency and innovative data center design trends.

Industry experts, interactive workshops and case study presentations will be used to demonstrate the cost saving benefits of “greening” your facility. A full scope of Data Center operations will be covered, from retrofitting existing technologies to building a next generation facility from the ground up. Attendees will be provided with actionable solutions that will drive the ROI on your infrastructure investment.

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.

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.

NFMT National Facilities Management & Technology Expo. - www.nfmt.com/baltimore
March 13-15. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

NFMT, sponsored by Building Operating Management, attracts building owners, facility managers, maintenance engineers, sustainability directors, heads of facility operations and management, and other facilities management professionals. It consists of four shows under one roof: The National Facilities Management & Technology Conference & Expo, Maintenance Solutions Expo, GreenTech and Safe Buildings Expo.

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.

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.

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada - www.iidexneocon.com
September 20-21. Direct Energy Center, Toronto

Joining forces for the first time, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and Architecture Canada|RAIC announce their historic new collaboration as co-presenters of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Canada’s National Design + Architecture Exposition & Conference. The conference will also include Light Canada expo & Conference, specializing in lighting technologies, design, and use in interior and exterior spaces.

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).

Greenbuild Conference & Expo - www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 13-16. San Francisco.

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars and networking events.

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