IFMA's World Workplace

Wednesday, Oct. 18

First-time Attendee Orientation

Oct. 18, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

New to World Workplace? Unsure what to do or where to go? This informative and interactive breakfast will get you started on the right path.

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Opening Keynote

Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

IFMA's World Workplace opens with Jeremy Rifkin, the author of The Eclipse of Capitalism and The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World. Mr. Rifkin is an advisor to the European Union, the People’s Republic of China and to heads of state around the world.

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The Expo

Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Discover new products/services from the best in facility and business solutions. Benefit from one-on-one conversations with these exceptional solutions providers.

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Solutions Arenas

Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Exhibitors and sponsors present 30- and 60-minute product demonstrations and informational sessions to help you with workplace strategies and practical application of FM tools. Learn more »

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Students & Young Professionals Reception

Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy lite bites and drinks as you connect with fellow students and young professionals from all over the world.

Credentials Reception (Invite Only)

Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

An invitation-only appreciation and networking event for CFMs, FMPs and SFPs.

Welcome Reception

Oct. 18, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Discovery Green, Downtown

Welcome to Houston, y’all! Shine your line dancing boots and get ready for a taste of Houston at Discovery Green, a LEED-certified urban park. Converted from parking lot to park less than 10 years ago, the vibrant 12-acre green embodies the city’s resilient community spirit. Dress to impress in your cowboy (or cowgirl) best and experience our version of the Houston Livestock Show, the world’s largest rodeo. Join us to celebrate World Workplace in IFMA’s home city with food trucks, drinks, music and more. This is an outdoor event, so we highly encourage practical footwear.

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Thursday, Oct. 19

The Expo & Solutions Arenas

Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Your final day to get to know the products and the vendors; also, your last chance to learn how to apply tools from leading product and service providers in the expo Solutions Arenas.

Friday, Oct. 20

IFMA Awards of Excellence Luncheon & Closing Keynote

Oct. 20, 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Doors will open to attendees at 12:45 p.m. — we encourage you to arrive early and find a seat (general admission). Lunch will be served, then the award show begins, followed by the closing keynote speaker. Learn more »