The Expo
Welcome to the first facility management buying show of 2009!
IFMA’s World Workplace is the educational, networking and buying event of choice for the facility management profession.
The 2008 World Workplace expo will feature more than 300 solutions providers representing a diverse cross-section of industries. Prepare for the coming year by viewing product demonstrations and engaging in discussions with company representatives offering these and other facility-focused products and services:
| Asset Management/Liquidation | Building Maintenance/Janitorial/Repair/Restoration |
| Building Systems | Business Services/Office Supplies |
| CAFM/CAD/FM Software | Construction: General/Products |
| Disaster Recovery/Restoration/Emergency Preparedness | Electrical/Energy Solutions |
| Flooring | FM Consultants/FM Providers/Outsourcing |
| Food & Beverage/Coffee/Vending/Ice | Furniture |
| Security |
Exclusive expo hours give you the time necessary to explore, inquire and make connections. Building valuable business relationships in a mutually supportive environment is a major part of the World Workplace experience.
Join us on the expo floor this October to find out about the countless solutions available to help you maximize the performance of your facilities!
2008 Expo Hours:
Wednesday, Oct 15: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 16: 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct 17: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Expo Features:
World Workplace Green Zone
Approximately one-third of the expo floor is dedicated to companies offering sustainable solutions to the facility management community.
Press Room
Home base for members of the media attending World Workplace to discover the latest and greatest products and services.
Publications Alley
Attendees’ one-stop shop for FM publications! Pick up your free copies of facility management magazines and industry journals.
IFMA Booth
Representatives from the International Facility Management Association will be on hand to answer your questions about IFMA membership, educational and networking opportunities, and professional resources.
Online Alley
Equipped with computer terminals, Online Alley allows you to keep in touch with the office and the home during the conference.
Lunch Stations
Free lunch will be provided at various stations placed throughout the expo floor from Noon until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
Solutions Arenas
Exhibitor-sponsored educational sessions and product demonstrations will take place in these arenas throughout the conference.
Solutions Arenas Schedule:
| Wednesday, Oct. 15th: | Educational Sessions | |
| Location | Time | Company |
| Solutions Arena I | 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | MACTEC Engineering & Consulting |
| Solutions Arena II | 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Eaton Corp. |
| Thursday, Oct. 16th: | 30-Minute Demonstrations | |
| Location | Time | Company |
| Solutions Arena I | 11:30 a.m. - noon | 3 M Workspace Solutions |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 3 M Workspace Solutions | |
| Solutions Arena II | 11:30 a.m. - noon | Allied Barton Security Services |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Building Technology Associates | |
| Friday, Oct. 17th: | 30-Minute Demonstrations | |
| Location | Time | Company |
| Solutions Arena I | 11:30 a.m. - noon | Planon |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | PeopleCube | |
| Solutions Arena II | 11:30 p.m. - noon | Reserved: Sponsor Time Slot |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | AT&T Mobility | |