General Information
Orange County Convention Center
Conference and expo activities take place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), South Concourse, 9899 International Drive, Orlando, Fla., unless otherwise indicated.
Orange County Convention Center Maps and Directions
On-site Registration Hours
S220, OCCC
Tuesday, Oct. 6 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration Hours
S220, OCCC
Tuesday, Oct. 6 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Choosing the right registration line
You may register on site for the conference and expo at the registration counter. If you are pre-registered, you may check in at the badge pick-up counter to receive your badge-holder and tote bag. If you do not have your printed registration materials with you, please check in at the registration counter first.
- Pre-registered attendees received printed badges with their registration confirmations. Please present your badge to representatives at the badge pick-up counter to receive your badge-holder and tote bag.
- On-site registrants will receive badges at the registration counter. Once you have your badge, please check in at the badge pick-up counter to receive your badge-holder and tote bag.
Don’t lose your badge!
Badges are non-transferable. A US$10 fee will be charged to reprint lost or replacement badges. Wear your badge at all times—it is your passport to the expo, educational sessions, special events, the Welcome Reception, keynote address and power speaker sessions. We are unable to replace or reprint misplaced, forgotten or lost event tickets.
Exchange your free book ticket at the IFMA Bookstore
Registration Foyer, S220, OCCC
All Full Event attendees received a ticket in their registration materials, which may be exchanged for a free copy of opening keynote speaker Andrew Winston’s book, Green to Gold. Visit the IFMA Bookstore before Wednesday’s opening keynote session. Winston will have a book signing following his presentation in the AT&T booth, #318.
Exchange your Awards banquet ticket early
S220, OCCC
After you check in at the badge pick-up counter, stop by the Awards of Excellence counter to select seating for IFMA’s annual banquet. The counter closes at noon on Thursday. Once you select seating, you will receive a ticket. You must have a ticket to be admitted to the banquet. Seating is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Verify session attendance at CEU Manager Kiosks
S220, OCCC
Session attendees can verify attendance and produce certificates with CEU Manager Kiosks. Access the CEU Manager with a swipe of your ExpoCard (included with badge and registration materials) at the kiosks. Once logged into CEU Manager, you can enter session titles, session numbers or perform a session search, select attended sessions, then enter the session security codes and print a CEU certificate.
Play the Attendee Prize Card Game
Expo Hall, South Hall A, OCCC
Daily prize drawings will be held in the IFMA Central booth, #1747 on the expo floor. You must be registered as a Full Event attendee, and you must be present to win. To qualify, visit participating exhibitors and have your game card stamped. Before the designated drawing time, drop your completed card in the prize drum. Good luck!
Business Center
South Building’s West Side (near S210A), OCCC
The Business Center is located on the west side of the south building and specializes in business services such as shipping, mailing, faxing, photocopying and printing of materials.
Cyber Stations Sponsored by <Kimball Office logo>
Registration Foyer, S220, OCCC
Expo Green Parks, Booth #1229 and #2209
Equipped with computer terminals, Cyber Stations give attendees the opportunity to keep in touch with co-workers and family during the conference.
First Aid
South Hall A, OCCC
The First Aid Station is located near the entrance to the expo hall. There will be a medic on duty during all hours of the event.
Orlando Information Desk
Registration Foyer, S220, OCCC
The Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide an Information Desk during registration hours to offer information about the city and area attractions. Visit this information desk to make dinner reservations or find out about Orlando attractions, entertainment and shopping.
Recharge Station
Registration Foyer, S220, OCCC
Need to recharge your battery? Forgot your plug? This station has a variety of adaptors for cell phones, PDAs, etc., so you won’t miss any important messages.
Coat and Bag Check
S230A, OCCC
A coat and luggage check will be offered Friday, Oct. 9 ONLY.
Lunch in the Expo Hall
Sponsored by
Back of South Hall A, OCCC
Wednesday, Oct. 7, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Attendees and exhibitors are invited to join us in the expo hall for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.
Learning Lunch
S300 Meeting Rooms, OCCC
Friday, Oct. 9, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Attendees are invited to attend this special two-hour networking and learning activity, sponsored by the IFMA councils. Focus on topics and concerns you face daily in your specific area of practice within facility management. Meet other attendees who face similar challenges in managing certain types of facilities.
Cleaner & Greener Event Certification
IFMA’s World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo is committed to achieving certification as a Leonardo Academy Cleaner and Greener® event. Show management is working to offset 100% of the emissions associated with IFMA's World Workplace, and you can help.
Those who would like to offset their carbon footprint may visit the on-site registration counter and make a US$20 donation. Your donation purchases enough emissions reductions to offset the average emissions caused by one attendee's travel, lodging, meals and event activities by 200%.
Community Donations
At the close of IFMA’s World Workplace, Show Management will donate the following items to local organizations:
Catering surplus and plants/floral arrangements to Hubbard House.
Hubbard House provides shelter and outreach services for domestic violence victims and their families. The organization provides free services not only for the immediate safety needs of abuse victims and their children, but also to educate, support, and promote community awareness about domestic violence and its far reaching effects in Duval and Baker counties.
Signage and surplus attendee bags and supplies to the University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities.
The University of Central Florida is the nation's fifth-largest university. With 12 colleges located in Orlando, Fla., it serves 50,000 students. The College of Arts and Humanities seeks to enhance and develop programs of excellence that are recognized for academic quality, creative output and economic impact in the community.