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Schedule

The event is located at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.

Schedule subject to change without notice.

Monday, October 9

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Board of Directors Breakfast


9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Board of Directors Meeting

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration Open

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Board of Directors Lunch

3:30 pm - 3:55 pm

Shuttle pickup for IMPACT Charity Project

4:15 pm - 6:15 pm

IMPACT Charity Project (More information)

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Council/Committee Meet-Up

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception/Find Networking Team

Tuesday, October 10

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Coffee with the Board (More information)

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Registration Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - 5:45 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

9:30 am - 9:45 am

ConnexFM Update 

Bill Yanek, CEO, ConnexFM

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Keynote Presentation: "The Connected Store of the Future"

Mark Ibbotson, EVP Realty and Central Operations, McKinsey & Company

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Facility Management Virtual Reality (VR) Experience

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

DEMO Lab: Closing the Gap Between Data and Actionable Intelligence Through Real-Time Analytics

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch/Networking Competition

1:45 pm - 2:05 pm

Tech Talk: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence and Best Practices Use Cases in Facilities Management

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Uncovering the Impact of Tech & Digital Transformation in the FM Industry

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DEMO Lab: Virtual Reality (VR)

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Reception/Networking Competition

5:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Supplier-Hosted Events

6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Music Bingo ConnexFM Foundation Fundraiser

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Fireside Talk & Toast

Wednesday, October 11

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Open

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast/Networking Event

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Connexion 100 Meeting

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facility Management Virtual Reality (VR) Experience

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Connex Foundation 50/50 Winner Drawing 

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Panel Discussion: Leveraging CMMS/EMS to Drive ESG Compliance & Data Reporting

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Tech Talk: Enhancing Facilities Operations and Maintenance: Empowering Efficiency with Mobile (Parts) Supply Chain Technology and Analytics

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grab & Go Lunch/Finals for Networking Event

ConnexFM Foundation IMPACT Charity Project

Location: Feed My Starving Children: Schaumburg, IL | 740 Wiley Farm Court Schaumburg, IL 60173

Date/Time: Monday, October 9, 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm

FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to our incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world.

Additional Registration Information

  • No charge but pre-registration is required.

  • Transportation provided to and from FMSC Facility to Renaissance (see schedule)

  • To complete pre-registration, please complete your Mid-Year Conference registration, and choose the add-on option for the IMPACT Charity Project registration.

IMPACT Charity Project

Thank You to Our IMPACT Charity Project Sponsor

Coffee with the Board

Location: Nirvana A Room

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 10, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Join us for a pre-conference coffee and conversation with the ConnexFM board members. Discover the ins and outs of becoming a board member, from the journey and steps involved to the responsibilities and voting processes that come with the role. This Coffee with the Board session is perfect for those interested in joining the board or simply wanting to gain a greater understanding of board processes. Don't miss out!

Board Coffee
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