Register now for the 18th Annual Midwest Facilities Conference, set for November 2-3 in the Wisconsin Dells! This premier conference provides professional learning, continuing education, and networking for all school facility, operations, and business professionals from throughout the Midwest!
About the Conference
The professionals who care for our school facilities play a vital role in creating safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environments every day. The 2026 Midwest Facility Masters Conference, themed "Coming Together in Service & Safety," celebrates the power of collaboration and the shared commitment to supporting students, staff, and communities. Join us November 2–3, 2026, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells for two days of professional learning designed for facility managers, buildings and grounds teams, school business officials, and district administrators. Attendees will explore the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in school safety, security, facilities management, and operations. View the schedule at a glance!
Investing in your facilities team is an investment in your entire school community. Midwest Facility Masters 2026 offers meaningful education, professional certifications, valuable networking, and access to trusted industry partners—all focused on helping school leaders come together in service and safety. Your team will return equipped with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to create safer, stronger, and more resilient learning environments for every student and staff member.
Giving back at MFM 2026
Please bring a monetary donation for the Gary Sinise Foundation!
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Midwest Facility Masters 2026 is proud to support the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization dedicated to serving our nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families. Throughout the conference, we will be collecting monetary donations to honor the spirit of service and sacrifice that emerged from that day and continues to inspire communities across the country. We invite attendees to join us in giving back and helping the Gary Sinise Foundation continue its mission of supporting those who serve and protect us every day.
Vital Learning Awaits!
Kick off the conference with an inspiring keynote from Andy Riise, an internationally recognized speaker known for his engaging, high-energy presentations on leadership, culture, communication, and personal growth. Andy's message will challenge attendees to embrace collaboration, strengthen their teams, and lead with purpose—setting the tone for two days focused on serving schools through safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Throughout the conference, you'll participate in engaging educational sessions covering critical topics including safety and security, energy management and automation, disaster recovery, AI for facilities, staff wellness, cybersecurity, construction planning, and solar readiness. The Exhibit Hall, open on November 2, features industry-leading vendors showcasing cutting-edge equipment, products, and solutions—and sold out in just twenty minutes! View the exhibit map to see which companies will be joining us. Attendees can also earn CPE, CPMM, and CPS certification credits, along with the opportunity to complete Facilities Manager Core Certification Modules to advance their professional development.
Monday also includes concurrent breakout sessions, dedicated exhibit time, and the popular Solutions Circuit, providing opportunities to connect with peers, discover new ideas, and collaborate on the challenges facing today's school facilities. Tuesday continues with additional educational sessions led by experienced practitioners and industry experts, offering practical strategies attendees can bring back to their districts immediately. By attending Midwest Facility Masters 2026, you'll join facility professionals from Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri who are committed to sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and strengthening schools through service and safety. Whether you're enhancing campus security, improving operational efficiency, planning capital projects, or preparing for future challenges, you'll leave with practical tools, valuable connections, and ideas you can put into action immediately.
Who Should Attend?
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Facility Managers
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Buildings & Grounds Supervisors
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School Business Managers
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District Administrators
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Service Affiliates/Vendors
Discounted Registration Rates Through October 19!
Register today for this valuable learning opportunity at the discounted price of only $330 per person when you register by the early bird deadline of October 19! Bring multiple attendees from your school district and save even more! Bring two or more from your school district, and all attendees save 10% on registration, making it only $300 per person when you register by October 19. Starting on October 20, registration fees will increase for all registration options.
Professional Recognition
The Midwest Facility Masters Committee is pleased to offer the following four Professional Recognition opportunities. Submit your nominations by September 20, 2026!
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Conference Learning Tracks
Attendee Scholarships Available
For First-Time Attendees | Deadline October 9
Thirteen Midwest Facility Masters Conference Attendee Scholarships will be awarded to first time attendees of the 2026 Midwest Facility Masters Conference. Apply for a scholarship by October 9! These scholarships are thanks in part to the generous support of our 2025 Exhibitors who donated raffle prizes and the attendees and exhibitors who purchased raffle tickets. Focus on Energy is sponsoring eight of these scholarships for attendees from Wisconsin. The others are open to any school district personnel. These scholarships will enable facility professionals who would not otherwise be able to participate to attend this conference.
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Andy Riise will kick off our conference on November 2!
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Andy Riise brings more than 20 years of leadership experience from the military, professional sports, and business to help teams build resilience, strengthen performance, and thrive under pressure. A West Point graduate, two-time Bronze Star recipient, and one of the U.S. Army's first Master Resilience Trainers, Andy has coached leaders from Fortune 500 companies, first responders, and professional sports organizations, including the Chicago Bears, Seattle Mariners, and Colorado Rockies. As co-author of the bestselling Deliberate Discomfort, Andy delivers practical, engaging strategies that help leaders navigate change, develop high-performing teams, and build the mental fitness needed to succeed in today's demanding environments.
Additional Materials and Information
To register, please sign in or click the Create a New Account link in the area to the right. If you have previously attended a WASBO or Midwest Facility Masters Conference, your User Name is your email
address. If you are unsure of your password, click the Forgot My Password link to reset your password to log in. Be sure to click the grey Save Responses button below before you Proceed to Checkout.
If the multi-attendee pricing option is selected erroneously (i.e. you are the only registrant from your organization), you agree to be billed for the difference in registration fees. Each individual from your organization will need to register separately. Individuals from vendor organizations not sponsoring or exhibiting at the Midwest Facility Masters Conference may register as attendees to participate in networking events and attend sessions; however, distribution of literature is not permitted. Contact WASBO at (608) 249.8588 or [email protected] for sponsorship information or to sign up to sponsor.