| Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
7-9 PM
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Early Registration & Welcome Reception
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| Monday, November 2, 2026 |
7 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration
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7-8 AM
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Breakfast
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8-9:15 AM
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Conference Keynote: Step Into the Arena: An Operating System for Mental Fitness, Leadership, and Performance Under Pressure - Andy Riise |
9:25-10:15 AM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Top 10 Safety Survey Findings
- Fight to the Right: Practical Tools to Lead Yourself and Others Under Pressure
- Vendor Session: How to Make the Most of the Conference & How Districts Purchase
- How Schools Can Work with their Municipality
- Real Life Application of AI for Facilities
- Procuring a Design/Build Solution Through a Co-op
- Managing Your Building Envelope Assets in K-12 Facilities
- Introduction to Emergency Planning - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 7
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| 10:15-10:45 AM |
Dedicated Exhibit Time & Solutions Circuit Sessions |
10:45-11:35 AM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Cleaning Contractor Relationship - Accountability & Standards
- Funding Facilities Positions Through Cost Recovery
- Specialty Spaces Panel
- Right-Sizing Custodial Budgets Through Smarter Product Evaluation
- The Preventative Maintenance Power Hour
- Security Assessment & Threat Preparedness - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 7
- Visit the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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10:15 AM - 5:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall Open
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11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
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Dedicated Exhibit Time & Solutions Circuit
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12:35-1:35 PM
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Lunch
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1:35-2:25 PM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Beyond the Offer: Hiring and Onboarding for Long-Term Success
- Doing More with Less: Capital Planning in Rural School Districts
- Weather Related Continuity Planning
- Artificial Turf - Top 5 Things to Extend the Life of Your Fields
- School District Strategies to Combat Rising Energy Costs
- After Hours Emergencies: How to Plan - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 7
- Visit the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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2:25-2:55 PM
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Dedicated Exhibit Time & Solutions Circuit
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2:55-3:45 PM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Training Your Custodial Staff to Best Serve Students with Special Needs
- Operations Department - New Budget Reality
- Doing More with Less: Low to No Cost Sustainability Initiatives
- Summer Restoration
- Active Threat Training: Live Action - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 7
- Visit the Exhibit Hall
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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3:45-5:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall Social & Raffle Posting
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| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
7 AM - 12 PM
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Registration |
| 7-8 AM |
Breakfast
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7:30-8:30 AM
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General Session: Award Recognition |
| 8:40-10:30 AM |
Deep Dive: The IAQ Blueprint: Funding, Cross Department Buy-In, and Execution |
8:40-9:30 AM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Recovery of the Year
- Before You Release the RFP: A K-12 Leader's Guide to Evaluating Outsourcing Options
- Permitting & AHJ's (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
- Proper Specifications for Artificial and Natural Grass Athletic Fields
- Hire, Retire & Everything In Between - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 8
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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9:40-10:30 AM
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Concurrent Sessions
- Retirement & Succession Planning
- Roadmap Toolkit to Create Your 10-Year Maintenance & Facility Plan
- Construction Project Risks School Districts Often Miss: Protecting Budget, Schedule, Scope, and Operations
- Real World Business Ethics for Facilities Directors - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 8
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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10:40-11:30 AM
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Concurrent Sessions
- LeadHERship: Voices of Experience and Impact
- Regulatory Authorities, Are You Prepared?
- Legal Aspects of AI, Flock Cameras & Privacy Considerations
- Leveraging the Value of Existing Facilities
- Retention Ponds
- Good Business Leadership - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 8
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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| 11:40 AM-12:30 PM |
Concurrent Sessions
- HR Legal Conundrums for Facilities
- Land & Tree Surveys
- Building Envelope - From Survey to Completion
- Crucial Conversations & Strong Leadership - WI Facilities Manager Core Certification Module 8
- Additional Sessions Coming Soon!
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