Upcoming Awards, Events & Webinars

Upcoming Award Opportunities

    2026 Spaces4Learning Product Awards

    The 2026 Spaces4Learning Product Awards program honors the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered particularly noteworthy in helping to improve the learning environment.
    Deadline: May 29, 2026

Upcoming Events

  • TAPPA 2026 Annual Conference

    Dates: Apr 14 - 16, 2026

    Location: Dallas, TX

    The TAPPA Annual Educational Conference & Business Partner Fair is the flagship professional development event of the Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators, bringing together facilities and physical plant professionals from colleges and universities across Texas to share solutions and advance their work in higher education facilities operations.

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  • Oregon School Facilities Management Association Annual Conference

    Dates: Apr 15 - 16, 2026

    Location: Albany, OR

    The Oregon School Facilities Management Association (OSFMA) NextAC Conference is a professional development event for school facilities managers, custodians, maintenance staff, and administrators focused on improving operations and leadership in K–12 facilities.

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  • National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) Annual Conference

    Dates: Apr 19 - 22, 2026

    Location: Covington, KY

    The NACCU Annual Conference is a national gathering for higher education professionals who manage campus identification and transaction systems.

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  • Association for Learning Environments Southern Regional Conference

    Dates: Apr 20 - 23, 2026

    Location: Austin, TX

    The A4LE Southern Region Conference is an annual professional gathering for education leaders, architects, designers, facility planners, and industry partners focused on improving the planning, design, and operation of learning environments.

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  • SCUP (Society for College and University Planning) Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

    Dates: Apr 20 - 22, 2026

    Location: New Brunswick, NJ

    The SCUP Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference is a multi-day professional gathering for higher education planners, administrators, and campus leaders focused on addressing the complex challenges facing colleges and universities through integrated planning approaches.

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  • CxEnergy - Conference & Expo in Commissioning, Energy Management, & Building Techology

    Dates: Apr 21 - 24, 2026

    Location: Chicago, IL

    The CXEnergy Conference & Expo is an annual event that brings together energy professionals, facility and building operators, utility leaders, and service providers to share practical strategies, tools, and solutions that improve energy performance and operational efficiency.

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  • NACAS (National Association of College Auxiliary Services) South Region CX Conference

    Dates: Apr 26 - 29, 2026

    Location: Charlotte, NC

    The NCAS South Conference is an annual regional professional development event for members of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NCAS) in the Southern region, bringing together auxiliary services professionals from higher education institutions to share insights, best practices, and solutions that strengthen campus operations and student experiences.

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  • Florida Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show

    Dates: Apr 28, 2026

    Location: Tampa, FL

    The Florida Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show is an annual regional trade show and education event for plant, facility, and building maintenance professionals from across West and Central Florida.

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  • Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference

    Dates: Apr 28 - 30, 2026

    Location: Anaheim, CA

    The Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is a specialized professional development event that connects higher education cybersecurity and privacy practitioners to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen institutional defenses across campuses.

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  • Northwest Facilities Expo

    Dates: Apr 29 - 30, 2026

    Location: Portland, OR

    The Northwest Facilities Expo is an annual regional trade show and conference that serves facilities engineering, maintenance, and energy management professionals by offering a platform to discover solutions, technologies, and services that support efficient and sustainable facility operations.

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  • WACUBO (Western Association of College and University Business Officers) Annual Conference

    Dates: May 03 - 06, 2026

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    The WACUBO Annual Conference is a professional development gathering for business officers and administrative leaders serving higher education institutions in the western region of the United States.

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  • ABAA The Annual Air Barrier Association of America's Building Enclosure Conference

    Dates: May 05 - 06, 2026

    Location: Minneapolis, MN

    The Air Barrier Association of America's Building Enclosure Conference is a two-day event that brings together design professionals, general contractors, air barrier contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories to examine current practices and challenges related to building enclosures.

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  • NCAPPA 2026 Annual Conference

    Dates: May 11 - 14, 2026

    Location: Chapel Hill, NC

    The NCAPPA Conference brings together facilities management professionals from across North Carolina for educational sessions, peer discussions, and opportunities to exchange perspectives on current challenges, standards, and emerging technologies affecting educational facilities.

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  • WASBO (Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials) Spring Conference

    Dates: May 14 - 15, 2026

    Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI

    The WASBO Spring Conference is a regional professional development event hosted by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials for school business professionals, administrators, and operational leaders.

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Webinars on Demand

Featured

  • Universities Continue to Launch Multimillion-Dollar Campus Transformations

    What makes the current wave of campus development especially noteworthy is its emphasis on multi-use functionality and community integration. Institutions are no longer investing solely in academic or athletic facilities in isolation. Instead, they are creating destinations that blend recreation, health, housing, and event-driven economic activity.

  • Houston-Area High School Breaks Ground on 117,000SF Multi-Use Facility

    North Shore Senior High School, part of Galena Park ISD in Houston, Texas, recently broke ground on a new multi-use facility for student extracurriculars, according to a news release. The North Shore Multi-Use Facility will include dedicated practice and training space for the school’s athletics and fine arts programs.

  • Spaces4Learning Trends & Predictions for Educational Facilities in 2026: Part II

    As education leaders look toward 2026, the design of K–12 and higher education facilities is being reshaped by powerful, converging forces. Survey respondents point to the rapid growth of Career and Technical Education, deeper alignment with workforce and industry needs, and the accelerating influence of AI and emerging technologies.

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    How Human Behavior Data Is Reshaping Campus Facilities Management

    The ebb and flow of students, faculty, and administrators across a campus have a larger impact on maintenance, cleaning, and sustainability than many realize.