Now more than ever, school district leaders and industry partners must collaborate and share best practices to future-proof facilities.
First Confirmed Speakers:
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
Legendary Music Icon
Andi Fourlis
Superintendent
Rachad T. Wilson
COO
Wanda Paul
Chief Operations and Facilities Officer
Tish Tablan
Senior Program Director
John Shea
CEO, Division of Facilities
Charles Mayfield
COO
Ivan Hansen
Chief Facilities Officer
Gabriel Trujillo
Superintendent
Alex Belanger
Chief Executive for Operations
Brian Vander Ark
Singer | Songwriter | Speaker
Anisa Heming
Director, Center for Green Schools
Anthony Vandenberg
Executive Director of Project Management
Much More
To be announced
The things we’re going to do…
Exchange Best Practices
Explore Phoenix’s Food Scene
Go on a Jeep Tour
Go on Group Hikes
Evaluate New Solutions + Technologies
Have Candid Conversations w/ Peers
Enjoy Live Music
Make Meaningful Connections!
Topics we’ll Explore
Unlocking the Power of AI for Transform Facilities
Mitigating Climate Risk and Pursuing Net-Zero
Designing Healthy and Inclusive Learning Environments
Harnessing Predictive Analytics for Data-Informed Facilities Decisions
Strategic Space Planning to Meet Shifting Enrollment
The Path to Building Electrification
Pioneering Next-Generation Solutions for School Safety
The Future of Microgrids in K-12
Overcoming Staffing Challenges
…and much more!
Intimate and Carefully Curated
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Limited to 200 industry leaders
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Engage in meaningful conversations
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Establish genuine relationships that take your business to the next level.
A Previous Event
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“This is the best event I’ve ever been to. It’s not another conference – it doesn’t even feel like one. From the content to the networking, it was an incredible use of my time.”
COO – Waco ISD
View photos from the 2023 Forum!
Where you’ll be
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU | Tempe, AZ
Situated in Tempe’s revitalized downtown, guest rooms at the serene retreat are a cool contrast to the desert landscape beyond. Unwind on the expansive rooftop pool deck amid views of the city. Located within walking distance of Arizona State University’s campus, Omni invites visitors, locals and university professionals to gather. Connect over everything this vibrant city has to offer from our downtown hotel, scenic hiking trails and the collegiate spirit of downtown Tempe.
Agenda
SUNDAY
NOV 10
12:00pm Welcome!
12:30pm Off-Road Desert Tour
1:00pm Phoenix’s Food + Brewery Scene
6:00pm Sunset Cocktail Reception
7:00pm Dinner + Keynote
MONDAY
NOV 11
6:00am Group Fitness
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am State of the Industry
9:00am Sourcing Session
10:00am Innovation Talks
11:00am Sourcing Session
12:30pm Networking Lunch
1:30pm Innovation Talks
2:30pm Sourcing Session
4:00pm Happy Hour +
Mastermind Roundtables
7:00pm K12 Rocks! Dinner Party
TUESDAY
NOV 12
9:00am Innovation Talks
10:00am Sourcing Session
11:00am Mastermind Roundtables
12:00pm Bon Voyage Brunch
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(School District Administrator)
Qualified facilities and operations leaders attend at no cost. The invite includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering with the K12 Facilities Forum is a great way to get your products and services in front of leaders at the nation’s top school districts.
FAQ
Who attends the event?
I’m a facilities leader and would like to attend. How do I register and what's included?
I’m an industry vendor and would like to attend. How can I get involved?
What is your cancellation policy?
- Less than 4 weeks prior to the event (Oct 13th, 2024) – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $499 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
- Less than 1 week prior to the event (Nov 3rd, 2024) – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $999 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.