Are you headed to Charlotte, NC, next week for the International Facilities Management Association's annual World Workplace conference? Our leadership team will be there, and it would be great to see you, too!
This is one of our (and the facility management industry's) most anticipated events of the year. In preparation, we've outlined three things we're looking forward to at the IFMA World Workplace conference. You can learn more about the industry events Intellis Attends throughout the year.
Read about Intellis CEO Steven Warshaw's presentation at last year's IFMA World Workplace event >
1. Live From The Workplace Innovator Podcast
On Wednesday morning, FM industry podcaster Mike Petrusky will present "A Year of Insights from the Industry’s Best Workplace Innovators."
It will be interesting to reflect on the past year of talks from facility management industry leaders who have discussed and predicted various workplace trends and challenges, and consider how much the industry has accomplished.
Listen to Intellis CEO, Steven Warshaw, on The Innovator Podcast >
2. Keynote Speaker: Theresa Payton
Of particular interest is the keynote speaker line-up. While NASCAR icon Kyle Petty is sure to give a great opening talk, we're really excited about former White House CIO and Cybersecurity Authority Theresa Payton.
We look forward to hearing her perspective on emerging technologies like Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things. Our development team is examining these key areas as we continue to improve our FOUNDATION Solution to better serve the facilities industry.
See our top picks for new technology trends in the facilities management industry >
3. Session: How Sensors and the Internet of Things Support New Ways of Working
The Internet of Things (data collection and exchange between physical devices connected via the Internet Protocol) radically changes how facility managers work daily.
This session will focus on how this innovative technology is impacting our industry. It will be interesting to hear predictions about how IoT will continue to transform the interaction of people and buildings and potential issues of personal privacy raised by these technologies.
Read our blog about how to create a facility optimization strategy using IoT >
IFMA World Workplace
This year's conference looks great, from the Charlotte Motor Speedway facility tour to the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcome reception.
But most of all, we enjoy meeting thought leaders in facilities management, learning about new technology, and sharing ideas.
Hope to see you there!
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