Ever feel like you're doing everything and still falling short? Many professionals, especially women, struggle to balance their roles at work and at home while wondering how much of themselves they’re “allowed” to bring into the workplace. In this thoughtful session, we’ll talk honestly about identity, career breaks, guilt, and the pressure to meet expectations that often go unspoken. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, burnt out or have had a hard time finding your network at work, this conversation is for you.

Come connect, reflect, and explore what it means to show up fully as yourself and why that matters.

AI is reshaping facility management, from predictive maintenance to smarter asset planning, but what’s really working in the field? Join your peers for an interactive discussion on how data-driven tools are being applied in real-world retail operations. We’ll share experiences, explore what’s hype versus what’s delivering results, and talk through strategies to save time, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. Whether you’re just starting with AI or scaling your AI strategy, this conversation over coffee is your chance to exchange practical examples and lessons learned.

This session is about what really happens in the field—and how to keep moving forward. We’ll dive into navigating workplace dynamics, accessing certifications and grants, building leadership skills, and finding the right mentorship and support networks. Whether you're establishing your career or looking to level up, join Women in Action for a candid exchange of insight, resources, and next steps.

Join your peers for an open, solutions-focused conversation on managing today’s supply chain disruptions. We’ll exchange real-world experiences and practical strategies around vendor relationships, shifting costs, procurement challenges, and capital planning. Whether you're struggling with forecasting or adapting to inflation-driven delays, this discussion offers a space to compare notes, share what’s working, and learn from each other to build greater operational resilience—without the lecture.

Is your facility prepared to handle theft, vandalism, and growing safety risks? Join fellow facilities and retail professionals for a candid, peer-driven discussion on navigating rising challenges like theft, vandalism, and safety risks. Together, we’ll explore real-world approaches to loss prevention—from staff training techniques to budget-friendly tech solutions. Share what’s working (or not) at your locations, hear how others are responding to threats, and walk away with practical insights to better protect assets, reduce risk, and maintain a positive customer experience. No slides—just shared experiences and actionable ideas.  

Join us for a candid conversation about leadership, confidence, mentorship, and the quiet challenges women face at work. We’ll talk impostor syndrome, burnout, pay equity, and how to support each other. This is your space to connect, reflect, and take action with Women in Action.

Ever feel like your biggest FM challenges aren’t technical—they’re people-related? Join fellow facilities and operations professionals for an interactive peer discussion focused on strengthening internal relationships across departments. Over coffee, we’ll share real-world experiences and practical strategies for building trust, improving communication, and aligning goals between facilities, operations, and frontline teams. Come ready to explore and share how small, everyday interactions can become powerful collaboration moments that reduce friction, prevent missteps, and improve organizational performance. Bring your challenges and successes—let’s learn from each other.   

This program is a virtual live participation event in collaboration with the ConnexFM Canada Council and will not be recorded.   

Join us in exploring the franchisor–franchisee dynamic through real-world perspectives and practical insights. We’ll dive into the franchisee model and discuss effective ways to support facility operations, strengthen partnerships, and navigate shared challenges.

In collaboration with the ConnexFM YP Commitee.

Gaining C-Suite support for innovative facility management initiatives is crucial for advancing and sustaining FM operations. This session will guide participants through the essential steps of building a successful business case. We will explore how to identify and align with company strategic direction, corporate  priorities, such as financial performance, operational efficiency, and risk management, ensuring your business case stands out. The session will cover the fundamentals of creating a robust business case, including language and critical information to include for strategic alignment. You will learn how to communicate the impact of your proposal effectively, using persuasive storytelling and data-driven insights to demonstrate the value of your ideas.  Participants will also discover best practices for engaging stakeholders and navigating the complexities of executive decision-making processes.

By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the tools and techniques needed to present their ideas confidently and strategically, increasing the likelihood of receiving C-Suite endorsement.

Interoperability is a major requirement for building operators. Yet they face siloed systems and closed communication protocols due to the evolution of the BMS industry over the last 45 years. 

Data sharing and data integration are critical components of gathering data from multiple systems and IoT devices. Imbedded proprietary data protocols add complexity to a current building operators ability to have a single source of truth for their entire building portfolio.

The goal of this panel will be to challenge the status quo and examine the future of data protocols given the high demand for data integration along the supply chain and the asset lifecycle.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the limitations and risks of proprietary protocols and brand lock-in within building management systems (BMS), and evaluate how they hinder system interoperability and data integration across assets and portfolios.
2. Develop practical approaches for integrating diverse building systems and IoT devices to achieve a unified, single-pane-of-glass view of operations, even in environments with closed or legacy protocols.
3. Analyze emerging trends and future possibilities for open data protocols and interoperability standards, and understand their strategic value in improving energy management, operational efficiency, and long-term flexibility.

This is a virtual learning collaboration between ConnexFM and OSCRE