Whitney Austin Gray, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Research
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Thursday. March 27th (2:40 p.m.)

Buildings communicate through data but translating that data into actionable insights requires skilled interpreters. This session explores how facilities managers are evolving into "building doctors," using smart technologies to optimize energy efficiency, water conservation, and occupant well-being. Learn how to approach building performance from a 360-degree perspective, balancing environmental sustainability with the needs of the people who use the space.

Melissa Baker
Senior Vice President, Technical Development
U.S. Green Building Council

Thursday. March 27th (1:40 p.m.)

Facility managers play a critical role in addressing climate challenges through sustainable operations and maintenance. This session focuses on LEED v5 and a holistic approach to decarbonization, tackling operational, embodied, and transportation emissions. You'll also learn how to build resilience against environmental threats, using key insights from USGBC reports to set new sustainability standards for your facilities.

Dennis Ford, MHA, CHFM, CHC, FASHE
Director of Corporate Support Services- Plant Operations & Maintenance (POM)
Atrium Health

Wednesday. March 26th (9:30 a.m.)

Explore the process of how a newly constructed 1-million-square-foot hospital went through the entire lifecycle building and management process. This session highlights the owner's approach to standardizing design and construction data, creating a BIM system, and integrating tools like Maximo to ensure smooth operations, ongoing maintenance, and Joint Commission readiness from day one.