Thursday, September 25 –
Friday, September 26, 2025

Convene One Boston Place, 201 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park with Donnie Gardner, Director of Facilities for the Boston Red Sox

Insightful keynote sessions on sustainability, funding strategies, and smart facilities technology

Small group discussions and advisory board panels focusing on leadership and talent development

Thought leader roundtables offering collaborative and interactive learning

Networking reception and opportunities to connect with industry peers and top suppliers

3:00 PM–4:15 PM

Behind-the-Scenes Fenway Park Tour

Explore operational insights and sustainability challenges at this iconic venue.

8:00 AM–8:45 AM

Coffee and Breakfast

8:45 AM–9:30 AM

Keynote Session 1: Boston's First Large Fossil-Fuel-Free Carbon-Neutral Building:
A Case Study in Sustainable Innovation

9:30 AM–9:45 AM

Beverage Break

9:45 AM–10:30 AM

Small Group Discussions

10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Beverage Break

10:45 AM–11:45 AM

Advisory Board Panel: Cultivate the Next Generation of Facility Leaders

11:45 AM–12:45 PM

The Elevate Lunch

12:45 PM–1:30 PM

Keynote Session 2: Unlocking Capital: Strategies for Funding Facility Improvements

1:30 PM–2:30 PM

Thought Leader Roundtables

2:30 PM–2:45 PM

Beverage Break

2:45 PM–3:30 PM

Keynote Session 3: Smarter Facilities: Leveraging AI, IoT, and Automation to
Shape the Future of FM

3:30 PM–4:30 PM

Reception

Fenway Park Tour (Thursday, 3:00–4:15 PM):

Get ready for two immersive days designed to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and provide actionable insights to help you transform your facilities and advance your career.

Keynote Session 1 (Friday, 8:45–9:30 AM):

Explore Boston University’s Duan Family Center, a groundbreaking fossil-fuel-free, carbon-neutral building, and hear from BU’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

Small Group Discussions (Friday, 9:45–10:30 AM):

Engage with peers on critical facility management topics, exchanging ideas and strategies for immediate application.

Advisory Board Panel (Friday, 10:45–11:45 AM):

Learn best practices for attracting and developing facility talent amid a competitive labor market.

Keynote Session 2 (Friday, 12:45–1:30 PM):

Discover innovative capital funding strategies from Warren County Public Schools, including leveraging grants, bonds, and creative financing.

Thought Leader Roundtables (Friday, 1:30–2:30 PM):

Participate in interactive discussions with industry leaders on emerging trends and solutions.

Keynote Session 3 (Friday, 2:45–3:30 PM):

Gain insights into how AI, IoT, and automation are transforming facility management operations.

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Thanks for registering for Elevate 2025! We look forward to seeing you in Boston for two days of learning and networking.

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