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

Peer Problems Live interactive sessions focused on sharing challenges and generating practical, peer-driven solutions

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

2:15 PM

Meet in hotel lobby for badge pick-up and shuttle to Fenway Park (for hotel attendees)

3:00 PM–4:30 PM

Behind-the-Scenes Fenway Park Tour

Go beyond the stands with Red Sox Facilities Director Donnie Gardner for an exclusive tour of Fenway Park, exploring its operations, sustainability efforts, and how a century-old icon is maintained to meet modern demands.

Click here for details on parking, shuttle service, and directions.

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Networking Reception

Join us at ezCater's Headquarters, 40 Water St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, for drinks, light bites, and great conversation with fellow attendees.

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

Peer Problems Live

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

Keynote Session 1: 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: 9:45–10:30 AM

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

Advisory Board Panel: 10:45–11:45 AM

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

Keynote Session 2: 12:45–1:30 PM

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

Peer Problems Live: 1:30–2:30 PM

An interactive session for sharing challenges and generating practical, peer-driven solutions

Keynote Session 3: 2:45–3:30 PM

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

Day 1 – Thursday, September 25: Fenway Park Tour & Networking Reception

Locations & Times:

• Fenway Park Tour: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215, Gate D (Jersey Street)
• Networking Reception at ezCater: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 40 Water St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02109

For Hotel Attendees (Omni Parker House):

• A shuttle will transport attendees from Omni Parker House to Fenway Park for the tour and then to the Networking Reception at ezCater (40 Water St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02109).
• Shuttle Pickup: Meet at 2:15 PM in hotel lobby to pick up badge and load shuttle
• Hotel Parking:
• Valet Parking: $70 overnight (additional fees may apply for late pick-up)
• Function/Event Parking: $40–$50 before or after 5 PM
• Self-Parking: Nearby garages – Pi Alley Garage, Lafayette Garage, Boston Common Garage

For Local Attendees:

• Fenway Parking: Closest option is Van Ness Garage, meet at Gate D (Jersey Street)
• ezCater Parking: Use SpotHero to compare rates. Nearby garages:
• 33 Arch St Garage
• Devonshire Garage (complimentary valet)
• Pi Alley Garage
• Public Transit:
• Orange Line – State St (closest), Downtown Crossing
• Blue Line – State St (closest), Aquarium
• Green Line – Government Center, Haymarket
• Red Line – Downtown Crossing

Local attendees are more than welcome to take shuttle from hotel if preferred.

Day 2 – Friday, September 26: Full Event at Convene One Boston Place

Venue Address:

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

Nearby Parking Options:

• Pi Alley Garage – 275 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108
• One Beacon Street Garage – 1 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 | (617) 263-0401

Hotel

Omni Parker House

• Address: 60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
• Check-In / Check-Out: 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
• Phone: (617) 227-8600

Gold Sponsors:

Food and Networking Sponsor:

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

If you have questions before the event, feel free to reach out via email or phone:

Email: elevate@tradepress.com
Phone: 414-228-7701 ext. 459