Smart Building Innovations Conference is an innovative trade show for architects, engineers, and facilities professionals tasked with the sustainability and efficiency of their buildings.

NEWS ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Rowe Vice President - Marketing T: 414-228-7701 ext. 452 E: tim.rowe@tradepress.com Smart Building Innovations Conference & Expo Debuts March 2018 Milwaukee, Wis. (August 4, 2017) - Smart Building Innovations Conference & Expo, makes its debut at the Baltimore Convention Center, March 20-22, 2018. This innovative new event is designed for engineers, architects, building owners and facility management professionals looking to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their buildings. Formerly the High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces Conference, the rebranded Smart Building Innovations Conference & Expo will be co-located with the largest event in the facilities industry, NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) 2018. NFMT annually attracts 5,000 facilities professionals from commercial office, healthcare, education, government and hospitality markets. "By moving this event to Baltimore and co-locating it with NFMT, decision-makers and specifiers will have an excellent opportunity to tackle their biggest facility challenges head-on," said Bob Wisniewski, owner of Trade Press Media Group, the parent company of Smart Building Innovations Conference & Expo and NFMT. "We anticipate a lively and engaged expo hall with experienced engineers, architects and owners seeking innovative technologies and building products." Exhibiting companies will include manufacturers and leading suppliers of building automation controls/systems, energy products and services, energy management systems, water management and conservation products, lighting, windows, HVAC, power distribution, and more. Smart Building Innovations Conference & Expo will also feature three days of education specifically designed for attendees interested in the latest intelligent and sustainable building innovations. Sessions will cover cutting- edge trends, strategies and emerging technologies. Conference sessions will not overlap with expo hours, ensuring attendees' time is maximized throughout the show. Additional information regarding show hours, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities and educational conference content can be found at NFMT.com/smart. About Trade Press Media Group Trade Press Media Group is co-owner of NFMT (National Facilities Management and Technology) family of shows and the Critical Facilities Summit. The firm also publishes Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions magazines as well as FacilitiesNet.com, the premier website for building owners and facilities managers. More than 150,000 facility professionals rely on these products to help manage and operate buildings at peak efficiency. For more information, visit www.tradepress.com, or www.NFMT.com/smart. About ROC Exhibitions, Inc. ROC Exhibitions, Inc., co-owner of the NFMT Show, is a leading event management company headquartered in Lisle, Ill. The firm owns and manages a number of industry-leading events including, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Conference & Expo, Fire Mexico, DRI International, and the Midwest Security & Police Conference Expo. More information can be found at www.rocexhibitions.com. ###