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Elevate 2024: Exclusive Gathering of Facility Executives to Premiere in Chicago This September

MILWAUKEE, WI — May 30, 2024  — Elevate, an exclusive, invitation-only event tailored for facility executives seeking to stay ahead of facilities management trends and foster meaningful connections, will debut in downtown Chicago on Sunday, September 15th, through Monday, September 16th, at Convene, located at 311 West Monroe St.

Poised to revolutionize the landscape of facilities management, Elevate will provide an intimate setting for facility leaders to engage in collaborative brainstorming, gain insights from industry experts, and share and discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities facilities face today.

"Elevate will be the can't-miss event of the year — a transformative gathering where facility executives converge,” said Jill McDermott, CEO | GM at Trade Press Media Group (TPMG), producer of Elevate. “Attendees can expect unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and collaborate. The Elevate agenda provides an exclusive opportunity to strategize with the best minds in the industry at a solutions-based meeting like no other."

Elevate will feature a diverse array of events over the course of two days, including a behind-the-scenes tour of a facility in the Chicago area, showcasing the role technology plays in optimizing facility operations, costs and efficiencies on day one, followed by a morning trends panel, an afternoon leadership symposium and advanced-level breakout sessions focused on Strategic Influence; Reimagining Service Change Management; Leveraging AI, ChatGPT, and Automation; and Developing Future Talent on day two. Attendees can expect to walk away with actionable insights and practical strategies to enhance their facilities and advance their careers.

Moreover, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from esteemed industry leaders, including Building Operating Management Facility Influencers Clarence Carson, President of the CCRS Group, and Jim Turner, Senior Project Manager of Jacobs, in addition to John D'Angelo, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations at The University of Chicago, and Scott Wollenzien, Senior Director of Facilities Construction and Operations at Northwestern Mutual, who collectively, form the Elevate Advisory Board.

"Elevate is an exciting new facet in facility executive programming," said Wendy Dietzler, Senior Director of Events at TPMG, producer of Elevate. "Our FacilitiesNet brand has long been known as the go-to resource for FM news, career guidance, and technology developments; our Elevate initiative lets us support our industry at the highest level and explore fresh approaches to impactful issues like change management, risk and disruptive technologies."

In addition to its compelling content, Elevate will provide attendees with ample networking opportunities, allowing them to connect with peers, industry leaders, and solution providers from around the country.

For more information about Elevate and to secure your spot at this transformative event, visit facilitiesnet.com/elevate. 

About Trade Press Media Group, Inc. (TPMG) 

Trade Press Media Group, a Forum Media Group company, is a premier business-to-business media firm serving the information, media and marketing needs of the facilities, commercial cleaning, and railroad industries. The company provides building management intelligence and insight to 230,000 facilities professionals with Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions magazines, FacilitiesNet.com, HealthcareFacilitiesToday.com, the fnPrime membership program and facilities summits, roundtables and workshops online. Facilities professionals rely on these products to help manage and operate their buildings at peak efficiency. Trade Press also produces high-profile events including Elevate, NFMT, NFMT Orlando, NFMT Vegas, and NFMT Remix. To learn more, visit www.tradepress.com.