Campus Facilities Summit

The Campus Facilities Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only conference designed to bring together senior leaders in facilities management, capital planning, construction, and engineering from top colleges and universities across the United States. This summit focuses on addressing the significant transformations that college campuses have undergone in recent years due to challenges like supply chain disruptions, rising costs, labor shortages, and shifting student needs. With a commitment to collaboration and the exchange of ideas, the summit provides a focused and intimate setting for campus executives to connect, share strategies, and explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of campus design and infrastructure.Targeted primarily at Chief Facilities Officers, AVPs of Facilities, Directors of Construction, and other senior decision-makers, the Campus Facilities Summit offers a curated experience with highly targeted sessions and meaningful peer-to-peer engagement. Attendees can expect to engage in discussions that not only highlight the current demands of higher education but also explore strategies for building and improving campus environments for the future. Registration for heads of planning, design, and construction at US-based higher education institutions is complimentary, subject to verification and approval by Opal Group. This registration includes two nights of accommodation at the conference venue, meals, and networking activities, enhancing the overall experience. Practitioners and executives representing solution provider organizations are encouraged to participate as sponsors, which includes a turnkey booth space for productive business meetings. The summit aims to foster moments of shared best practices and focused discussions amongst vendors and higher education professionals, paving the way for lasting partnerships.Feedback from past attendees highlights the value of the summit, with remarks from an Assistant Director of College Facilities praising the balance of seminar subjects and the quality of presentations. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to meet and discuss timely issues with a diverse group of colleagues, and many reported forming valuable connections with various vendors. The Director of Space Planning and Design noted the quality of meetings and conversations with facility managers and architects, emphasizing that the relevance and quality of the speakers and industry partners made the experience enriching. The small group format allowed for better connections compared to larger conferences, leading to a highly productive summit experience. Overall, the Campus Facilities Summit serves as a catalyst for action, improvement, and strategic planning in the evolving landscape of campus facilities.