Midwest Facility Masters Conference

The Midwest Facility Masters Conference is a premier event designed for facility managers, building and grounds supervisors, school business managers, and district administrators, offering them a unique opportunity to enhance their understanding of technology, processes, and the impacts of their facility and staffing decisions. This educational conference spans one-and-a-half days and features a diverse array of classes specifically tailored for professionals in the school facility and business sectors. Attendees can engage with exhibitors in a sold-out exhibit hall that showcases the latest innovations in safety, security, facilities management, and operations. The event attracts participants from states such as Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, creating a rich networking environment where attendees can share ideas and best practices.The conference also emphasizes the importance of leadership skills, with keynote sessions aimed at enhancing these skills among current and future leaders managing Wisconsin school facilities. The exhibit hall, which is open on the first day of the conference, is a key feature, having sold out in just twenty minutes. Each booth at the exhibit hall includes two full conference registrations for representatives, with standard booth dimensions of 10' wide by 8' deep, complete with pipe and drape and an 8' skirted table. Additionally, the conference provides opportunities for certification credits, including the Facilities Designation Program for Illinois, Wisconsin ASBO Facility Manager Certification, and various CEUs for certified professionals.First-time attendees are encouraged to apply for scholarships to facilitate their participation, with thirteen scholarships available thanks to the generous support of exhibitors and attendees. A notable initiative, sponsored by Focus on Energy, provides eight scholarships specifically for Wisconsin attendees, enabling those who might not otherwise afford to attend to benefit from the event. Top sponsors at the Platinum and Gold levels have the opportunity to engage in the Solutions Circuit, where intimate, discussion-based sessions allow for deeper interaction with attendees. Each sponsor is guaranteed at least one session, with additional sessions available based on preferences and sponsor level. The Solutions Circuit is designed to foster a more personal engagement, distinct from the larger professional development sessions. The conference not only serves as a platform for networking and professional development but also ensures that registration remains affordable for school district staff, while providing substantial visibility for the sponsors' products and services.