Would you like to tell your story, present your ideas, or share your methodology about facility management with a large group of potential clients? Consider becoming an AIA-sponsored presenter at the International Facility Management Association’s World Workplace, one of the largest annual gatherings of FM professionals in the world.

The AIA Facility Management PIA just concluded a successful collaboration with IFMA on programs for World Workplace 2003, and the group plans to play an even more extensive role at World Workplace 2004, to be held October 17–19 in Salt Lake City. Connect with thousands of people who hire architects and get closer to understanding their wants, needs, and motivations while contributing to the profession’s body of FM knowledge.

Call for entries
The AIA Facility Management PIA seeks session presenters to represent the AIA at the conference. Presentations should be relevant to one of the conference education tracks:

Managing Facilities

• Operations and Maintenance
• Human and Environmental Factors
• Communication

Advancing the Business

• Finance
• Real Estate
• Planning and Project Management

Leading the Organization

• Leadership and Management
• Quality and Innovation
• Technology.

Requirements
To be considered as a presenter for an AIA-sponsored session, send an e-mail that includes:
1. Contact details
2. Educational track
3. Session title
4. Key learning objectives
5. Abstract of presentation (500 words maximum).

The Facility Management PIA will respond to submissions within two weeks of receipt. If your submission is approved, you will then submit a full proposal for IFMA consideration. For more information about presentation criteria, visit the World Workplace Web site.

Deadlines
The AIA will accept submissions through December 5. IFMA final submissions are due December 29. AIA-sponsored presenters will receive complimentary registration from IFMA and a modest travel stipend from the AIA.

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