We are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2027 NNEAPPA Annual Conference, and we want to hear from you.

Today’s facility managers are balancing high expectations with increasingly fast-paced demands — from project completion to staff planning to creating safe, healthy environments. We’re looking for sessions that reflect those realities and help attendees stay informed, connected, and prepared.

Proposals are due Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Submit your proposal: https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/JeNzDZfTUL

At a glance

• Conference dates: March 17–19, 2027
• Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
• Audience: ~300 educational facilities professionals and business partners from across New England (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI)
• Session length: 60 minutes, including time for audience Q&A
• Who may submit: Member institutions and business partners — joint presentations showcasing successful partnerships are highly encouraged
• Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Topics we’re looking for

• Maintenance & Skilled Trades — HVAC, electrical, and more
• Custodial & Grounds
• Administration, Staffing, HR & Leadership
• Capital Construction & Planning

This list isn’t exhaustive. We especially welcome innovative ideas, practical solutions, and collaborative efforts between educational institutions and business partners.

How proposals are selected

The Professional Development Committee reviews every proposal and evaluates it on:

• Relevance to facilities management and conference themes
• Timeliness of topic
• Presenter qualifications
• Overall presentation quality
• Innovation and originality

What to include

• Presenter name(s), title(s), and organization(s)
• Primary contact information (if different from the presenter)
• Clearly defined learning outcomes
• Continuing education credits

NNEAPPA is a registered AIA/CES provider. If your session may qualify for continuing education credits (AIA, LEED, etc.), please indicate that in your submission. Checkboxes on the form let you confirm whether your session is already approved or whether you’d like to work with the committee to obtain credits.

Whether you’ve presented a dozen times or are considering it for the first time, we’d love to see your proposal. Our best sessions come from members sharing what’s actually working on their campuses.

Questions? Contact the 2027 Professional Development Committee — Tim Pratt at tpratt@bates.edu.

Submit your proposal: https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/JeNzDZfTUL

Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2026