APPA Annual Conference - Salt Lake City, UT

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Tuesday, July 13, 2027

to Thursday, July 15, 2027

The Grand America Hotel

555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4100 United States

* Registration open until 6/29/27 at 12:00 AM (EDT)

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APPA's Annual Conference

The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah will host APPA’s 2027 Annual Conference. Mark your calendars for July 13-15 2027 as educational facilities management leaders from across North America gather for APPA’s premier event. APPA is the association of choice for educational facilities professionals, and APPA's Annual Conference brings our community together for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Join us at National Harbor for an immersive experience focused on connection, innovation, and leadership in the educational facilities realm. You’ll want to be part of the conversations shaping the future of our profession!

Why Attend?

Unparalleled Networking: Connect with 400+ attendees from K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and industry – most of whom are senior facilities officers and key decision-makers. Share challenges and solutions with peers who have similar responsibilities and issues, and realize that you’re not alone in tackling campus facilities challenges.
Learn from Industry Leaders: Participate in thought-provoking conversations about sustainability, operational efficiency, technology (AI), and the future of educational facilities. Expert-led sessions and case studies will offer real-world insights into on-campus facilities challenges, leadership strategies, and emerging trends – so you return home with actionable ideas. Expect engaging keynote presentations from visionary leaders in our field, plus interactive panel discussions where you can ask questions and share your perspective.
Best Practices & Innovation: Discover proven strategies and new innovations through APPA’s educational programming. Topics will range from Total Cost of Ownership and sustainability best practices to campus planning, workforce development, and more – reflecting the latest trends impacting educational facilities. You’ll gain insights that help you optimize resources, enhance operations, and ensure sustainable campus environments.
Community and Collaboration: APPA’s conference isn’t just about formal sessions, it’s also the hallway conversations and informal meetups that spark new ideas. Attendees consistently rate the networking as one of the most valuable aspects: "Connecting with colleagues who share your challenges…that was the most valuable part of the conference." You’ll build valuable connections and an enduring support network within the educational facilities community.
Solutions Marketplace: Connect with industry-leading business partners—ask questions, and find answers. It’s a chance to see solutions in action and discuss your institution’s needs directly with providers.

Who Should Attend?

APPA's Annual Conference is ideal for:

Senior Facilities Officers: Campus facilities directors, vice presidents, and other senior executives seeking strategic insights and peer networking with fellow leaders. This conference offers high-level discussions tailored to the challenges of leading facilities organizations. (See special SFO Summit opportunity)

Emerging/Rising Leaders: Facilities managers, assistant directors, and aspiring leaders who want to grow their skills and career. Learn from seasoned professionals and expand your professional network to support your leadership journey.

Business Partners & Solution Providers: Industry partners who serve educational institutions – from energy and sustainability firms to technology vendors and architects. APPA's conference provides direct access to facilities decision-makers and a forum to “showcase solutions” that address the evolving needs of schools and campuses . (See Sponsorship Opportunities below for ways to elevate your brand at the event.)

Whether you oversee a large university system, a community college campus, or a K-12 institution, APPA's Annual Conference welcomes you. Our attendees come from all types of institutions and regions, yet share common challenges – and a common purpose to improve campus environments. If you’re involved in educational facilities management, this is the place to be.

What's Included/Cost to Attend

APPA's Annual Conference kicks off Thursday afternoon with our keynote followed by an opening reception. Attendee meals are provided for breakfast, lunch, and breaks throughout the conference. APPA has negotiated hotel rates for attendees—make sure to book your room before the hotel block expires.

APPA Institutional Members: $1,095
Non-Members - Institutional: $1,369
Non-Members - Corporate: $1,643
APPA Platinum Business Partners: $1,232
APPA Gold Business Partners: $1,314
APPA Silver Business Partners: $1,397
APPA Bronze Business Partners: $1,479

Call for Proposals – Share Your Expertise

The deadline to submit proposals has closed and the selection committee is communicating decisions with submitters.

Senior Facilities Officers (SFO) Summit

SFOs face unique challenges and opportunities every day. We're providing a free pre-conference workshop exclusively for SFOs to meet, exchange ideas, and hear about solutions. Tickets are free for SFOs attending the conference. SFOs are considered individuals with titles of Director, AVP, or AVC.

All SFO Summit participants must have a ticket to the Conference as well.

Additional details coming soon.

Limited Sponsorship and Tabletop Opportunities

Connect with your customers and prospects at APPA's Conference! For our business partners, we offer a range of sponsorship opportunities to help you engage with attendees and maximize your brand exposure.

Sponsorships & Tabletops

Senior Facilities Officers (SFO) Summit

All SFO Summit participants must have a ticket to the Conference as well.

The Facilities Executive as Institutional Strategist – Moving from Operational Leader to Strategic Insider.

How to help Presidents and CFOs Think About Risk, Not Buildings
Reframing Deferred Maintenance as Institutional Exposure/Investment
Executive Presence for Facilities Leaders - -seat at the table
Evolving culture of a facilities organization
What to Stop Explaining and What to Start Framing (also leads into the conference theme)
Innovative ideas to fund Facilities (Operations and Campus Renewal)

Sponsorship Levels

APPA offers tiered opportunities designed to meet a range of visibility goals. Benefits include recognition in event communications, brand visibility throughout the venue, and opportunities for direct engagement with attendees

Purchase Sponsorship

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibitor Tier — $9,000
	Tabletop This package includes one complimentary attendee ticket, high-traffic placement in the event's central networking zone, a listing in the conference app and online exhibitor directory, and direct access to institutional leaders, facilities managers, and purchasing influencers.
	Lead Capture Add On Lead capture enables real-time digital badge scanning for contact collection at your booth. Also available to non-exhibitors as a strategic solution for digital contact collection.
Entry Tier — $2,000
	Conference Bag Insert Item or flyer you provide placed in every attendee swag bag.
Starter Tier — $5,000
	Co Branded Gift Increase your brand's reach with a co-branded gift distributed to all attendees. Your logo appears alongside APPA branding on a tangible takeaway that travels beyond the conference, extending visibility long after the event ends.
	Event App Your brand appears prominently within the official event mobile app featured in rotating banner carousel that attendees use for schedules, maps, and announcements. This placement ensures continuous visibility throughout the week.
	Notebooks Own the page where ideas happen. This is the conference's most-used tool, where attendees take notes and outline action plans. High visibility, high usage, high impact.
Contributor Tier — $9,000
	Phone Charging Station Your brand becomes the hero attendees rely on to stay connected. Located in high-traffic areas, these stations draw constant foot traffic and extended dwell time, keeping your logo front-and-center as attendees recharge, regroup, & network.
	Conference Breakfast Start strong with your brand front and center as attendees gather for the morning meal. A high-visibility placement that reaches the full conference audience before the day's sessions begin.
	Conference Lunch Close out the conference on a high note. Saturday lunch brings attendees together for a final shared meal, making it a memorable and impactful moment for your brand to shine.
	Coffee Stations Your brand becomes the energy source attendees rely on throughout each day of programming. Located in high-traffic areas, these stations are constant gathering points, drawing in hundreds of attendees multiple times per day. Prominent branding on signage at each coffee station.
	ALE Breakfast Kick off a day of leadership development with your brand front and center. Your organization is prominently featured as ALE participants gather for breakfast, connecting you with an engaged audience of emerging and established leaders before the day's sessions begin.
	ALE Lunch Own the midday moment of the ALE program. Lunch brings all participants together in a relaxed setting, giving your brand prime visibility and natural opportunities for conversation with the leadership community.
	Wifi Put your brand on every screen. As the presenting sponsor of conference Wifi, your name is the first thing attendees see when they connect — dozens of times a day, across every session, break, and evening event.
	Custodial Demonstrate your commitment to excellence in facilities management by sponsoring the custodial services that keep the conference running smoothly. Prominent recognition throughout the venue aligns your brand with the core values of the APPA community.
	Co Branded Gift Increase your brand's reach with a co-branded gift distributed to all attendees. Your logo appears alongside APPA branding on a tangible takeaway that travels beyond the conference, extending visibility long after the event ends.
	Signage Stand out across the full event footprint. Prominent "thank you" signage placement and strong visibility throughout the conference venue. Your logo appears alongside APPA branding on strategically placed on-site signage.
Advocate Tier — $12,000
	Co Branded Gift Increase your brand's reach with a co-branded gift distributed to all attendees. Your logo appears alongside APPA branding on a tangible takeaway that travels beyond the conference, extending visibility long after the event ends.
	Lanyards Logo worn by every attendee, guaranteeing constant visibility. One of the most high-traffic, high-visibility sponsorships, providing constant exposure across all sessions, networking moments, and photo opportunities.
	Awards Your organization is front-and-center during the recognition of outstanding contributions across the facilities profession. This positions your brand alongside achievement, leadership, and recognition.
	ALE Reception Showcase your brand at the ALE reception, a dedicated networking event for the leadership community. Your organization receives prominent recognition in event communications and onsite visibility as participants connect and celebrate a day of leadership programming.
	SFO Breakfast Fuel attendees at the start of a full day of programming. Your brand is prominently featured at breakfast, one of the highest-attendance moments of the conference, giving you broad visibility as the day begins.
	SFO Lunch Own the midday break on one of the conference's busiest days. Lunchtime brings the full attendee audience together, offering prime exposure and natural conversation opportunities around your brand.
	Hotel Room Keys & Sleeves Welcome every attendee the moment they arrive. Your logo is featured on hotel room keys and key sleeves, providing unmatched visibility throughout the entire stay. With every door entry and daily departure, your brand becomes part of the attendee journey, making this a premium, high-impact sponsorship.
	Tour Your organization becomes the name behind a curated off-site experience for conference attendees. Your branding is featured across all tour-related communications and materials, associating your brand with a memorable highlight of the event.
Champion Tier — $15,000
	Conference Opening Reception Showcase your brand at the annual conference opening reception. Your brand appears prominently in event communications, stage acknowledgments, and promotional materials. This sponsorship positions your organization at the center of cross-program networking and recognition during a marquee social experience.
	Co Branded Gift Increase your brand's reach with a premium co-branded gift distributed to all attendees. Your logo appears alongside APPA branding on a high-quality takeaway that extends your visibility well beyond the conference itself.
	SFO + ALE Reception Showcase your brand at an exclusive networking reception bringing together Senior Facilities Officers and ALE participants. This sponsorship places your organization at the forefront of the experience, with prominent recognition in event communications and onsite visibility during a high-value gathering of top decision-makers and emerging leaders.
	Conference Bag With every door entry and daily departure, your brand becomes part of the attendee journey, making this a premium, high-impact sponsorship.
Leader Tier — $25,000
	Keynote Speakers Align your brand with the conference's biggest moment. Your logo is positioned alongside the main thought leaders of the entire event, delivering unmatched prestige, visibility, and association with the most anticipated session of the week.