APPAU - New Orleans
APPA's premier professional development event
What is APPAU?
APPAU is APPA's premier professional development opportunity—offering multiple training courses together at a single location, with teaching faculty from across the country to help students envision the full spectrum of the facilities management profession. APPAU’s reputation for preparing facilities management professionals and their teams with the tools to meet competing priorities and deadlines within budget constraints and sustainability goals makes it a valuable educational experience.
Course Options
What's Included / Cost to Attend
APPAU kicks off with a Monday evening reception. Student meals are provided for breakfast, lunch, and breaks throughout the training days (Tues–Thur). APPA also provides a closing reception on Thursday where we celebrate graduates who have completed all four cores of our Institute for Facilities Management or all four levels of our Leadership Academy programs. Students are responsible for hotel accommodations and evening meals.
3-Day Registration Fees
(Institute, Leadership Academy & CEFP Exam Prep)
Institute for Facilities Management
Attendees selecting the "Institute" choose from one of four core facilities management topic areas for their APPAU event. Each core topic area provides rich content and hands-on exercises for attendees. The Institute core courses may be taken in any order.
Institute students receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) after completing any of the four core areas. Many Institute students return to APPAU to complete all four core content areas and become Institute Graduates. More details about APPA's Institute for Facilities Management.
Leadership Academy
APPA’s Leadership Academy prepares educational facilities professionals to become effective leaders with the skills to create thriving cultures of trust and lifelong learning that they can take back to their institutions. A comprehensive collection of four courses touches on all aspects of successful leadership skills: individual, interpersonal, managerial, and organizational.
Leadership Academy students follow a progression through APPA's leadership courses, one level per APPAU:
- Individual Effectiveness Skills (Level I)
- Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills (Level II)
- Managerial Effectiveness Skills (Level III)
- Organizational Effectiveness Skills (Level IV)
Leadership Academy students receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) after completing each of the four levels. Many Leadership Academy students return to APPAU to complete all four levels and become Leadership Academy Graduates. More details about APPA's Leadership Academy.
CEFP Exam Study Course
APPA provides the CEFP Exam Prep Course for professionals preparing for the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential exam. This 3-day program reviews key facilities management topics and prepares students for the content of the CEFP exam. This instructor-led program delivers a rich, in-depth interactive course led by an educational facilities professional and covers all four core competency areas of APPA’s Body of Knowledge (BOK):
Through real-time instruction and collaborative discussions, participants gain a deeper understanding of facilities management and how all areas interconnect to support the mission of their organization. The CEFP proctored exam fee is included in the course price (exam to be scheduled and taken after course).
Network and connect at APPAU while you prepare for the CEFP exam.
Why APPAU?
Get your brand in front of hundreds of facilities management professionals from across North America by sponsoring APPAU.
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Agenda
| February 15 | |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Opening Reception |
| February 16 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Welcome Breakfast and Announcements |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Instructional Day (including lunch) |
| February 17 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast and Announcements |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Instructional Day (including lunch) |
| February 18 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast and Announcements |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Instructional Day (including lunch) |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Closing Reception and Graduation |
APPAU Sponsorship Levels
APPA offers tiered sponsorship 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 APPAU SponsorshipsBusiness Partner Discounts
Current APPA Business Partners receive a discount on APPAU sponsorships, based on membership level.
Discount promo codes are applied during checkout. Not yet a Business Partner? Learn about membership
Ideal for companies looking to establish an initial presence and connect with attendees.
Opportunities designed for companies seeking a strong onsite presence and attendee engagement. Make your brand the first thing attendees see every day.
Lanyards
Your logo is printed alongside APPAU event branding on every attendee lanyard, worn throughout the entire event. This is one of the most high-traffic, high-visibility sponsorships, providing constant exposure across all sessions, networking moments, and photo opportunities.
Signage
Stand out across the full event footprint. Your logo appears alongside APPAU event branding on strategically placed on-site signage throughout the venue.
Campus Tour
Your branding is featured on all tour-related marketing of this experiential outing, aligning your organization with innovation and higher education excellence.
The highest visibility opportunities for organizations seeking premium exposure and association alignment.
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.
Opening Reception
Showcase your brand at APPAU's signature reception. Your brand appears prominently in event communications, stage acknowledgements, and promotional materials. This sponsorship positions your organization at the center of networking and recognition, offering exposure to the full APPAU community during a marquee social experience.
Graduation Reception
Feature your brand at one of the most anticipated social events of the week, with logo placement on reception signage and promotional materials.
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APPAU is hosted at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in downtown New Orleans. Every class, reception, and hallway conversation is just an elevator ride away.
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Book early — the negotiated rate is only available while the block is open.
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