CAPPA 2026 Regional Conference

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Sunday, September 27, 2026
to Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Conference Center


415 North State Highway 265 Branson, MO 65616 United States

 Join us at 2026 CAPPA Annual Conference

September 27th - 30th, 2026

Branson, MO

In September 2026, CAPPA — APPA's Central Region — invites facilities professionals from across the region to gather in the heart of the Ozarks for its annual conference in Branson, Missouri.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, this year's conference brings together the best of professional development and regional community in one of Missouri's most vibrant destinations. Whether you're new to facilities management or a seasoned leader, the 2026 CAPPA Annual Conference is designed to meet you where you are and equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to move your institution forward.

Educational sessions will be offered for all levels of your organization. From front-line maintenance staff and supervisors to business officers and senior leaders, ensuring that every member of your team walks away with relevant, actionable knowledge.

Beyond the sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers from across the region, engage with industry partners and vendors, and experience the unique culture and hospitality that make Branson an exceptional conference destination.

Shuttle service to and from the Springfield, MO airport is being offered.

Fisk transportation will have a shuttle, along with an APPA representative at the airport to meet you. You will be asked to confirm your transport need at checkout.

 Sunday: Shuttle to hotel will leave at 12pm 

 Wednesday: Shuttle to airport will leave at 7am 

We look forward to welcoming you to Branson this September for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.

CAPPA 2026 Annual Conference
Branson, Missouri
September 27-30, 2026
Agenda at a Glance
Sunday Day 1
Afternoon / Evening
All Day Travel
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Exhibitor Load In
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – Board and Committees
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Membership Committee Meeting / Professional Development Committee
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Finance Committee / Nominations Committee
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Board Meeting
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Opening Reception
7:00 PM Business Partner & Networking Dinners
Monday Day 2
Morning
7:00 AM Exhibitor Space Opens
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM General Session / Keynote Speaker
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM Round Table Discussions (4)
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Educational Sessions – Day 1, Block 1
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch – In the Vendor Area
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Educational Sessions – Day 1, Block 2
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM Exhibitor Space Closes
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Silver Dollar City Tour || Campus of the Ozarks Tour
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Ice Cream Social
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Evening Event & BBQ
Tuesday Day 3
Morning
7:00 AM Exhibitor Space Opens
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM General Session / Keynote Speaker
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM Annual Business Meeting / Tool Kit
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Educational Sessions – Day 2, Block 3 / Tool Kit
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Educational Sessions – Day 2, Block 4 / Tool Kit
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM Exhibitor Space Closes
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Educational Sessions – Day 2, Block 5 / Tool Kit
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibitor Load Out
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Banquet & Awards
Wednesday Day 4
Morning
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast (Board Only)
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Board / Conference Committee Meeting / Tool Kit
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Tool Kit
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tool Kit
5:00 PM Dinner On Your Own
Thursday Day 5
Morning
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Tool Kit
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Tool Kit
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tool Kit
5:00 PM Dinner On Your Own

Partner With CAPPA

The 2026 CAPPA Conference brings together higher education facilities leaders, decision-makers, and trusted industry partners from across the region. Held at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri, this year’s conference is designed to strengthen relationships, share innovation, and shape the future of campus environments.

We value our Business Partners and the critical role they play in supporting higher education facilities. Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally limited to preserve the professional and educational integrity of the conference while maximizing meaningful engagement.

Exhibitor

All Exhibitor purchases include the following:

  • Standard booth setup: one power drop with extension cord power strip, 6-foot draped table, two chairs, and a wastebasket
  • Logo displayed on grouped sponsor signage throughout the conference
  • Logo placement on the official CAPPA event website
  • Logo placement in the conference mobile app

Supporting Exhibitor - $1,750 (Limited Availability)

  • Exhibit space
  • One full Business Partner conference registration
      • Additional registrations - $500 each
  • Tiered recognition in rotating sponsorship deck

Cornerstone Exhibitor – $5,000  

  • Preferred Booth (10x10) 
  • Three full Business Partner conference registrations
    • Additional registrations - $500 each
  • Logo recognition on website and social media
  • Tiered recognition in rotating sponsorship deck

     


Visionary Exhibitor – $7,500 (Limited to 3)

  • Prime Booth (10 x 10)
  • Four full Business Partner conference registrations
    • Additional registrations - $500 each
  • Prime exhibit location
  • Up to three-minute company introduction during one general session
  • Logo recognition on website and social media
  • Tiered recognition in rotating sponsorship deck

     

Presenting Exhibitor – $12,500 (Exclusive)

  • Premium double exhibit space
  • “Presented by” branding across all conference materials
  • Premier logo placement on website, signage, registration platform, and main stage
    • Six full Business Partner conference registrations
  • Additional registrations - $500 each
  • Up to three-minute company introduction during both the Welcome Reception and Banquet
  • Logo recognition on website and social media
  • Prominent recognition in the rotating sponsorship deck

     

Lead Capture

Lead Capture $250

Maximize your return on investment with our Lead Capture add-on. A powerful tool designed to help you seamlessly collect and manage attendee information directly from your booth. Quickly scan badges, log visitor details, and capture key notes in real time, ensuring no valuable connection goes unrecorded. 

Community Partner Collective

Ice Cream

Ice Cream Social - $500

Sponsor the conference ice cream social — a lighthearted networking break where attendees gather, unwind, and connect. Your logo is featured at the station, giving your brand a warm, memorable presence in a fan-favorite moment.

Attendee Scholarships - $1,500

Invest in the future of higher education facilities by funding a scholarship registration for an eligible colleague. Your generosity is recognized in the conference program and during the opening session as a meaningful contribution to the profession.

Raffle Gift (In Kind)

Donate a prize for the conference raffle and enjoy fun, high-energy visibility with all attendees. Your company is recognized by name at the time of the drawing, creating a memorable brand moment in front of the full audience.

Speaker Gifts (In Kind)

Provide a thoughtful gift presented to conference speakers in appreciation of their time and expertise. Your brand is acknowledged at the time of presentation, associating your company with the educational leadership that makes this conference exceptional.

Attendee Gifts (In Kind)

Contribute a gift or branded item distributed to all conference attendees. A tangible way to put your company directly in the hands of every participant — an impression that travels home with them long after the conference ends.

Bronze Tier

Individual Sponsor – $1,000

A great entry point for companies looking to establish a presence at the CAPPA conference. Individual sponsorship provides brand recognition in conference materials and the opportunity to engage with higher education facilities professionals throughout the event.

Keynote Speaker

Hard Hat – $1,000

Put your brand on every attendee's head during facility tours. Sponsored hard hats featuring your company logo are distributed to participants, delivering visible, on-site brand presence during one of the conference's most hands-on experiences.

Hall of Fame Shuttle Bus

Coffee Break – $1,000

Keep attendees fueled between sessions with a sponsored coffee station. Your signage is prominently displayed throughout the break period, giving your brand a natural, high-traffic moment of visibility.
Sponsor provides 275 CAPPA-branded cups, which may include company logo if desired.

Swag Bag Inserts – $1,000

Place a promotional item, brochure, or branded piece directly into every attendee's conference bag. A targeted, cost-effective way to ensure your message reaches 100% of participants from the moment the conference begins.

Lunch

App Banner – $1,000

Feature your company's logo or advertisement as a banner within the official CAPPA conference mobile app. With attendees checking the app throughout the event for schedules, maps, and updates, your brand stays top-of-mind all conference long.

Silver Tier

Lanyards

AM/PM Breaks – $2,500

Sponsor the mid-morning or afternoon refreshment breaks where attendees step away from sessions to recharge and network. Your branding is prominently featured at the break station with signage and verbal recognition throughout the break period.

Women in Facilities Management

Tour Transportation – $2,500

Support the logistics of conference facility tours by sponsoring attendee transportation. Your company name is displayed on vehicles and recognized in tour materials, associating your brand with one of the most eagerly anticipated experiences of the conference.

Gold Tier

Swag Bag (Co-Branded) – $3,500

Sponsor the official conference swag bag, co-branded with your company logo alongside CAPPA's. Every attendee carries your brand throughout the conference and takes it home — one of the most visible and lasting impressions available to sponsors.

Wellness Lounge

Lanyards – $3,500

Put your brand around every attendee's neck for the entire conference. Sponsored lanyards are one of the most consistently visible impressions a sponsor can make — worn from check-in through closing, your logo is seen in every session, hallway, and networking moment.

Technical Tuesday

Hotel Key Cards & Sleeves – $3,500

Greet every attendee at check-in with your brand on their hotel key card sleeve. High-impact visibility from the moment they arrive — and every time they return to their room throughout the conference.

Lunch – $3,500

Sponsor the conference lunch and enjoy prominent recognition in the dining space. Includes signage at meal stations, verbal acknowledgment, and logo placement in lunch area materials — reaching all attendees during one of the day's most relaxed and social moments.

Swag Bag Co-Branded

Breakfast – $3,500

Start each conference morning with your brand front and center. Breakfast sponsorship includes signage, verbal recognition, and logo placement throughout the morning meal service — a consistent, high-visibility touchpoint to open each conference day.

Reception

WiFi – $3,500

Be the brand that keeps everyone connected. Your company name is featured as the official conference WiFi network name, ensuring every attendee sees your brand every time they log on — one of the most repeated touchpoints of any modern conference.

Technical Tuesday Shuttle Bus

Presidential Suite – $3,500 (2 Available)

Treat a VIP guest or top team member to one of Chateau on the Lake’s two penthouse Presidential Suites — 1,000 sq. ft. of top-floor luxury overlooking Table Rock Lake and the Ozark Mountains. Each suite features a hand-carved four-poster king-size bed, private balcony, and spa-like bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi and computerized waterfall shower head. French doors open to an elegant parlor with a full-size refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, ice maker, and dining table — ideal for entertaining and hosting small gatherings throughout the conference.

Platinum Tier

In-Kind Raffle Gift

Keynote – $5,000

Align your brand with the conference's premier educational moment. Keynote sponsorship includes prominent logo placement before and during the keynote address, a verbal introduction by the emcee, and recognition in all related conference materials.

  • One full business partner conference registration

Closing Banquet – $5,000

Cap the conference on a high note as the sponsor of the closing banquet celebration. Enjoy top-tier visibility with prominent signage, a brief speaking opportunity, and recognition throughout the evening as attendees reflect on the week and celebrate the profession together.

  • One full business partner conference registration

In-Kind Attendee Gift

Evening Dinner – $5,000

Host a memorable evening dining experience for conference attendees. Your company is front and center with prominent signage, branding at tables, and a brief speaking opportunity — an ideal setting for relationship-building in an elevated, relaxed atmosphere.

  • One full business partner conference registration
In-Kind Speaker Gift

Welcome Reception – $5,000

Set the tone for the entire conference as the Welcome Reception sponsor. Be the first company recognized as attendees arrive, with prominent signage, a brief company introduction, and logo placement throughout the reception space — making your brand the face of the conference from day one.

  • One full business partner conference registration
Ready to Sponsor CAPPA's Annual Conference?

Purchase Sponsorships & Tabletops


Contact events@appa.org for sponsorship questions.

Discounted Hotel Rooms through CAPPA Room Block

Stay onsite at the conference hotel with special rates starting at $155/night. Room block discount expires August 27th. 

Book your room now!

Chateau on the Lake

415 N State Hwy 265

Branson, MO 65616

Hotel Website

2026 CAPPA Annual Conference Call for Papers

The Central Association of Physical Plant Administrators (CAPPA) Professional Development Committee is now accepting presentation proposals for educational sessions at the 2026 Annual Conference  in Branson, Missouri.


Help shape the future of facilities leadership by presenting innovative ideas, proven practices, and emerging trends across key educational tracks, including administration, operations, energy, and construction. 

We welcome you to contribute to a high‑quality educational program by leading a focused topic discussion, presenting an educational paper, or delivering other impactful learning content that supports the facilities profession.


Educational Tracks


General Administration & Management

Leadership development, human resources, financial management, and organizational effectiveness.

Operations & Maintenance

Custodial services, grounds, maintenance operations, and best practices for physical plant stewardship.

Energy & Utility Systems

Sustainability initiatives, environmental management, and utility procurement and distribution.

Planning, Design & Construction

Facility planning, renovations, project management, and construction delivery strategies.


How to Apply

Click on the "Submit Proposal" link in the upper right hand corner to submit an Educational Session Application.

Submit Proposal


Important Information


CAPPA Code of Professional Conduct
Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of CAPPA’s Code of Professional Conduct.


Conference Registration Required
All selected presenters—both Higher Education professionals and Business Partners—must pay the full conference registration fee in order to present. 

Deadline for submissions:

June 15, 2026


CAPPA - Professional Development Committee

Ben Boslaugh
Vice President

Missouri State University

benjaminboslaugh@missouristate.edu

Heath House
Co-Chair

Missouri University of Science & Technology

Househ@mst.edu

Jacob Sharrer

Co-Chair

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

jacob.sharrer@unl.edu

Supervisor's Toolkit: CAPPA Conference

September 29th, 2026 - October 1st, 2026

Empower your leadership journey with APPA’s Supervisor’s Toolkit — hosted by CAPPA.

This intensive three-day professional development experience equips facilities supervisors and emerging leaders with the essential tools to manage teams, communicate effectively, and drive performance with purpose.

Supervisor’s Toolkit has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the facilities management professional. It is a structured, open-ended, and pragmatic approach to developing supervisors. It is not so much a teaching program as a development process, designed to help supervisors realize both personal and professional growth.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Lead with confidence: Understand the difference between managing tasks and leading people.

  • Communicate with clarity: Learn proven techniques to deliver messages that motivate and build trust.

  • Coach for results: Develop strategies to train, mentor, and hold staff accountable with empathy and consistency.

  • Foster inclusion and respect: Build stronger team culture through diversity awareness and emotional intelligence.

  • Make better decisions: Apply structured problem-solving tools to navigate daily challenges effectively.

Training Highlights

Participants will engage in dynamic modules such as:

  • Organizing Facts & Decision-Making Tools

  • Effective Communication: Sender, Receiver, and Message Design

  • Managing Up and Leading Down

  • Supervisor Tips: The Diversity Wheel

  • Coaching for Performance and Habit Change

  • Leadership Types and Mapping Your Role

Through interactive discussions, exercises, and reflection, attendees will leave with practical tools ready for immediate application in their roles.

The APPA Supervisor’s Toolkit has been a cornerstone in professional development for facilities managers across higher education. Whether you’re a new supervisor or an experienced professional ready to sharpen your skills, this training will help you:

  • Cultivate a leadership mindset

  • Enhance team performance

  • Build stronger communication channels

  • Create a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability

Register Now

Campus Tour & Ice Cream Social — College of the Ozarks

Monday, September 28. 2:30pm-4:30pm

Ice Cream Social to Follow: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Transport provided to/from

A Special Event for CAPPA Conference Attendees

Take a break from the sessions and step outside — we're inviting all CAPPA conference attendees to experience one of higher education's most distinctive institutions firsthand.

College of the Ozarks isn't just a backdrop for this year's conference — it's a living case study in innovative, values-driven education. Join us for a guided campus tour and discover why "Hard Work U" has captured the attention of admissions and enrollment professionals across the country.

 

What You'll See & Experience:

As fellow higher education professionals, you'll have a rare behind-the-scenes look at the programs and facilities that make C of O's model unlike anything else in the field — from the student labor program operations at the Keeter Center to the academic spaces and residence halls that shape student life on this breathtaking 1,000-acre Ozark Mountain campus.

See how C of O integrates work, faith, patriotism, and service into every corner of the student experience — and take back fresh ideas and perspectives to your own campus community.

 

Then, Join Us for an Ice Cream Social!

Wind down, recharge, and connect with colleagues over a cool scoop in true C of O hospitality style. It's the ideal setting to swap insights with fellow CAPPA professionals, engage with College of the Ozarks faculty and staff, and enjoy the kind of genuine community that defines this campus.

 Silver Dollar City Behind the Scenes Tour

Monday, October 28. 2:30pm-4:30pm

Ice Cream Social to Follow at College of the Ozarks 4:30-5:30pm

Guide to visiting Silver Dollar City ...

Trade your conference badge for a front row seat to one of the Ozarks' most beloved landmarks. CAPPA attendees are invited to tour behind the scenes at Silver Dollar City, the iconic 1880s-themed park nestled in the hills just outside Branson, Missouri.

Built around the charm and craftsmanship of an 1880s Ozark mountain town, Silver Dollar City is home to world-class rides and attractions, over 100 resident craftsmen demonstrating traditional Ozark arts and trades, and some of the most celebrated live entertainment in the region. 

After days of engaging sessions and meaningful professional dialogue, this tour is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with colleagues, and share an experience as memorable as it is uniquely Ozarkian. 

More details on tickets, transportation, and departure times coming soon.

For More Information:

CAPPA Events Team
events@appa.org