NNEAPPA/SNEAPPA Joint 2027 Conference
About the Conference
NNEAPPA 2027 Annual Conference
The Northern New England Chapter of APPA brings educational facilities professionals together each year to learn, share ideas and build the relationships that keep our campuses running. In 2027 we’re gathering in Portland, Maine, for two full days of education sessions, networking and time with the business partners who support our work.
Learn
Education sessions on the challenges facilities teams face every day, from operations and maintenance to planning, energy and leadership.
Connect
Receptions, meals and networking time with peers from colleges, universities and K–12 schools across the region.
Discover
Meet business partners in the exhibit hall and see the products and services that can help your campus.
What’s included
Full registration includes all education sessions and the exhibit hall, plus conference meals and events:
- Opening reception and first-time attendee reception
- Breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks
- Networking reception
- Dinner and entertainment
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. A detailed agenda is coming soon.
Registration fees
Institutional Members
Business Partners
Guests
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Portland – By the Bay
Guest rooms are in downtown Portland, near the Old Port and the waterfront. Room block details are coming soon.
Hotel detailsBusiness Partners
Sponsor & Exhibit
Put your company in front of facilities leaders from across the region. Most sponsorships include an exhibit booth.
See opportunitiesJoin us in Portland
Register today to reserve your spot at NNEAPPA 2027. You’ll need to be logged in to your APPA account to register.
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Stay in the heart of Portland
Guest rooms for the NNEAPPA 2027 Annual Conference are at Holiday Inn Portland – By the Bay, in downtown Portland near the Old Port, the Arts District and the waterfront. Conference sessions take place at the University of Southern Maine.
At the hotel
- On-site parking
- Complimentary shuttle (subject to availability)
- Indoor pool & sauna
- Fitness center
- Local Toast on-site restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
Plan your stay for NNEAPPA 2027
Discounted group rates and the booking link will be shared here and with registered attendees as soon as they’re available. In the meantime, secure your spot at the conference.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us March 17–19, 2027 in Portland, Maine, and put your company in front of facilities leaders from higher education and K–12 schools across Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. NNEAPPA’s educational work would not be possible without your support.
Sponsorships and exhibit space are limited and offered first come, first served. Sponsorships are available now; exhibit booths will be available November 1st.
Access
Reach the facilities professionals who need your products and services.
Exhibit
Showcase your company and build brand awareness.
Network
Make face-to-face connections, generate leads and strengthen relationships during dedicated networking windows.
New this year
**Must Purchase Business Partner Membership before purchasing sponsorship or booth.
Exhibit Booths
Exhibit booths will be available for purchase starting November 1st.
Booths are set up at the conference venue. Every booth-only purchase includes one complimentary full conference registration.
8′ × 8′ Exhibit Booth
$950
- (1) full conference registration
- Black pipe & drape back wall and side rails
- 6′ draped table, (2) chairs and a wastebasket
- Wi-Fi access
Additional Booth Staff
$200
- Discounted full conference registration for extra booth personnel
- Available to exhibitors and sponsors during online registration
Business Partner Registration
$150–$350
- Full conference — $350
- Day one only — $250
- Day two only — $150
Meal & Reception Sponsorships
Premier events where attendees gather, relax and talk. Each includes an 8′ × 8′ booth and a company profile in the conference app.
Opening Reception
Tuesday
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Prominent logo placement in the app and on signage
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on each dining table
First Time Attendee Reception
Tuesday
$2,700
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Prominent logo placement in the app and on signage
- Recognition during the reception
- Table tents with your logo on each table
Breakfast
Wednesday
$2,550
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (1) full conference registration
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Table tents on food stations and dining tables
Opening Lunch
Wednesday
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Prominent logo placement in the app and on signage
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on each dining table
Networking Reception
Wednesday
$3,300
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on cocktail tables
Networking Reception Bar Service
Wednesday
$3,300
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on the bars
Dinner & Entertainment
Thursday
$3,300
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on tables
Breakfast
Friday
$2,550
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (1) full conference registration
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Table tents on food stations and dining tables
Lunch
Friday
$2,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
- Table tents with your logo on dining tables
Conference Breaks
Tuesday AM or PM, or Wednesday AM
$1,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (1) full conference registration
- Logo on conference signage and in the app
Additional Sponsorships
Brand visibility that travels with attendees all conference long. Each includes a company profile in the conference app.
Educational Track Sponsor
$3,450
- (1) full conference registration
- Prominent logo placement in the app and on signage
- Track signage with your logo each day
Conference Bag
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo and the conference logo on the bag given to every attendee
- Logo on signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
Keynote Sponsor
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Introduce the keynote speaker from the podium
- Logo on signage and in the app
App Splash Screen
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo on the conference app splash screen
- Logo on conference signage
Attendee Gift
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo and the conference logo on the attendee water bottle
- Logo on signage and in the app
- Mention from the podium
Conference Hotel Key Card
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo on guest room key cards
- Logo on signage and in the app
Conference Lanyard
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo on the lanyard every attendee wears
- Logo on signage and in the app
Conference Shuttle
$3,800
- 8′ × 8′ exhibit booth included
- (2) full conference registrations
- Your logo on shuttle signs and parking signage
- Logo in the conference app
Ready to sponsor NNEAPPA 2027?
To purchase a sponsorship or exhibit booth, you must be logged in to your APPA account. Don’t have one? Create an account.
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Share your expertise at NNEAPPA 2027
NNEAPPA is looking for presenters for the 2027 Annual Conference, March 17–19 in Portland, Maine. If your team has solved a problem, launched a project or learned a lesson that other facilities professionals could use, we want to hear from you.
Topics we’d love to see
Sessions that give attendees practical ideas they can take back to campus, including:
- Operations, maintenance and custodial services
- Energy, utilities and sustainability
- Planning, design and construction
- Leadership, workforce and staff development
- Budgeting, technology and data-driven decisions
- Case studies and lessons learned from recent projects
How to submit
- Open the submission siteProposals are collected through Sched. Click Submit a Proposal to get started.
- Create a speaker profileAdd your name, title, organization and a short bio, plus any co-presenters.
- Describe your sessionGive it a title and a clear description of what attendees will learn.
- Submit by October 15, 2026NNEAPPA will review every proposal once submissions close.
Ready to submit?
Proposals are due October 15, 2026. It only takes a few minutes to get your idea in front of NNEAPPA.
Submit a ProposalTo Register or Purchase a Sponsorship or Exhibitor Booth you must be logged into your APPA account.
If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
Cancellations and Transfers
- How to cancel: Email your request to events@appa.org
- Refunds: Cancellations received at least 30 days before the event start date receive a full refund of the registration fee.
- After the 30-day deadline: Registrations are not refundable and cannot be deferred to a later event. You may transfer your registration to another person within the same organization for the same event; please email events@appa.org to arrange the transfer.
- Travel and lodging: NNEAPPA is not responsible for any travel or lodging costs.