Conferences on K-12 facilities management, energy efficiency and more in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
First published February 25, 2019. Updated for 2020 conferences on January 14, 2020.
There is always something that can be improved or changed in a facility to reduce energy consumption or improve efficiency – from infrastructure to behaviours. This state of ongoing improvement is evident in the number of events with themes or topics on energy efficiency and facilities management.
There are the events that are on our radar for 2020.
These events, conferences and workshops are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and beyond. The topics range from school administration to energy efficiency, but they all have something related to the ongoing maintenance, management and optimization of school facilities. Most of the events are in the spring – May features events on every weekend (with a few overlapping on the same weekend).
| Event | Dates | Location | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Energy Efficiency Summit | TBA | Edmonton, Alberta | The latest news and updates from Energy Efficiency Alberta and the energy efficiency industry. Sessions include strategies to maximize investments into energy efficiency. |
| Association for Learning Environments – Alberta Chapter Conference | March 4 – 6, 2020 | Jasper, Alberta | The 2020 conference has the theme “Achieving Balance” and will attract school administrators, educators, facilities staff and educational planners from Alberta all interested in improving educational environments through design, efficiency and functionality. |
| Saskatchewan Association of School Business Organization Convention | April 22 – 24, 2020 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | With a tradeshow, keynote speakers, info sessions, workshops and social events, the SASBO annual convention has information and resources on all topics related to school administration – including facilities and maintenance. |
| Alberta Recreational Facility Personnel Workshop and Trade Show | April 26 – 20, 2020 | Red Deer, Alberta | Experts in recreational facilities – rinks, pools, fields, recreation centres, multi-plexes, gyms – showcase the latest trends and tools. A good opportunity for Alberta facilities staff in charge of schools with recreational facilities. |
| Lloyd Sadd Navacord Construction Conference | March 10, 2020 | Edmonton, Alberta | Hosted by an insurance brokerage, this annual conference is for anybody interested in the Canadian construction industry. Sessions include trends and emerging topics in construction. |
| Association of School Business Officials of Alberta Annual Conference and Trade Show | May 3 – 6, 2020 | Nisku, Alberta | Professional development, exhibitors and sessions for school administrators, management and facilities/transportation staff from schools in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. |
| Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia Conference | May 11 – 14, 2020 | Parksville, British Columbia | Does your facilities have rinks, pools or other recreational facilities? This conference gathers professionals in British Columbia that are in charge of operating, maintaining and improving recreational facilities. |
| Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators Association Spring Conference and Trade Show | April 27 – 30, 2020 | Lake Louise, Alberta | This trade show and conference is geared to facilities staff and managers - anybody involved in the maintenance and operations of school facilities in Alberta. |
| Educational Facility Managers Association Annual Conference and Trade Show | June 2 – 5, 2020 | Penticton, British Columbia | British Columbia facilities managers and staff gather at this annual conference to discuss the latest advancements and technology in school facilities. |
| Canada Green Building Council Building Lasting Change | June 3 – 5, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | All about low carbon green buildings in Canada – from new technologies to the role of green buildings in a resilient economy. This three-day conference includes interactive sessions, building tours, panels and technical discussions. |
| Association for Learning Environments – Pacific Northwest Regional Conference | April 23 – 26, 2020 | Portland, Oregon | A gathering of professionals interested in creating spaces and communities that foster learning. Attendees will be coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and beyond. |
| Alberta Educational Facilities Administrators Association Fall Workshop | October 21 – 23, 2020 | Lake Louise, Alberta | Since gathering once a year isn’t enough, Alberta facilities managers and staff have a fall workshop with exhibitors and sessions over two days. |
We’ll let you know what conferences the Rede team is planning to attend! The best place for updates is our email newsletter.