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World FM Day
Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change
Join the World FM Day celebration by submitting your events, content and resources.
Celebrate the Profession on May 14
Join IFMA, GlobalFM and other FM associations around the world as we celebrate the important contributions and achievements of the facility management community - and the positive impact the profession has on our lives. World FM Day is your opportunity to celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes of the built environment and share well-deserved thanks for keeping our facilities healthy, safe and productive.
Events
Facility Fusion
Facility Fusion delivers an energizing, immersive experience with visionary sessions, exclusive networking and dynamic activities that spark innovation, connection and growth. Join us April 29–May 1 in Austin, Texas. Learn more
FM Day 2025
Celebrate World FM Day with the IFMA Greece Chapter and various industry experts for insights on energy, sustainability, digital tech and shaping the future of facility management. Reserve your seat by April 29! Register now
World FM Day Celebration
Celebrate World FM Day with the IFMA Capital Chapter and guest speaker Rob Clark to explore the power of resilience and the vital role of facility managers.
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World FM Day Breakfast
Join Justin Gallo and industry leaders for a World FM Day breakfast panel on solving the facility management labor shortage—plus a special gift for attending FMs!
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Transforming Heritage Buildings
Explore how sustainable facility management is helping heritage buildings thrive through resilience in a changing world. Register now
The Path to Smart Buildings
Join David Stephenson and Blake Gilley as they discuss the value, challenges, and best practices of smart building technology to help facility managers drive success.
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Wing Fling
Join IFMA's Orlando Chapter on May 14 to celebrate World FM Day with "Wing Fling." More details coming soon.
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Emergency Planning Gaps
Discover the 17 critical gaps that can sabotage your emergency plans and how to close them. Understand the laws, standards and risks to keep your workplace prepared. Register now
Facility Fortune
Join IFMA's Indianapolis Chapter on May 15 at Guggman Haus Brewing to celebrate World FM Day with a game of "Facility Fortune." Register now
Events
Conference & Expo - May 5-7
Facility Fusion
Facility Fusion brings an exhilarating and immersive experience that will leave attendees energized and inspired. Join us May 5-7 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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IFMA Chicago - May 8
Happy Hour
World FM Day is all about you! It’s a day of celebration and recognition for facility managers and the entire FM profession. Registration required. Register now
IFMA Chicago - May 8
FM Roundtable
This FM Professional-only, small group discussion will focus on “What is your biggest challenge as an FM?” Registration required by May 6. Register now
World FM Day Webinar - May 8
Truth About Autonomous Buildings
Join FM:Systems and IFMA as we explore how building technology has evolved to get us to this point, the potential risks of “leaping before you look” and what organizations can do to mitigate those vulnerabilities. Register now
IFMA NYC - May 8
FM-Only Cocktails & Networking
Join IFMA NYC for an FM-only networking event to celebrate World FM Day and the positive impact the profession has on lives. Registration required. Register now
IFMA Louisville - May 8
Happy Hour
Join IFMA's Louisville Chapter for a happy hour celebrating World FM Day!
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IFMA Orlando - May 8
World FM Day Celebration
Join IFMA Orlando to celebrate the profession with craft beer, food, bingo and grand prices for lucky FMs. Registration is required. Register now
IFMA San Francisco - May 8
Zero Waste Recology Tour
Celebrate World FM Day with a tour of Recology Transfer Station & Recycle Central at Pier 96. Registration required.
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IFMA Minneapolis/St. Paul - May 8
Whirlyball & Social Hour
Join us for a World FM Day gathering with colleagues at Whirlyball Twin Cities! Don't play? Come for the conversation. Registration required. Learn more
IFMA Denver- May 14
Workplace Design
Come and be part of a dynamic breakfast panel discussion delving into the realms of design and project management. Registration required. Register now
IFMA Indianapolis - May 14
Facility Feud
Celebrate everything FM does to make for our workplaces with a special edition of "Facility Feud". Registration required. Register now
Ways to Participate:
Celebrate throughout the month to recognize the vital work that FM professionals contribute to businesses and our lives.
- Thank facility managers by posting a #WorldFMDay or a #ResilienceinAction message.
- Get a proclamation for World FM Day on a local or state level. HQ Sample | IFMA Wichita Sample
- Submit your content, World FM Day event details and other resources to celebrate facility managers and the profession.
- Show your support through a contribution to the IFMA Foundation.
- Share information about FM, like IFMA's page on FM or the This is FM video.
- Download the World FM Day logo in multiple languages.
Once a year, the Global Facilities Management community comes together on World FM Day to celebrate the Facilities Management profession and its successes. Check out the events happening around the world.
Content
IFMA is excited to share information, resources and articles from our partners as we celebrate World FM Day.
The ability to positively impact a person’s day is one of the most potent reasons to celebrate World FM Day. Facility management is the unspoken backbone of our built environment’s seamless operation. It’s the invisible force ensuring that everything runs smoothly and everyone inside, in between, and outside the building is okay. Read a blog from ARC Facilities
As we celebrate another World FM Day, IBM recognizes that successfully managing real estate and facilities is not for the faint-hearted. Balancing the conflicting demands of cost minimization and increased productivity against improving availability, sustainability, and safety is challenging. Today’s FM professional needs a variety of skills to manage facilities in today’s evolving business environment. Read now
In celebration of World FM Day, Eptura put together a list of some of their favorite books on facilities management, from introductions and references to deep dives on BIM for FM, root cause analysis, asset management, criticality, sustainability, leadership, the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart buildings, artificial intelligence (AI), and even a few on important trends in architecture and design. Read Now
On World FM Day, FOS of CannonDesign honors the invaluable contributions and remarkable achievements of the facility management community, recognizing the profound influence this profession wields in our daily lives. The story of Jaime Nantka, a mechanical assessor for FOS of CannonDesign, illuminates the tangible difference he enacts through his dedicated efforts. Read now
As we gear up to celebrate World FM Day, IFMA is inspired by the facility managers who have grown their careers with support from IFMA and the IFMA Foundation. We are excited to share some of the ways our members have been inspired in their careers – and the advice they have for FMs of the future. Read now
The IFMA Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to individuals interested in earning their Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP) in 2025. Students and young professionals currently in facility management or a related field with a demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Apply now