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Apply to Speak: The Facility Renovations & Repurposing Conference 2026

Speaking application deadline: April 17th

This conference highlights strategies for capital projects that maximize the use of existing buildings through renovations, upgrades, and repurposing. A presentation at this conference puts your expertise on display and helps organizations move forward with confidence and efficiency.

Presentation Themes:

  • Key steps for successful facility change-of-use initiatives
  • Facility condition analysis tools for optimal go/no-go decisions
  • High-ROI modernization investments
  • Innovative design solutions for existing footprints
  • Planning processes and analytical tools
  • Scope options and project impacts
  • Construction costs and contracting strategies
  • Structural and mechanical system decisions
  • Architectural components and materials
  • Solutions for logistical challenges and phasing
  • Project management processes
  • New construction and reconstruction techniques
  • Decarbonization goals and outcomes 

Building Types and Spaces:

  • Office work environments
  • Research facilities
  • Healthcare
  • Higher education
  • Historic preservation
  • Government buildings
  • Libraries
  • Manufacturing
  • Sports facilities
  • Data centers
  • Central power plants
  • Other...
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Speaking Application

Type of Presentation

Guest Speaker Presentation

If you represent an owner/end-user organization and your abstract is selected for a 25-minute Guest Speaker presentation is accepted, your registration fees are complimentary and travel reimbursement may be available. This type of presentation is limited to owner/end-user representatives only (maximum two speakers).

Breakout Session Presentation

If you are from an A/E/C, Consultant, Vendor, or Service Provider:

  • The speaking application process is competitive. Tradeline selects the topics that best meet the audience priorities.
  • If your application is selected there will be a sponsorship fee to secure the speaking spot: 
    ​$8,000 if Tradeline selects the topic to be presented twice (once on each day of the conference)
    $6,000 if selected for a one-time presentation
    (Breakout sessions are presented concurrently, so presenting twice allows participants two opportunities to attend, typically leading to a larger total audience.)
  • In addition you will need to register each speaker at the discounted rate of $2,200 per speaker (minimum one speaker and maximum four speakers).
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