Founded in 1975, Tradeline, Inc. produces highly regarded conferences and reports for facility planning, design, construction, and management professionals across corporate, institutional, and government sectors. Tradeline produces 6 annual conferences covering planning, design, and construction for facility renovations, expansions, and new construction; space planning and management; management and operations of real estate and facilities; and strategic facilities planning.
This conference highlights strategies for capital projects that maximize the use of existing buildings through renovations, upgrades, and repurposing. It focuses on practical successes in complex facilities, meeting occupant needs, and using new planning and implementation tools for cost-effective results. This is where facility planners and capital project teams meet with facility industry leaders for 2 days of learning, collaboration, and face-to-face connection.
Dates: October 15–16, 2026
Location: Renaissance Boston Seaport, Boston, MA
Format: In-person only
Conference registration is open to all stakeholders involved in planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities, including:
- Owners and operators
- Project managers and capital project teams
- Facility planners and space planners
- Architects and facility engineers
- Operations managers
- Real estate and portfolio strategy leads
- Data center operators and technology facility managers
- Municipal and county government public works directors
- Developers doing adaptive reuse
Product vendors must be sponsors or exhibitors to attend. Conference sessions are aimed at equipping facility owners and end-users to make optimal project decisions.
Yes. Register as a Service Provider. Note: sales and promotional activities are strictly prohibited for all attendees.
You will be able to check your goals, expectations, and capital budgets against what others are doing with existing buildings to provide modern, appealing spaces for different types of occupants and user groups — including the costs, risks, project timelines, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Specific takeaways include:
- Planning processes and analytical tools
- New construction and re-construction techniques
- Innovative architectural components and materials
- Live case studies and competitive studies
- Peer benchmarking
- Vendor evaluation
Renovate or build new? Carroll College avoided $17M in new construction costs using a utilization-driven renovation strategy.
How much should I budget? Vermeulens presents a two-year regional construction cost outlook with escalation scenarios and contingency methods.
What hidden conditions will cost me? Ellenzweig, LeMessurier, and BR+A surface structural, hazardous, and infrastructure risks before they become change orders.
How do I renovate without shutting down? Nationwide Children's Hospital completed a 12-phase occupied research renovation without interrupting operations. Mass DPH and Whiting-Turner sustained an occupied high-containment lab renovation for eleven years.
What can renovation deliver for decarbonization? UC Boulder completed a full HVAC overhaul and envelope upgrade on a 1921 building. UMass Dartmouth cut energy use intensity 68%.
How do I get leadership to approve it? areaLogic, Boston University, and Bowdoin College share the data and investment criteria that secured project approval.
Which buildings do I prioritize? HGA presents portfolio-level reinvestment frameworks from six completed campus projects.
Tradeline's 50-year track record of bringing together facility owners and end-users with the industry experts who help them move their facilities forward with confidence makes this conference stand apart. The knowledge exchanged and high-level connections made in an environment of peer support and collaboration are truly unmatched at a Tradeline conference.
Industry thought leaders from organizations worldwide, plus national experts in architectural, engineering, and facility consulting. Speakers include facility directors, capital project managers, and leading architects and engineers specializing in facility renovations and repurposing projects.
No. Attendees do not need to select sessions in advance. However, seating may be limited, so we recommend arriving early for the best seating options.
Yes. Tradeline is a Registered Provider with the AIA Continuing Education System. All sessions qualify for CEUs; some sessions qualify for HSW credit. Estimated 11 LU hours over 2 days. Attendance forms are provided on-site.
The full session schedule and agenda details are available on the conference website.
Registration includes all general sessions, a selection of forums, a welcome reception, two lunches, one breakfast, a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, and daily refreshment breaks. Presentations will be made available for download to attendees. Hotel charges are paid directly to the hotel upon check-out.
Yes. Discounts are available for early registration, international attendees, and groups.
Early registration fees (through September 11, 2026):
- Individual: $1,800
- Team (2+ from the same organization): $1,500 per person
- Group of 5+: $1,400 per person
Team registrations may be submitted separately.
Registration is completed via the online registration form on our website.
No. Conference programming is entirely in-person.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
- More than 21 days before the event: Full refund
- 14–21 days before the event: $500 service fee
- Fewer than 14 days before the event: No refund
Substitutions are permitted at any time and must also be submitted in writing.
Yes. Select "Invoice Me" at checkout and an electronic invoice for payment by check will be sent to your email.
Renaissance Boston Seaport District
606 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Conference rate: $359 + tax per night — available only by booking through Tradeline.
Room block available for October 12–15 (based on availability at time of registration).
Reserve at time of registration or contact registrar@tradelineinc.com with questions. All hotel reservations are guaranteed. Cancellation notice required 72 hours in advance of arrival.
Hotel reservations at the conference rate must be made as part of the online registration process. To add a reservation after registering, or to change or cancel an existing reservation, contact Registrar@TradelineInc.com.
No-shows and cancellations within 72 hours of arrival are subject to a charge equal to one night's stay. Extension of the conference rate beyond room block nights cannot be guaranteed — please inquire with the Registrar.
No. The conference registration fee does not include your hotel stay. Payment is made directly to the hotel, either upon check-in or at check-out.
Payment is arranged with the conference hotel upon check-in. If you need to pay in advance, contact the Conference Registrar at Registrar@TradelineInc.com for instructions.
Tradeline does not provide airport transportation. We recommend taxis or rideshare services, conveniently located outside airport baggage claim.
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) is approximately 3 miles from the Renaissance Boston Seaport. Estimated taxi/rideshare cost: $20–$40 each way.
Presentation and speaking sponsorship opportunities, along with submission deadlines, are available on the Tradeline website. Contact marketing@tradelineinc.com with additional questions.
Tradeline conferences are produced for the benefit of building owners and end-users. You'll meet with senior leaders of organizations actively planning new capital and equipment initiatives who are looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions for their facilities.
Exhibit booth fee: $5,500 (with a $300 discount per booth for multiple-show bookings)
Includes: 2 conference registrations, additional discounted registrations, attendee lists, 6ft table with 2 chairs, WiFi, standard electrical, and more.
Yes. Opportunities for hosting conference meals and reception events are available.
Event sponsorship fees: $5,500–$6,100 (with a $300 discount per event for multiple-show bookings)
Includes: 2 conference registrations, additional discounted registrations, print and online promotions, corporate signage and displays, branded table sponsor, attendee lists, and post-conference materials.
Tradeline offers vendors and service providers integrated solutions designed to reach this audience, including email newsletters, website banner placements, digital and full-page color ads, directories, and co-branded hosted events.
Business casual attire is recommended.
- October 14: Pre-conference welcome reception (hosted bar, light appetizers)
- October 15: Continental breakfast, lunch, and networking reception (hosted bar, light appetizers)
- October 16: Full buffet breakfast and lunch
Both evening receptions (October 14 and 15) are open and complimentary to your guests. Meals are not included for guests. Guests are not permitted to attend meeting sessions or site tours.
Yes. Please indicate on your registration form if you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, or if you have an allergy we should be aware of. The conference hotel will do its best to accommodate you.
We're happy to help. Contact us at registrar@tradelineinc.com or call 925-254-1744.