Building Innovation 2017 Conference Update: Returning Sponsor and Call for Speakers

 

Planning continues for Building Innovation 2017: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for January 9-12, 2017. Be there where Science meets Design as representatives from the entire building community focus on Collaborating for a High-Performing Future.

In this update, we welcome back our Technical Programs Sponsor, IAPMO, and remind speakers that abstracts are due in just two weeks.

Online registration is scheduled to open September 1, 2016. Sign up now for future updates and Conference news.

Sponsor Update
• IAPMO Renews as Building Innovation 2017 Technical Sponsor

• Sponsorship, Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has renewed its commitment to serve as the annual event’s Technical Sponsor for the second year.

IAPMO is a Sustaining Organization Member of the Institute and its representatives participate in leadership roles on a number of Institute councils and committees. Since the Institute’s founding more than four decades ago, IAPMO and the Institute have collaborated on many projects to improve the safety of U.S. communities. During the Conference’s four days of content-rich programs and events, IAPMO will receive repeated recognition for its support and will be honored through prominent signage, podium acknowledgements, logo placements, web links, program listings, publicity and advertisements.

Other companies and organizations interested in participating in Building Innovation 2017 have an affordable opportunity to build recognition, gain exposure and make a lasting impression while presenting their products, services, programs and technologies to a broad-based audience of building industry professionals.

Play a significant role in delivering four activity-filled days of informative sessions, quality educational programs, award presentations and networking opportunities! As a sponsor and/or exhibitor, you’ll be in the best position to interact with industry professionals and stakeholders seeking up-to-date information on building science, technology and ways to improve the built environment. Reserve a sponsorship and/or exhibitor space today!

Download the Prospectus.

Call for Speakers
• Two Weeks Left to Submit an Abstract to Present at Building Innovation 2017

• Share your Perspectives on Creating a High-Performing Future

There are only two weeks left to submit an abstract to present at Building Innovation 2017: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference and Expo.

The Institute is gearing up to deliver the fifth iteration of the industry’s only all-inclusive Conference where members of the entire building community come together to connect, collaborate and create solutions that benefit the built environment. The goal for this Conference is to present a wide variety of perspectives as we focus on Collaborating for a High-Performing Future. With plans underway, the Institute is reaching out to its council and committee members and inviting industry professionals to present during the four-day Conference. Industry leaders with valuable insights, case studies, best practices, lessons learned and/or remaining challenges are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with the broad audience of building industry stakeholders. Conference sessions will be delivered in four major tracks that relate to resilience and high-performance. Those tracks are:

• Industry Leadership & Advocacy
• Information Resources & Technologies
• Facility Performance & Sustainability
• Security & Disaster Preparedness

Presentations should be 30 minutes in length with an additional 10 minutes for Q&A. Promotional presentations on products or services will not be considered. To present at Building Innovation 2017, submit a 200-word abstract during this open call for speakers. Abstracts are due by June 15, 2016, and should be submitted along with a 150-word biography.

Speakers will receive a complimentary registration to attend the day of their speaking event or a 50% discount on a full-conference registration to attend additional days.

Be there to present where Science meets Design. Submit your abstract via the online form by June 15, 2016.