| After a very successful 2023 we are excited for 2024! Please mark your calendar and save the date for the 2024 NNECERAPPA Conference – Exhibitor Registration! Keep your eye open for the following: |
- Exhibitor and sponsorship booth registration to open by November
- Call for presentations open now see below
- Attendee registration will open in January
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| Event Date: March 28 – 29, 2024 |
| Location: Colby College, Waterville, ME |
| Interested in speaking at the event click the button below to submit a presentation/s for consideration extended to December 15th (decisions will be made by January 1st): |
| Audience |
| The approximately 300 attendees of the conference are educational facility managers and business partners from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Educational sessions are typically 60 minutes in length and presenters should include time for questions. |
| Potential Topics/Areas of Interest |
| The expectations to reach the finish line of projects, personnel planning, and maintenance of a safe, clean and positive environment for our campus communities has remained the same and never been more fast paced. |
| The challenges of the built environment at the educational institutions our members represent are changing rapidly and consistently. In response to those needs, our business partners are quickly updating their products and services in response. |
| Collaboration, learning and sharing are the fundamentals our organization runs with. As we move forward with our responsibilities, change, growth and information must be at our fingertips in order to keep up with the competition and provide the best levels of services for our institutions. |
| The 2024 NNECERAPPA Host Committee is also interested in if your presentations will fit into any of the following suggested topics: |
- Maintenance & Skilled Trades (includes HVAC, Electrical, etc)
- Custodial/Grounds
- Administration, Staffing, HR, & Leadership
- Capital Construction & Planning
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| Selection Process |
| Presentations from NNECERAPPA member institutions and non-proprietary presentations from business partners are welcomed. Joint offerings that show case effective partnerships between businesses and institutional members are encouraged. The Professional Development committee will review submissions and selection will be based on the following; |
- Overall Quality
- Timeliness of the topic to facilities management
- Relevance to the conference theme
- Qualification(s) of the presenter(s)
- Innovative ideas
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| Learning Units and Professional Development Credits |
| Although attendees typically seek topics of interest to them personally or to their employer; they may also be seeking presentations that provide them with continuing education credits in various disciplines, including but not limited to: architecture (AIA credits) and Green Building Certification Institute, LEED Professional Credential Maintenance Program Credits. Presentation and topics that can or may provide credits in one or more of these categories should be identified. |
| Check boxes are provided to indicate if the presentation is already approved for continuing education credits, or the presenter feels their presentation is applicable and would like to work with the Professional Development Committee to submit it for educational credits. NNECERAPPA is a registered AIA/CES provider. Selected presentations will be submitted for educational credits as applicable. |
Submitting
Submissions will only be accepted online at: |
| Please also let us know the following: |
- Contact person and contact information for future correspondence, if different from the presenters
- Learning outcomes
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| The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2023. |
| Questions may be directed to The NNECERAPPA 2024 Professional Development Committee: |
| Doug Cosentino djcosent@colby.edu |
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Institutional Attendees
Please mark your calendar and save the date for March 28 – 29, 2024! Keep your eye open for the attendee registration opening in January.
To make sure you have allocated enough money in your budget please see below:
- Attendee registration cost will be $149 Full Conference including Thursday and Friday. The cost for Friday only will be $75.
- Overnight room rate is $179 per night plus 9% tax.
To Exhibit:
On behalf of the NNECERAPPA Board of Directors, we invite you to join us as a valued exhibitor or sponsor on Thursday & Friday, March 28 and 29 for the 2024 conference hosted by the NNECERAPPA Board at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. NNECERAPPA’s educational work would not be possible without your generous support!
Sign up today to showcase your products and services to institutional facilities professionals, and take advantage of a cost-effective marketing and networking opportunity. Sponsorships and exhibit space are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, so you must act quickly to ensure your company is included.
*During your registration you will also be renewing your membership. The $100 fee will be added at the end of the registration.
Below is the full Exhibitor Brochure and floor plan. Sponsorships have been assigned to key locations on the floor.
OVERVIEW:
Attendees of the conference will include representatives from higher education and K-12 schools in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. We are looking forward to creating a beneficial experience for you and our attendees. The agenda will feature ample opportunities for networking and socializing.
KEY REASONS TO PARTICIPATE:
- ACCESS: Reach the facilities professionals who need your products and services.
- EXHIBIT: Showcase your company and build brand awareness.
- NETWORK: Make face-to-face connections, generate new business leads and solidify existing relationships.
HIGHLIGHTS YEAR:
Several exciting things are happening this year:
- There will be TWO DAYS of sessions on March 28th & 29th allowing for more opportunities to meet with attendees.
- Sponsorship sales will open before exhibit booths. Sign up for a sponsorship and your booth space will be included.
- Companies will be able to select their own booth location from our floor plan. Booths are on a first-come basis.
- A conference bag is included as a sponsorship item. This is a great opportunity to get an item into every attendee’s hands.
Event Timing:
Booth Setup: Wednesday March 27th from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Show hours:
Thursday March 28th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM- 3:15 PM, 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Friday March 29th: 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM
Breakdown: Friday March 29th starting at 9:00 AM
Event Location:
Colby College, 5000 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville, ME 04901.
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