An Exclusive Gathering
of Facility Executives
Sunday, September 15 ‐ Monday, September 16
Convene 311 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL
Join us for Elevate: A groundbreaking experience designed to unite facility leaders, Elevate is designed to foster connections, learning, and collaborative brainstorming to propel both your facilities and career forward. Hosted in downtown Chicago, Elevate ensures that you will remain at the forefront of facilities management innovation.
Elevate Agenda
Day 1
1:00–1:30 PM
Museum Entry Hall Check-In:
1:00–3:30 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry:
3:30–4:30 PM
Networking Reception:
Day 2
8:00–9:00 AM
Coffee and Continental Breakfast Start the day with breakfast and peer introductions.
9:00–10:00 AM
Panel Discussion: Enhancing Strategic Planning through Effective Facility Condition Assessments.
10:00–10:30 AM
Beverage Break Network over coffee.
10:30–11:30 AM
Elevate AM Breakouts: Choose from three advanced-level discussions.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
The Elevate Lunch
12:30–1:25 PM
Supplier Appointments: Connect with leading suppliers.
1:30–2:30 PM
General Session: Details to be announced.
2:30–3:00 PM
Beverage Break: Recharge and network.
3:00–4:00 PM
Elevate PM Breakouts Choose from discussions on talent development, service models, or change management.
4:15–5:00 PM
Closing Reception: Review takeaways and network with peers.
Elevate Highlighted Events
Day 1: Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Kick off your Elevate experience with a tour of a facility in the Chicago area, showcasing the role technology plays in optimizing facility operations, costs and efficiencies. Stay tuned for more details!
Day 2: Discussions & Networking
A day filled with insightful discussions, including a morning trends panel, an afternoon leadership symposium and advanced-level breakouts along the way focused on Strategic Influence, Reimagining Service Change Management and more.
Exclusive Museum Tour Opportunity
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Rooftop and Facilities Tour
ONLY 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 PM
Elevate 2024 presents an extraordinary opportunity you can't afford to miss. This year, in addition to valuable networking and career advancement prospects, we're excited to offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the renowned Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
The Griffin Museum is more than a high-functioning facility—it's a cornerstone of our community, having hosted over 180 million guests with a rich and storied history. This unique tour will provide invaluable insights into the museum's operations, maintenance, and innovative practices, offering a rare glimpse into the management of a world-class facility.
Rooftop Tour: Discover how technologies are making it easier than ever to leverage artificial intelligence, streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize automation - and how to build skills that help propel a facilities organization firmly into the future.
Facilities Tour: Explore the cutting-edge Chiller and Boiler Rooms, visit the bustling high-efficiency kitchen, and experience the awe-inspiring Giant Dome Theater.
Reception: Food, Drinks, and More: Enjoy refreshments and savor farm-to-table hors d'oeuvres while networking and connecting with industry professionals in the Rosenwald Room.
Elevate Breakout Topics
Elevate Advisory Board
President, CCRS Group
Building Operating Management Facility Influencer
Senior Project Manager, Jacobs
Building Operating Management Facility Influencer
Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations
The University of Chicago
Senior Director, Facilities Construction and Operations, Northwestern Mutual
The Event Venue
The Convene Chicago
Convene 311 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL
Convene 311 W Monroe is located between South Wacker Drive and South Franklin Street in the Loop near Washington/Wells Station and Quincy Station. Convene 311 W Monroe pays homage to the city's rich industrial and musical history by interweaving modernist architecture with an interior design reminiscent of Chicago's underground jazz scene.
2024 Sponsors
Marquee Level:
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Contact Us
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