Elevate the Voice of Facility Management
Join IFMA Advocacy Forum on September 15-16, 2026 in Washington, D.C., and directly shape the policies impacting buildings, workforce, and operations.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
This is your chance to Influence Federal Policy. Meet Congress. Represent Facility Management.
Federal decisions on infrastructure, workforce, and building operations are happening now—and they directly impact how you operate, fund, and future-proof facilities.
Most professionals sit on the sidelines.
This is where you step in.
Experience
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Face-to-face meetings with your members of Congress
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Advocacy training you can immediately apply at the chapter level
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Direct insight into upcoming federal policy priorities
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A seat in IFMA’s coordinated advocacy strategy
Hear Directly From Federal Leaders
Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA)
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV)
Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX)
Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA)
Senator Jim Lankford (R-OK)
Final speaker lineup subject to congressional schedule
Two Days. High Impact.
Don’t Sit This One Out
Policy is being shaped with or without your input.
Advocacy Forum 2026 ensures it’s with you.
September 15, 2026
Day 1
- 12:00 p.m. — Registration
- 3:00 p.m. — FM Tour of Iconic Landmark
- 5:30 p.m. — Welcome Reception Hosted by IFMA Capitol Chapter
September 15, 2026
September 16, 2026
Day 2
- 7:30 a.m. — Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. — Advocacy Forum Begins
- Advocacy training
- Congressional overview and priorities
- IFMA policy focus areas:
- Indoor air quality
- Federal building funding and maintenance
- Terrorism risk insurance
- Workforce development
- Appropriations strategy
- 11:00 a.m. — Depart for Capitol Hill
- 11:30 a.m. — Lunch Reception
- 1:00 p.m. — Meetings with congressional offices
- 5:30 p.m. — Closing Reception
September 16, 2026
Join Us for Advocacy Forum
Let your voice be heard.
Accommodations
Influence begins with participation.
When you join the conversation, you help IFMA turn FM expertise into global solutions.
Be the voice of facility management.
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