Attendee Registration Information


October 28 & 29th | DCU Center - 3rd Floor | Worcester, MA
We are excited to announce the upcoming MFAA Annual Conference and Expo, featuring this year’s theme: “Elevate & Excel: Professionalism in Action.”

This theme aligns with MFAA’s core mission of promoting professionalism by providing our members with comprehensive training in all aspects of facilities management and maintenance. Our goal is to ensure that every member is equipped for success in the daily operations that keep our buildings running at their best.

Register Now!

Ticket Options

*Member Exclusive* - Full Conference Pass $225.00

The best value for the full MFAA Annual Conference & Expo experience. Includes two full days of programming, the tour, breakout sessions, meals, and the EXPO floor. Also includes entry to the President’s Reception. Each pass comes with up to three complimentary guest passes. Must be an active MFAA Member.

*Member Exclusive* - One-Day Conference Pass $100.00

Join us for Wednesday, October 29th — including all sessions, breakout workshops, meals, and the EXPO floor. Each pass includes two complimentary guest passes. Must be an active MFAA Member.

Non-Member Full Conference Pass $300.00

Come meet the MFAA crew — we’re fun, supportive, and yes, a little awesome. This pass gives non-members full access to the entire two-day conference, including meals, sessions, and the EXPO floor.
Plus, if you decide to join MFAA after the event, you’ll receive 50% off your first year of membership.

Non-Member One-Day Conference Pass $150.00

Not ready to commit to the full conference? Join us for Wednesday, October 29th and experience all sessions, breakout workshops, meals, and the EXPO floor.
If you decide to join MFAA after the event, you’ll receive 25% off your first year of membership.

Sponsor Courtesy Pass Complimentary with Code

Provided through our valued sponsors as a way to engage with the MFAA community. This pass grants free access to all Wednesday, October 29th events, including lunch, the EXPO floor, and breakout sessions.

Retired Member PassComplimentary four our retired members

As a thank you for your dedicated service to the MFAA community, this complimentary pass grants retired members full access to the entire two-day conference experience, including all sessions, meals, and the EXPO floor.

Schedule of Events

Note: The schedule is subject to change. Updates will be posted on this page and through our email announcements.

Day 1 — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  • 7:30–9:00 AM
    Breakfast & Registration · DCU Jr Ballroom
  • 9:00–9:15 AM
    Welcome Remarks — MFAA Leadership Team
  • 9:15–11:45 AM
    Tour of DCU Facilities Areas
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch · DCU Jr Ballroom - MFAA Announces Accredited Facilities Manager/Certified Administrator Program Awarding Brandon Kelly, Martin Shaw, and Eric LeBeau Certified Facilities Administrator Certificate
  • 1:00 PM
    MSBA Update — Mary Pichetti, Executive Director will speak on agency news.
  • 2:00 PM
    From Plans to Progress: Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Your Public Buildings
    Lori Timmermann, Community Solutions Account Manager, National Grid with Domenic Armano, President of Guardian Energy and Meg Howard, Program Director, Massachusetts Clean Energy
  • 3:00 PM
    SMART Strategies for new energy policies — Matt Shortsleeve, SVP of Policy and Marketing, Solect Energy
  • 3:30 PM
    MIIA- Facilities Role in Risk Management — Lin Chabra Exec. Dir. ,Ken Wertz, NSPMA Exec. Dir. and Alan Peterson MFAA Education Committee
  • 4:00–7:30 PM
    President/Vendors “Meat & Greet” — carving stations, hors d’oeuvres, bar, playlist & raffle · EXPO Floor

Day 2 — Wednesday, October 29, 2025

  • 7:30–9:30 AM
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM
    Keynote — Dr. Luff
  • 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
    MFAA EXPO Floor Open
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch on EXPO Floor

Education Sessions (Purchasing Track-Register with QR code for MCPPO: 1 CEU each 50-min class)

1:00–1:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Room A Leadership
11 am-Room B		 Purchasing
Room C		 Regulatory / Operations Room D Technology Lab
Room E
ServiceMaster by Gilmore, Maria Benway & Nikki McSweeney
Managing a Changing Workforce		 *Early Session*
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Keys to Effective Leadership Workshop with Dr. Luff		 OSD - Using Facilities (FAC) & MRO Statewide Contracts — Miranda Beaudet & Richard Levesque, Category Managers MaDPH — Mold Awareness & IAQ Investigations — Cory Holmes & Tom Murphy OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher
2:00–2:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Leadership Purchasing Regulatory / Operations Technology Lab
24Restore — Eric Eyles
Value of Certifications		 MHEC — Using Competitively Bid Contracts — Ryan Kidder, MCPPO, PMP, Scott Loomis Dept of Labor Standards — Train the Trainer — Robin Gibson, CSP OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher
3:00–3:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Leadership Purchasing Regulatory / Operations Technology Lab
MEWPS & Sunbelt Rentals
Hoisting vs. Aerial Lift Licensing — Ryan McNeal & Rick Staples
 IGO — Alternative Purchasing Options under 30B — Marybeth Fleming M.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction Adm. Learning and Development Div., OIG
AGO Shannan Leelyn Esq. Construction exclusions for collaborative bids*(may change to Co-presentation with IGO)		 Benefits of a House Doctor Contract
Gale Associates — Jason Wagner, AIA, BECxP, LEED AP BD+C		 OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher

Note: QR code registration is required at each session to earn CEU for MCPPO credits.

Hotel & Parking

A discounted room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, located at 35 Major Taylor Blvd.

  • Special Group Rate: $169 USD per night
  • Overnight Parking: $14.95

Click Here to Book Your Room at the Special Rate

Register Now!

MFAA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo

Attendee Registration Information

October 28 & 29th | DCU Center - 3rd Floor | Worcester, MA
We are excited to announce the upcoming MFAA Annual Conference and Expo, featuring this year’s theme: “Elevate & Excel: Professionalism in Action.”

This theme aligns with MFAA’s core mission of promoting professionalism by providing our members with comprehensive training in all aspects of facilities management and maintenance. Our goal is to ensure that every member is equipped for success in the daily operations that keep our buildings running at their best.

Register Now!

Ticket Options

*Member Exclusive* - Full Conference Pass $225.00

The best value for the full MFAA Annual Conference & Expo experience. Includes two full days of programming, the tour, breakout sessions, meals, and the EXPO floor. Also includes entry to the President’s Reception. Each pass comes with up to three complimentary guest passes. Must be an active MFAA Member.

*Member Exclusive* - One-Day Conference Pass $100.00

Join us for Wednesday, October 29th — including all sessions, breakout workshops, meals, and the EXPO floor. Each pass includes two complimentary guest passes. Must be an active MFAA Member.

Non-Member Full Conference Pass $300.00

Come meet the MFAA crew — we’re fun, supportive, and yes, a little awesome. This pass gives non-members full access to the entire two-day conference, including meals, sessions, and the EXPO floor.
Plus, if you decide to join MFAA after the event, you’ll receive 50% off your first year of membership.

Non-Member One-Day Conference Pass $150.00

Not ready to commit to the full conference? Join us for Wednesday, October 29th and experience all sessions, breakout workshops, meals, and the EXPO floor.
If you decide to join MFAA after the event, you’ll receive 25% off your first year of membership.

Sponsor Courtesy Pass Complimentary with Code

Provided through our valued sponsors as a way to engage with the MFAA community. This pass grants free access to all Wednesday, October 29th events, including lunch, the EXPO floor, and breakout sessions.

Retired Member PassComplimentary four our retired members

As a thank you for your dedicated service to the MFAA community, this complimentary pass grants retired members full access to the entire two-day conference experience, including all sessions, meals, and the EXPO floor.

Schedule of Events

Important Note

The schedule is subject to change. Updates will be posted on this page and through our email announcements.

Day 1 — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  • 7:30–9:00 AM
    Breakfast & Registration · DCU Jr Ballroom
  • 9:00–9:15 AM
    Welcome Remarks — MFAA Leadership Team
  • 9:15–11:45 AM
    Tour of DCU Facilities Areas
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch · DCU Jr Ballroom MFAA announces Accredited Facilities Manager/Certified Administrator Program-Awarding Brandon Kelly, Martin Shaw, and Eric LeBeau Certified Facilities Administrator Certificate
  • 1:00 PM
    MSBA Update — Mary Pichetti, Executive Director will speak on agency news.
  • 2:00 PM
    From Plans to Progress: Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Your Public Buildings
    Presented by Lori Timmermann – NGGrid; Dom Armano, President of Guardian Energy; Meg Howard, Program Director, Massachusetts Dean Energy Center
  • 3:00 PM
    SMART Strategies for New Energy Policies, —
    Matt Shortsleeve, SVP of Policy and Marketing, Solect Energy
  • 3:30 PM
    MIIA-Facilities Roles in Risk Management —
    Lin Chabra Exec. Dir., Ken Wertz, NSPMA Exec. Dir. and Alan Peterson, MFAA Education Committee
  • 4:00–7:30 PM
    President/Vendors “Meat & Greet” — carving stations, hors d’oeuvres, bar, playlist & raffle · EXPO Floor

Day 2 — Wednesday, October 29, 2025

  • 7:30–9:30 AM
    Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM
    Keynote — Dr. Luff
  • 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
    MFAA EXPO Floor Open
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch on EXPO Floor

Education Sessions (Purchasing Track-register with QR code for MCPPO: 1 CEU each 50-min class)

1:00–1:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Room A Leadership / 11 am-Room B Purchasing (MCPPO) Room C Regulatory / Operations Room D Technology Lab/Room E
ServiceMaster by Gilmore, Maria Benway & Nikki McSweeney
Managing a Changing Workforce
Early Session Only 11:00AM - 12:00 PM** Keys to Effective Leadership Workshop with Dr. Luff
EARLY SESSION
 OSD-Using Facilities & MRO Statewide Contracts — Miranda Beaudet & Richard Levesque, Category Managers MaDPH — Mold Awareness & IAQ Investigations — Cory Holmes & Tom Murphy OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher
2:00–2:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Leadership Purchasing Regulatory / Operations Technology Lab
24Restore — Eric Eyles
Value of Certifications		 MHEC — Using Competitively Bid Contracts — Ryan Kidder, MCPPO, PMP Scot Loomis Dept of Labor Standards — Train the Trainer — Robin Gibson, CSP OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher
3:00–3:50 PM
Maintenance / Admin Leadership Purchasing Regulatory / Operations Technology Lab
WEPS & Sunbelt Rentals
Hoisting vs. Aerial Lift Licensing — Ryan McNeal & Rick Staples		 IGO — Alternative Purchasing Options under 30B — Marybeth Fleming M.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction Adm. Learning and Development Div., OIG AGO-Shannan Leelyn Esq. Construction exclusions for collaborative bids * (may change to co-presentation) Benefits of a House Doctor Contract
Gale Associates — Jason Wagner, AIA, BECxP, LEED AP BD+C		 OperationsHERO CMMS and more — Paul Fletcher

Note: QR code registration is required at each session to earn CEU for MCPPO credits.

Hotel & Parking

A discounted room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, located at 35 Major Taylor Blvd.

  • Special Group Rate: $169 USD per night
  • Overnight Parking: $14.95

Click Here to Book Your Room at the Special Rate

Register Now!