The MFAA is excited to announce our 2024 Fall Conference and EXPO! We are bringing things back to basics and are hosting this event solely under the MFAA, while still encouraging and inviting our business, state agencies, and procurement friends along for this great event.
We will be back again at the Worcester DCU. Everything will be all on the same floor… EVERYTHING!!! We are using the entire 3rd floor of the DCU to create a more intimate environment with direct connection to all conference and EXPO activities.
- Tuesday morning is an offsite professional development and networking event for attendees while exhibitors set up their booths. Attendees and guests are coming back to DCU for dedicated floor time Tuesday evening 5-8 PM with appetizers, carving stations, beverages, raffle prizes and time to connect with our sponsors.
- Wednesday’s schedule is being returned to prior years with separate break out training time as to not compete with dedicated morning EXPO floor time. (9:45am-1:00pm) (11:45am-12:45pm lunch on the expo floor)
- You or your designated MCPPO in your district need 11 CEUs over three years for MCPPO recertification. You can earn up to three of those CEUs by attending MFAA partner’s classes at the 2024 MFAA EXPO/Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester on October 23rd—no need to drive into Boston! Enjoy the trade show, have lunch, and network with fellow facilities professionals, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Some things haven’t changed in that we will still be providing the best professional development opportunities for building professionals along with opportunities to network and connect with your colleagues from across the state.
Vendor? Go here to learn more and register!
Schedule at a Glance
Fall Conference Schedule 2024 DOWNLOAD
Tuesday Morning, 10/22
- 8:30-9:30 – Breakfast/Registration | DCU Jr Ballroom
- 9:00 – Depart from DCU: Tour of Union Station – Learn about the successful restoration of historic Union Station
- 12:00 – Return to DCU
- 12:00-12:45 – Lunch | DCU Jr Ballroom
- 12:45-2:00 – Eversource Presentation – Michael Vedovelli: Rates, Rebates, and More!
- 2:15-4:00 – OperationsHERO | Computer Lab Help Desk
Tuesday Evening, 10/22
- 5:00-8:00 – Vendor Welcome Reception | Expo Floor
Wednesday Morning, 10/23
- 8:00-9:00 – Breakfast & Registration | DCU Jr Ballroom
- 9:00-9:45 – Conference Kickoff Speech, Deputy Commissioner Regina Robinson (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
- 9:45-1:00 – MFAA Expo Floor Opens
- 11:45-12:45 – Lunch on Expo Floor
Wednesday Afternoon, 10/23
- 1:00-1:50 PM – Capital Planning & Budgeting | Meeting Room B
- 1:00-1:50 PM – Procurement Rules | Meeting Room C
- 1:00-1:50 PM – Managing Emergencies | Meeting Room D
- 1:00-1:50 PM – OperationsHERO | Meeting Room E
- 2:00-2:50 PM – Artificial Intelligence in Facilities | Meeting Room B
- 2:00-2:50 PM – Collaborative 30B Procurement | Meeting Room C
- 2:00-2:50 PM – Civil Response to Active Shooter Events | Meeting Room D
- 3:00-3:50 PM – School Building Inspections | Meeting Room B
- 3:00-3:50 PM – Procurement Best Practices | Meeting Room C
- 3:00-3:50 PM – Water Damage from Storms | Meeting Room D
Wednesday Evening, 10/23
- 6:15-7:15 – Presidents Reception | AC Hotel
- 7:15-8:30 – Dinner Reception | AC Hotel
- 8:30-10:00 – Entertainment by comedian Paul Nardizzi
Thursday, 10/24
- 8:00-9:00 – Breakfast | AC Hotel
- 9:00-10:00 – MSBA General Update on Programs & Q&A
- 10:00-11:00 – Green School Works Grant Program | Speaker: Matt Shortsleeve
- 11:00-11:30 – Closing of Conference | Board President
- 12:00 – Lunch/Tour (TBD)
Hotel Accommodations:
- AC Hotel Worcester: $199 USD/night
- Hilton Garden Inn Worcester: $169 USD/night
