Industry Events

2026

  • October 12–14

    X/SPECS

    Scottsdale, AZ

    Chain Store Age's executive forum for retail and restaurant store development, construction, and facilities leaders, focused on the technology and trends reshaping how physical stores are built, run, and maintained.

  • October 18–20

    RestaurantSpaces Fall

    Amelia Island, FL

    An invitation-only retreat for restaurant chain development, design, and technology leaders, built around candid peer conversations and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings.

2027

  • February 24–25
    Hosted by NEST

    5th Annual NEST IFM Summit

    Fontainebleau Las Vegas, NV

    Our own two-day gathering for facilities leaders, with industry speakers, strategic conversations about where IFM is headed, and plenty of time to connect with peers.

  • March 7–9

    RFMA 2027 Annual Conference

    Tampa, FL

    The Restaurant Facility Management Association's flagship event: three days of education, an expo floor, and networking for restaurant facilities professionals and their service partners.

  • March 7–9

    RetailSpaces Spring

    Carlsbad, CA

    A retreat for store development and design leaders from across retail, from apparel and grocery to specialty and convenience, pairing big-picture sessions with focused vendor meetings.

  • April 18–21

    ConnexFM 2027 National Conference

    National Harbor, MD

    The largest gathering in multi-site facilities management, bringing FM leaders and suppliers together for education, technology demos, and a packed exhibit floor.