Brighter Futures
Facilities for the Future: Blending People, Property, Processes, and Platforms
14-17 September 2025
Brisbane, Australia
Welcome
TEFMA’s purpose is to guide and influence the transformation of the higher education built environment into a vibrant and sustainable community.
We warmly welcome you to the TEFMA25 Annual Conference in Brisbane, Queensland from Sunday 14 September to Wednesday 17 September 2025.
TEFMA25 promises to be packed with an exciting face-to-face program that will allow members and business partners to reflect upon past accomplishments, renew friendships and extend networks.
The conference theme is BRIGHTER FUTURES | Facilities for the Future – Blending People, Property, Processes, and Platforms.
BRIGHTER FUTURES encapsulates the vision of facilities management (FM) as a transformative force in creating sustainable, efficient, and inclusive environments.
The focus is on blending four essential pillars [People, Property, Processes, and Platforms] to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and prepare facilities for the dynamic challenges of the future.
- People: Empowering our University Community
Facilities are ultimately for people, and empowering those who design, construct, manage, operate, and use them is at the heart of FM.
- Property: Sustainable and Resilient Environments
Our campuses are the canvas where the vision of a brighter future unfolds. The conference will explore how facilities can be optimised to meet modern needs while prioritising environmental responsibility.
- Processes: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency
Modern FM requires rethinking traditional workflows to align with new demands and opportunities.
- Platforms: Leveraging Technology for Transformation
Technology is revolutionising FM, creating smarter, more connected facilities.
Join us – build your knowledge, build your network.
- Keynotes and Panels: Thought leaders and industry experts sharing insights into the evolving role of FM.
- Breakout Sessions: Hands-on sessions on cutting-edge tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Innovation Showcase: Highlighting emerging technologies and sustainable products shaping the industry.
- Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections among FM professionals, industry partners, and student experience advocates.
We look forward to sharing experiences and ideas. We look forward to seeing you at TEFMA25!
Cheers from the Organising Committee
Key Dates
| Call for Abstracts Open | March 2025 |
| Early Bird Registration Open | March 2025 |
| Call for Abstracts Close | 8 May 2025 |
| Early Bird Registration Close | 12 June 2025 |
| Preliminary Program Launch | Late June 2025 |
| Final Program Launch | Late August 2025 |
| TEFMA25 Conference | 14 – 17 September 2025 |
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Registration
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Earlybird closes Thursday 12 June!
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Sponsorship
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