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TEFMA26 Conference highlights
TEFMA26 conference theme, Dreaming Tomorrow’s Campuses Today captured the role of property professional as an enabler of bold ideas and practical action – turning future-focused aspirations into real, working campus environments today.
The theme centred on the integration of four essential pillars to inspire innovation, strengthen collaboration, and proactively shape campuses that are sustainable, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.
1. People: Enabling Vision, Capability, and Community
Tomorrow’s campuses are imagined, delivered, and experienced by people. FM plays a critical role in empowering those who plan, design, build, manage, operate, and use university environments.
This pillar focuses on capability, culture, leadership, and collaboration. It ensures our university communities are equipped to translate bold ideas into meaningful outcomes.
2. Property: Designing Campuses for the Future, Today
Our campuses are living environments where future ambitions take shape now. This pillar explores how property and infrastructure can be planned, designed, and managed to support evolving learning, research, and community needs. At the same time, we are embedding sustainability, resilience, and long-term value at their core.
3. Processes: Turning Vision into Action
Dreaming big requires practical, efficient, and agile ways of working. Modern FM demands smarter, more integrated processes that enable responsiveness, reduce friction, and support continuous improvement. It bridges the gap between strategic intent and day-to-day delivery.
4. Platforms: Digital Foundations for Tomorrow’s Campuses
Technology is a critical enabler of future-ready campuses. This pillar examines how digital platforms, data, and emerging technologies can be leveraged today to create smarter, more connected, and more predictive facilities that support informed decision-making and unlocking new possibilities.
TEFMA26 featured
- >> 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.
TEFMA27 Conference – Watch this space, information coming soon!
TEFMA27 Key Dates
| Call for Abstracts Open | 16 March 2027 |
| Early Bird Registration Open | 16 March 2027 |
| Call for Abstracts Close | 15 April 2027 |
| Preliminary Program Launch | 30 April 2027 |
| Early Bird Registration Close | 14 June 2027 |
| Final Program Launch | 14 July 2027 |
| TEFMA26 Conference | 12 – 15 September 2027 |
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Registration
Opening March 2027
Location
Adelaide, AustraliaAdelaide Convention Centre
Sponsorships
Inquire with Partnerships ManagerMatthew Phelps
events@tefma.com