Events - Interplay Learning
Interplay Learning highlights four upcoming industry events in 2026: the NAWDP Annual Conference in Phoenix (May 18-20) focusing on workforce development; Apartmentalize in New Orleans (June 17-19) for residential and commercial property professionals; the Industrial Digital Reality Summit in Houston (June 22-24) centered on immersive tech in industrial operations; and NFMT West in Las Vegas (November 2-4) offering facilities management education and networking.
Upcoming Events
NAWDP Annual Conference
- Date: May 18-20, 2026
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Type: PubSec
Rise to the moment! Join workforce professionals and national thought leaders in Phoenix for the 42nd NAWDP Annual Conference. “Rising to the Challenge” isn’t just this year’s theme, it’s a call to harness our collective resilience, creativity, and expertise to drive meaningful impact across communities nationwide. Be part of the movement as we lean, lead, and rise to the challenge together.
Apartmentalize (NAA Exposition)
- Date: June 17-19, 2026
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Booth: 2852
- Type: Res/Comm
The NAA Exposition brings together top professionals and supplier partners eager to network and share ideas on how to stay competitive in today’s growing market.
Industrial Digital Reality Summit
- Date: June 22-24, 2026
- Location: Houston, TX
- Booth: 417
- Type: Industrial
This is where 1500+ solution providers, asset owners and end users come together for valuable high-powered networking and to share real-world insights, proven strategies, and practical advice for implementing and scaling immersive tech across enterprise operations, where robotics + data + AI meet.
NFMT West
- Date: November 2-4, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Booth: 624
- Type: Res/Comm
Facilities professionals face growing pressure to do more with fewer resources, manage risk, train teams, and keep up with evolving technology. NFMT is designed to help. Through practitioner-led education, hands-on solutions in the exhibit hall, and direct access to peers and experts, NFMT provides attendees with practical insights they can apply immediately to make smarter decisions and improve facility performance.
IFMA World Workplace
- Date: November 18-20, 2026
- Location: Anaheim, CA
- Booth: 1521
- Type: Industrial
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of facility management, World Workplace has something for everyone. Come for the knowledge, stay for the experience, and leave with a toolbox full of ideas to revolutionize your facilities.
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