Our Mission APPA is the premier professional organization serving educational facilities in higher ed, community colleges, K-12 schools and affiliated institutions. Our vibrant industry network of more than 12,000 facilities professionals, robust career advancement opportunities and business development ecosystem foster the collaboration and innovation necessary to transform the future of ...
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Each APPA region hosts annual conferences, offering professional development for institutional members and engagement opportunities for business partners. Institutional membership in a region is required for APPA membership.
APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators) offers a wealth of informational resources, continuous learning programs, and opportunities to connect and network with fellow facilities professionals in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
APPA Annual Conference - Washington, DC - Registration 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street Oxon Hill, MD 20745 United States
APPA's Annual Conference The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC will host APPA’s 2026 Annual Conference. Mark your calendars for July 16–18, 2026 as educational facilities management leaders from across North America gather for APPA’s premier event. APPA is the association of choice for educational facilities professionals, and APPA's Annual Conference brings ...
APPA Community – forums for sharing best practices and asking questions. Facilities Manager Magazine – perspectives on trends and challenges across the profession.
What is APPAU? APPAU is APPA's premier professional development opportunity—offering multiple training courses together at a single location. 3-day Course Options: Spend 3-days attending one of APPA's signature training programs: Institute for Facilities Management or Leadership Academy — both are long-standing and highly successful programs that expand students' facilities management ...