Suncoast Chapter of IFMA upcoming events

IFMA Suncoast Educational Luncheon- April 9th (Thursday, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Come Join Us!
Thursday, April 9th 2026
Educational Luncheon

Virtual Speaker: Dean Stanberry, CFM, SFP

Topic: AI Fundamentals: What is AI for FM?

Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen

11109 N. 30th St., Tampa, FL

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

$30 MEMBERS

$50 GUESTS

Dean Stanberry, CFM, SFP, is a pioneering voice in commercial real estate and facility

operations. With over two decades of experience spanning the public and private

sectors, he champions building lifecycle management as a pathway to smarter, more

resilient environments. A past Chair of IFMA’s Global Board of Directors and co-founder

of the Building Lifecycle Management Initiative, Dean is a published author, speaker,

and tireless advocate for advancing the FM profession through integration, innovation,

and impact.

What you will learn:

The difference between AI systems and traditional software technologies?

How AI is influencing Facilities Management practices & technologies?

What Custom GPTs or Project (Assistants) are and what can they do?

Deep Dive: What are AI Agents and how can I build them?

Online registration only - no registrations at the door

Registration deadline: Friday, April 3rd at 5pm

Members must sign in to the website before registering

Sponsored By:

First Time Facility Manager Fee Waived - Please contact Stefany Aceves at Stefany.Aceves@hcps.net to request registration and provide your business card to Stefany at the event.

All Professional Members can attend one luncheon FREE each fiscal year - Please contact Stefany Aceves at Stefany.Aceves@hcps.net to request registration

Members are welcome to bring guests to most of our events - Professional Guests (Facility Managers and their teams) are unlimited - all others are limited to 2 per event. We appreciate your cooperation.

ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS - Did you know that each time you attend a chapter event your name is entered into the drawing for the ALL-EXPENSE PAID trip to World Workplace? The more you attend, the greater your chances to WIN! The award is made at our Member Appreciation event in June each year!!

IFMA Suncoast Invites You: Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Building Tour - May 14 - MEMBERS ONLY (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Please Join Us for an Exciting Tour!

2261 US 301

Tampa, FL

A special THANK YOU to our Host:

Jose Hernandez, RPA

Facilities Director, Facilities Management

Parking is available at the facility - Security will direct you

Closed Toe Shoes and Slacks are Required

Agenda

11:30-12:00 Arrivals / Networking

12:00-12:15 Introductions / Safety briefing

12:15-1:00 Tour

1:00-1:30 Wrap up / light lunch

$30 MEMBERS ONLY

Online registration only - payment in advance only

No registration or payments at the door

Deadline to Register is NOON on Friday, May 8, 2026

Members must sign in to the website before registering to get

the member rate

General Event Things to Know:

First Time Facility Manager Fee Waived - Please contact Stefany Aceves at Stefany.Aceves@hcps.net to request registration and provide your business card to Stefany at the event.

All Professional Members can attend one luncheon FREE each fiscal year - Please contact Stefany Aceves at Stefany.Aceves@hcps.net to request registration

Members are welcome to bring guests to most of our events - Professional Guests (Facility Managers and their teams) are unlimited - all others are limited to 2 per event. We appreciate your cooperation.

ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS - Did you know that each time you attend a chapter event your name is entered into the drawing for the ALL-EXPENSE PAID trip to World Workplace? The more you attend, the greater your chances to WIN! The award is made at our Member Appreciation event in June each year!!

Sponsored By:

IFMA Suncoast's Member Appreciation Luncheon - June 11th - MEMBERS ONLY (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Come Join Us!
Thursday, June 11th 2026
Member Appreciation Luncheon

Come join us for our Member Appreciation Luncheon at Brio Italian Grille. It’s FREE to members and ONLY OPEN to members. This is when some great ideas for the coming year will be solicited. Don't miss out; sign up for this exciting event today!

Brio Italian Grille

2223 N West Shore Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33607

Check in begins at 11:30 am and lunch begins at noon

We will award a lucky FM Professional with the chapters annual All Expense Paid Trip to World Workplace

We will recognize a deserving Chapter Member of the Year

Officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year will be sworn in

Online registration only - no registrations at the door.

Registration deadline is FIRM at 5pm, Friday, June 5th 2026

Members must sign in to the website before registering