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2011 FM:Systems User Conference

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The following is the agenda for the 2011 FM:Systems User Conference. All events take place at the Raleigh Marriott City Center except the Thursday night dinner which is a few blocks away.

Wednesday, April 27

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Welcome Reception sponsored by FM:Systems Business Partners including Al Keith & Associates, AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions, FM Projects, LITTLE Diversified Architectural Consulting, and RSP i-SPACE.

Drop by for drinks, light hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Meet some of our recommended service providers and network with other facilities professionals.

First Floor Pre-function Area A, C and D
 

Thursday, April 28

8:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
State C
9:00am - 9:30 am Welcome and Keynote
Michael Schley, CEO and Founder, FM:Systems
State D, E and F
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Begin with the End in Mind; A Guide to Successful BIM / Lifecycle Integration and Implementation
Chuck Mies, BIM Solutions Executive, Autodesk
State D, E and F

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Key Capabilities of FM:Interact V8
Michael Schley, CEO and Founder; and Marty Chobot, Vice President of Product Management, FM:Systems
State D, E and F
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
State C
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Putting Down Roots; Merging Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability with Strategic Vision
Russell Womer, Product Manager, FM:Systems
State D
Security in FM:Interact
Paul Wright, Product Manager,
FM:Systems
State E and F
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm We "Con" Figured It Out! Advanced Configuration Solutions
Julie Hoelzel, Senior Facilities Services Specialist, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; and Bill Jordon, Director, AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions
State D
Migrating Your Database to
FM:Interact V 8

Gary Hollis, Vice President of Software Development, FM:Systems
State E and F
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm The Vocabulary of Facilities Planning
Defining Planning Terms and Discussing Technology

Connie Drake, Consulting Specialties; David Stephenson, Senior Associate; and Phil Tackett, Senior Associate, LITTLE Diversified Architectural Consulting
State D

Reporting Services
Bill Meyer, Applications Engineer, FM:Systems
State E and F

 

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Attendees will be divided into small groups for a facilitated discussion on topics of interest.
State D, E and F
6:15 pm Meet at the front entrance of the hotel to walk to dinner. Transportation is provided for those that don't want to walk the 4.5 blocks or in case of inclement weather.
6:30 pm Networking Dinner - Blues, Brews and 'Q
Dinner at Cobblestone Hall featuring Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos, beer tasting from the Carolina Brewing Company, and BBQ from The Pit

Cobblestone Hall (located in historic downtown City Market)
215 Wolfe Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 844-5959, ext 102

Friday, April 29

8:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
State C
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Ask the Consultants!
One-on-one sessions with members of the consulting team to answer questions about FM:Systems products. To schedule your appointment, e-mail epropst@fmsystems.com
Governor's Board Room
9:00 am - 10:00 am Product Roadmap
Michael Schley, CEO and Founder, FM:Systems
Marty Chobot, Vice President Product Management, FM:Systems
State D, E and F  
10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am - 11:10 am Leveraging EPA’s ENERGY STAR Automated Benchmarking
Peter Flippen, ICF International
State D, E and F  
11:10 am - 12:00 am Innovative Uses - Discovering Additional Value in FM:Interact
Mike Cox, Relationship Manager; Errol Woods, Business Systems Analyst II; Troy Bowling, Business Systems Analyst I; Navy Federal Credit Union
State D, E anf F  
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
State C
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm FM:Interact Module Best Practices
Eric Coyne, Senior Consultant, FM:Systems
State D, E and F
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Road to V8 - Lining up Resources, Making Preparations
Bert Dreifuss, Vice President of Customer Support, FM:Systems
State D, E and F

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Closing Remarks
Michael Schley, CEO and Founder, FM:Systems
State D, E and F
   
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