Educational Program – Erappa 2027

Professional Development

Ideas Into Action

Learn. Share. Challenge. Grow.

ERAPPA 2027’s educational program brings together facilities professionals, industry experts and thought leaders to share knowledge, explore emerging challenges and showcase solutions that can make a difference on our campuses Through practical experience, innovative thinking and peer-to-peer learning, sessions will explore the issues shaping educational facilities today—and help us prepare for what comes next.

Professional Development

Four Perspectives on Changing Facilities Landscape.

From Energy to Action

ERAPPA 2027’s educational program will be organized around four tracks exploring the people, technologies, campus experiences and emerging challenges shaping the future of educational facilities.

LEADING THROUGH CHANGE

Building people, leadership and organizational capacity to thrive amid rapid change. Explore the people side of facilities management—from leadership and workforce development to organizational culture, change management and building highperforming teams.

NAVIGATING CHANGE WITH DATA & TECHNOLOGY

Using data, AI and emerging technologies to inform strategy and decision-making. Explore how data, technology and artificial intelligence are changing the way facilities professionals plan, make decisions and manage increasingly complex campus environments.

TRANSFORMING THE CAMPUS EXPERIENCE

Creating exceptional campus environments through operational excellence, service innovation and strategic space planning. Explore how facilities teams can rethink services, spaces and operations to create responsive, effective and engaging environments for the communities they serve.

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN A CHANGING WORLD

Managing climate, sustainability, compliance and institutional risks to strengthen longterm resilience. Explore the growing challenges facing our campuses—from energy and climate adaptation to emergency preparedness, compliance and risk—and the strategies helping institutions become more resilient.

Call of Presentations

Your Ideas. Inspire Your Peers.

ERAPPA 2027 is looking for engaging, practical and forward-thinking presentations that bring new ideas, shared experiences and valuable perspectives to the educational facilities community.

Presentation proposals should align with one or more of the ERAPPA 2027 educational tracks and provide attendees with knowledge, insights or solutions they can take back to their institutions.