GAPPA 2026 ANNUAL MEETING AND TRADE SHOW

On behalf of the GAPPA Board, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to this year's GAPPA Annual Conference. We are honored to gather with facilities professionals from across the state who share a commitment to excellence in the environments where Georgians learn, work, and grow. Our 2026 conference theme, "Operate, Innovate, Elevate: The Future of Facilities Starts Here," reflects both the foundation of our profession and the forward momentum that defines it. Operate speaks to the essential work you perform every day. From maintaining complex building systems to ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming spaces, your dedication keeps our institutions running. Innovate challenges us to think beyond routine and embrace progress. Facilities management is evolving rapidly through technology, data analytics, sustainability initiatives, and new models of workforce development. Elevate calls us to raise the standard of our profession, strengthening safety and risk management, advancing environmental stewardship, empowering our teams, and enhancing the experience of those we serve. This conference is designed to support all three pillars through educational sessions, peer networking, industry partnerships, and leadership development opportunities.