WCBFM Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about attending, exhibiting and sponsoring at WCBFM.

Attending

When and where is WCBFM 2027?

WCBFM 2027 takes place Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

How much does it cost to attend WCBFM?

Attending WCBFM is free for qualified buildings and facilities management professionals, including the trade show floor and the education sessions.

How do I register for WCBFM 2027?

Register online for free at wcbfm.net/attendee-registration. Registration is for qualified buildings, facilities and property management professionals.

Who attends WCBFM?

WCBFM attendees are facility managers, property managers, building owners and operators, chief engineers, and plant and maintenance engineers from across Northern California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley.

What types of organizations send people to WCBFM?

WCBFM draws building and facility managers from schools, colleges and universities, government and municipalities, hospitals, hotels and restaurants, offices, retail, industrial and manufacturing sites, data centers, airports and seaports, worship facilities, HOAs, multifamily and property management firms.

Can I see a sample WCBFM attendee list?

Yes. A WCBFM sample attendee list is posted at wcbfm.net/westcoast-buildings-facilities-management-show-conference-attendees and includes titles such as Facilities Manager, Director of Facilities, Chief Engineer and Senior Property Manager at organizations like UCSF, Applied Materials, AC Transit and Bay Federal Credit Union.

What will I see on the WCBFM trade show floor?

The WCBFM expo hall features companies displaying products and services for the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of buildings and facilities, with hands-on access to new products and technologies. The exhibitor list is at wcbfm.net/exhibitor-list.

Does WCBFM offer education sessions?

Yes. WCBFM runs a free educational conference alongside the trade show, made up of one-hour talks on topics such as LEED, green building, sustainability, energy, building commissioning, facility maintenance, construction and renovation planning.

What are the WCBFM 2027 show hours?

WCBFM 2027 is a one-day show on Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with the conference starting before the exhibit floor opens. Exhibit floor, conference and luncheon times are posted on wcbfm.net/show-facts.

Is lunch provided at WCBFM?

Yes. WCBFM holds a free Networking Luncheon open to all exhibitors and attendees, with water, soda, beer and wine included.

Can I bring colleagues to WCBFM?

Yes. WCBFM encourages attendees to bring their whole company, and attendance is free for each qualified professional who registers at wcbfm.net/attendee-registration.

Is there an age requirement for WCBFM?

Yes. No one under 18 is allowed at WCBFM.

Exhibiting, sponsoring & speaking

How do I exhibit at WCBFM 2027?

Reserve a booth by submitting the online exhibitor application at wcbfm.net/exhibitor-application. The exhibitor prospectus is at wcbfm.net/exhibitor-prospectus and available booth spaces are on the floor plan at wcbfm.net/wcbfm-floor-plan-2.

What is the WCBFM Top 50 Clients & Prospects program?

WCBFM exhibitors can submit their top 50 clients and prospects at wcbfm.net/top-50-clients-prospects, and ProExpos personally calls and invites them to the show with an offer of free lunch.

How do WCBFM exhibitors submit badge and show program information?

WCBFM exhibitors submit company and booth staff badge details at wcbfm.net/company-badge-information and their company listing for the show program guide at wcbfm.net/program-listing.

Can I speak at the WCBFM conference?

Speaker inquiries for WCBFM go through wcbfm.net/interested-in-speaking or ProExpos at info@proexpos.com. Show sponsors also provide speakers for the WCBFM conference.

Are sponsorship and advertising opportunities available at WCBFM?

Yes. WCBFM sponsors help promote the show to their members and provide conference speakers, and advertising in the official show program guide is covered by the media kit at wcbfm.net/official-show-program-guide-media-kit (coming soon). Contact ProExpos at (510) 888-1661 or info@proexpos.com for details.

About & contact

Who produces WCBFM, and are there sister shows?

WCBFM is produced by ProExpos (Professional Expos Group), which has run regional Buildings & Facilities Management shows since 2006. Its 10 shows are NEBFM (Worcester, MA), MABFM (Edison, NJ), WCBFM (Pleasanton, CA), COBFM (Denver, CO), SFBFM (Fort Lauderdale, FL), MWBFM (Sandy, UT), SWBFM (Phoenix, AZ), MNBFM (Minneapolis, MN), CBFM (Charlotte, NC) and PABFM (Oaks, PA); see proexpos.com.

How do I contact the WCBFM organizers?

Contact ProExpos, the producer of WCBFM, at (510) 888-1661 or info@proexpos.com, or visit wcbfm.net/contact-us.