APPA 2025 Spring Conference

Join Us in New Orleans!

Campuses of the Future

Why Attend the 2025 APPA Spring Conference?

Network with 500+ attendees from K-12, Community Colleges, Higher Education Institutions, and businesses—most of whom are senior facilities officers and financial decision-makers.

Gain real-world insights on campus facilities challenges, leadership strategies, and emerging trends through expert-led sessions and case studies.

Participate in thought-provoking conversations about sustainability, operational efficiency, and the future of educational facilities.

Build valuable connections with key decision-makers and showcase solutions that meet evolving institutional needs.

Maximize networking opportunities—including targeted prospect engagement and client entertainment experiences in the vibrant setting of New Orleans.

Keynote Speaker: Rex Miller

Rex Miller is a distinguished expert in optimizing human and team performance, providing strategic foresight, and guiding leaders through organizational transformation. Rex has helped leaders anticipate and leverage strategic trends and impending risks. 

With over two decades of experience as a consultant and coach, Rex has led innovation across various sectors, including integrated project delivery, education, workplace engagement, and corporate and educational wellness. His groundbreaking MindShift process has tackled systemic challenges, bringing together over 400 experts, owners, users, and stakeholders. This collaborative effort produced five books and garnered three prestigious international awards.

Recognized for his leadership and innovation, Rex has received numerous accolades, including the IFMA Distinguished Author Award, CoreNet’s Industry Excellence Award, and the Global Innovator Award. He is particularly renowned for his ability to develop high-performing capital project teams rapidly and is a pioneer in Integrated Project Delivery.

Rex’s latest venture, GeniusSpark, builds on NASA’s Apollo research, which discovered that 98% of five-year-olds operate at a genius level, a figure that drops to just 2% by adulthood. GeniusSpark aims to reignite that childhood genius, empowering people to rediscover their potential.

During the pandemic, Rex and his wife, Lisa, acquired River Rose, a historic ranch and retreat center in Glen Rose, Texas, where they now host teams and leaders for immersive experiences in nature, insights into their genius, and the inspiration to change their worlds.

Educational Session Descriptions

Preliminary Daily Schedule

Conference Sponsorship Prospectus

Conference Registration

February 15–April 9, 2025

• Institutional Member: $1,195
• Institutional Non-Member: $1,495
• Business Partner Member: $1,395
• Business Partner Non-Member: $1,695

Conference Hotel

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana

Room block closes on March 11, 2025.

Hotel Reservation

Thank you to our APPA 2025 Spring Conference Sponsors

For questions regarding the schedule, program offerings, registration assistance, or exploring sponsorship opportunities, contact the APPA Professional Development staff today.