Schedule at a glance
FMX’s Operations Leadership Conference
7:30 am–3:00 pm CT
Northwestern University:
Walter Athletic Center, Olympic Sports Meeting Room
2255 Campus Drive,
Evanston, IL 60208
A jam-packed day of speakers, Q&A, food, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Northwestern University's Ryan Fieldhouse! Earn FMX’s Continuing Education Credits while taking part in school operational excellence conversations. You can view the full schedule for the day below. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Dress code: business casual; school/company/Northwestern University gear is encouraged! Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
7:30–8:00 am: Welcome in (Breakfast & Registration)
8:00–9:15 am: Opening Ceremony
- Welcome, Conference Expectations
- FMX Introduction: Darin Porter, FMX
- Simplify Your Day-to-Day, Darin Porter, FMX
15 minute break
9:30–10:30 am: Session 2
Optimize Your District's Operations with FMX, Devin Parry
15 minute break
10:45–11:45 am: Session 3
Importance of Capital Planning & Budgeting, Doug Renkosik
11:45–12:45 pm: Lunch
12:45–1:00 pm: Session 4
Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing, Amanda Bruns
1:00–2:00 pm: Facility Tour, Chadwick Davis
2:00–3:00 pm: FMX Customer Exclusive Q&A
FMX customers are invited to come discuss new features, goals within FMX, best practices, and more!
3:00 pm: Thank you for coming—explore Northwestern University's campus!
Conference agenda
Parking: Park in the North Parking Garage (are #6) and come to the event entrance (area #1) to get to the Walter Athletic Center Lobby.
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Welcome Reception
6:00–8:00 pm CT
Graduate Evanston: Homestead Bar
1625 Hinman Ave,
Evanston, IL 60201
Enjoy an evening of fun, relaxation, and networking with peers to kick off our Evanston conference! Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the attendees prior to Friday's conference. The event will have appetizers and beverages. Plus-ones are more than welcome!
Dress code: casual attire; school/company gear is encouraged!
Parking information coming soon!
Lodging
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Our operations leadership conference will be an opportunity for K-12 and Higher Education leaders to come together to network with peers, learn from each other and skilled presenters, discuss common pains and best practices, and have fun as a group!
Below you will find detailed information on the schedule and presenters. You can register yourself and your team here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Abigail Haberski at abigail.haberski@gofmx.com.
The FMX team is looking forward to hosting you in Evanston May 2nd and 3rd!
FMX Presents
Operations Leadership Conference
Meet the FMX speakers
Need approval to attend?
Download this justification letter template to send to your supervisor for approval for Friday's conference. You can use this as a template or as just a starting point to get approval on time off and/or covering any expenses!
Admission to the conference is free for all operations leaders.
Potential costs around the event may include:
- Travel (flight or mileage)
- Lodging
- Meals (outside of Thursday's reception and Friday's breakfast & lunch)
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Darin Porter
Director,
Industry Practices,
FMX
Devin Parry
Manager, Support Services,
FMX
- Queen/King: $219/Night++
- Click here to book your room (Room rate expires April 2nd)
Things to do
Event Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy: Minimum 2 Weeks Notice
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and plans may need to change. In the event that you need to cancel your RSVP, we kindly ask that you provide a minimum of 2 weeks' notice before the scheduled date of the event. This allows us to adjust our preparations accordingly and opens up the opportunity for others to attend.
How to Cancel Your RSVP:
Should you need to cancel your attendance, please email Abigail Haberski at abigail.haberski@gofmx.com.
Meet Doug Renkosik, CPMM
Director of M&O, Huntley Community School District 158
Empowering Your School: The Importance of Capital Planning and Budgeting
In this session, Doug will share his strategies for budgeting and planning for the future through capital forecasting, energy cost savings, and beyond.
