The HEFMA conference serves as a prime platform to engage with industry trends, share insights, and benchmark with peers. It features speakers from high-ranking officials in the sector, industry experts, and exhibitors promoting their goods and services.
Executive Director: Operations at UMP, Mr Richard Flame, said UMP places great value on collaboration and partnerships.
"We're delighted to host the 2024 HEFMA conference, where delegates will discuss and share best practices and facilities management in higher education. HEFMA represents the interests of facilities management and establishments of universities and colleges in Southern Africa.
We believe our activities in facilities management are crucial to support the academic programme; including the importance of striving towards a sustainable campus of the future."
HEFMA President, Mr Lindokuhle Mzolo added that the conference represents the interests of Facilities Management, establishments of universities and colleges in Southern Africa.
The 2024 HEFMA conference will centre around the theme Sustainable Campus of the Future, derived from the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2030, adopted in 2015. Key topics of the conference will include:
- Achieving Net Zero in Post-School Education Campuses
- Sustainable Utilities Management (Green Energy, Water & Water Solutions)
- ESG Framework in University or College Facilities Management
- Integration of Sustainability in Master Planning
- Facilities Management’s Role in Sustainability, Resilience, and Adaptability
- Smart and Sustainable Campuses
- Sustainable Soft Services Solutions (Cleaning & Hygiene, Gardening, Grounds & Landscaping, etc.)
- Scenario Planning for Sustainable Institutions of Higher Learning
- Sustainable Maintenance Practices
For more information about the 2024 HEFMA Conference, please visit: https://www.hefma.org/
Issued by the UMP Communications Division