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The Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators (TAPPA) and the Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management (TAHFM) Region 1 are excited to hold a joint event in Canyon, Texas. Please join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for a joint education event that will cover the latest developments in facilities management. Please find details regarding registration, sponsorship, and more below!

Event Details

Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: West Texas A&M University | Thunder Room
200 Victory Circle, Canyon, Texas 79015
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Registration Fees

  • Facility Manager/Hospital Representative/Engineer Registration:
    • $50 Member
    • $75 Non-Member
  • Associate (Industry Representative) Registration:
    • $75 Member
    • $100 Non-Member

Agenda

  • 7:30 - 8:30 am - Attendee Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:30 - 9:30 am – Session Begins
  • 9:30 - 9:45 am - Break
  • 9:45 - 10:45 am – Session Continues
  • 10:45 - 11:00 am - Break
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Session Continues
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch with Sponsors
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm – Session Continues
  • 2:00 - 2:15 pm - Break
  • 2:15 - 3:15 pm - Session Continues
  • 3:15 - 3:30 pm - Questions and Adjourn

Cancellations

A full refund will be given for written requests received on or before June 18, 2025. No refunds will be granted after this date. Cancellations must be received in writing from the original registrant and sent to info@tahfm.org. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Registrants who do not attend the event and/or do not contact TAHFM via written correspondence during the set window as directed above will be responsible for the full attendee registration fee.

Substitutions

Substitute attendees may be named before June 20, 2025, or during onsite registration. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing from the original registrant to info@tahfm.org. No substitutions will be taken by phone.

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