Welcome to Nebraska Facilities Week!
Heartland Events Center
Grand Island Nebraska
Oct. 6-7, 2026
We are thrilled to announce the First Annual Nebraska Facilities Week event, a unique new conference focusing on uniting professionals from Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Multi-Family industries. This event is dedicated to fostering cross-industry collaboration, inspiring personal growth, and developing strategies for safer, more efficient facilities. Our goal is to empower your teams and elevate the communities we serve.
While our industries may differ, we share a common purpose: creating environments where people and performance thrive.
At Nebraska Facilities Week, we believe STRONG TEAMS MAKE STRONG FACILTIES!
SAVE THE DATE! October 6-7, 2026
We are also thrilled to announce the beautiful Grand Island Casino Resort, as a hotel partner for the event. We are also partnering with other area hotels for those wishing to stay offsite. Info on how to the get NFW discount at our hotel partners,will be included in registration details.
To be the first to receive key updates—including registration openings, speaker announcements, and exclusive lodging details—please sign up for our official Nebraska Facilities Week mailing.
NFW Featured Speakers
Dynamic, Impactful, Solution Drive
Nebraska Facilities Week brings together select speakers who are not only subject-matter experts, but active leaders in the field of facilities, operations, safety, and organizational leadership. Each presenter has been chosen for their real-world experience, practical insight, and commitment to strengthening the teams that keep our schools, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and businesses running safely and efficiently. Please follow us as we have many exciting speaker announcements over the following weeks and months.
Keynote Speaker | Dean Jacobs
Dean Jacobs is a world traveler, photographer, and educator who has explored more than 58 countries across seven continents. Drawing from nearly a decade of global journeys, including extensive time in the Amazon, Africa, and communities around the world, Dean inspires audiences to lead with purpose, connection, and courage.
Through his signature framework Dream Big, Live Tall, Make the World Better, Dean helps professionals cultivate resilience, mental fitness, and a mindset that elevates both personal well-being and organizational culture. His engaging storytelling, powerful images, and practical insights make his keynotes both energizing and deeply meaningful.
Dean works with schools, universities, nonprofits, and organizations across Nebraska and beyond, empowering individuals and teams to bring their best selves to the work that matters most.
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Q&A Panel Day 1
Our Q&A Panel of Subject Matter Experts brings together experienced professionals from across facilities operations, regulatory compliance, safety, and leadership. This session is designed to provide practical insight, real-world perspective, and direct answers to the challenges organizations face every day. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, ask questions, and gain deeper insight into complex operational, compliance, and infrastructure topics in an open, engaging format focused on practical solutions and informed decision-making.
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Why Should I Attend?
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Education and Growth
Nebraska Facilities Week is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for personal development, team building, and strategic growth. Through interactive workshops and collaborative sessions, attendees will strengthen communication, empower their teams, and learn to think more strategically about the future of their facilities. It’s the perfect blend of professional development and personal growth; designed to build confidence, skills and stronger facilities.
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Multi-Industry Collaboration
One of the best parts of Nebraska Facilities Week is the opportunity to collaborate with individuals from multiple industries — healthcare, education, hospitality, and multi-family.
When professionals from different sectors come together, we don’t just share ideas; we spark innovation, strengthen teams, and build better facilities for our communities. That's what Nebraska Facilities Week is about, empowering people!
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Emerging Technology
Experience the future of facility management at Nebraska Facilities Week, where innovation meets practical application. Discover the latest technology, cutting-edge products, and modern operating practices shaping the industries of healthcare, education, and hospitality. Connect with trusted experts, explore innovative solutions, and learn how to integrate new tools and strategies that drive efficiency, safety, and performance across your facility operations.
