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Day 1 Oct. 6th
NFW Day 1 List of Events
Day 2 Oct. 7th
NFW Day 2 List of Events
7:30-8:30AM Registration|Breakfast General Session

Access check-in will be located on the east side of the Heartland Events Center entrance doors. Clear signage will be posted at the doors to guide you.

After registering, please proceed to the general sessions area (NFW Room 1) and enjoy breakfast before sessions begin.

8:30-9:00AM Opening Ceremonies General Session

NFW Room 1:

Welcome and opening ceremonies in general sessions area 

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Jonal Broekemier
9:00-10AM Keynote Dean Jacobs General Session

NFW Room 1: 

Please welcome Dean Jacobs of Dean Jacobs Adventures to the stage. We’re excited for what is sure to be an engaging, high-energy, and inspiring session. Dean brings a strong people-first perspective and real-world experience that connects with audiences, and we’re thrilled to have him with us.

Let’s give Dean a warm Nebraska Facilities Week welcome!

 

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Dean Jacobs
10:00-10:15AM Break
10:15 - 11:15AM Breakout Session

NFW Room 2 - Announcement Coming 

NFW Room 3 - Flooring Preventive Maintenance: Protecting Your Flooring Investment (Dave Graff

NFW Room 4 - Switch Gear - Inside the electrical room (Heartland Electric

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Erica Montefusco MBA
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Dave Graff
11:15 - 12:15PM Lunch General Assembly Area
12:15 - 1:30PM Industry EXPO and Networking
1:30 - 2:30PM Breakout Session

NFW Room 2 - CyberSecurity: The Vision and Readiness for Operational Technology                                                     (Charles Leslie

NFW Room 3 - Drone Inspections: A New Tool for Facility Managers (Jonal Broekemier

NFW Room 4 - HVAC: Maintenance: Diagnose, Repair, and Preventive Maintenance                                                 (Dale Long

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Charles Leslie CISSP,CISA
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Dale Long
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Jonal Broekemier
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 Moderated Q&A Panel

NFW Room 1:  General Assembly (Arena)  

Hour long moderated Q&A

4 person panel represented by industry leading experts

Mulitiple faciliteis sectors represed:  Regulatory, Education, Healthcare and Commercial 

3:45 - 4:15 Day 1 Closing Ceremonies & Team Networking

We will close Day 1 of Nebraska Facilities Week with the Day 1 Leaderboard Awards and drawings.  As well as our sincere thanks to our speakers, supporting partners, sponsors, and most importantly, our attendees. Your commitment makes this event possible.

***MUST BE PRESENT FOR AWARD DRAWINGS

7:30-8:30AM Registration|Breakfast General Session

Access check-in will be located on the east side of the Heartland Events Center entrance doors. Clear signage will be posted at the doors to guide you.

After registering, please proceed to the general sessions area (NFW Room 1) and enjoy breakfast before sessions begin.

8:30 - 9:00AM The Risk Leader As Explorer

NFW Room 1 (GA) - The Risk Leader As Explorer  (Erica Montefusco) 

"The Risk Leader as Explorer,” explores why the most effective safety leaders think less like auditors—and more like investigators of complex systems.

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Erica Montefusco MBA
9:00-9:15AM Break
9:15 - 10:15 Breakout Session

NFW Room 2 -  Announcement Coming 

NFW Room 3 - Boiler safety and compliance (NE Fire Marshal's Office

NFW Room 4 -  Fire Sprinkler: Inspections, Responsibilities, and Compliance 

 

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Rachel Wise PhD
10:15-10:30AM Break
10:30 - 11:00am Rachel Wise: People, Purpose, and Stewardship: A Leadership Perspective (Rachel Wise) 

General Assembly Area. 

People, Purpose, and Stewardship: A Leadership Perspective 

 

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Rachel Wise PhD
11:00 - 12:00PM Lunch - Majorie Erickson: The Human Impact of Catastrophic Events

 Lunch - General Assembly Area  

During the final 30 minutes of the lunch session, Marjorie Erickson will join attendees via video presentation. As a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre, Marjorie will share a powerful perspective on the human impact of catastrophic events, focusing on resilience, leadership, preparedness, and the lasting effects these incidents have on individuals and communities.

12:00 - 1:15PM Industry EXPO and Networking
1:15 - 2:15PM Breakout Session

NFW Room 2 - Autonomous Floor Cleaning Systems: Capabilities and Considerations                                               (Eakes Office Solutions)

NFW Room 3 - NFPA Compliance: Fire Doors, Egress, and Corridor Best Practices                                                   (NE Fire Marshal's Office)  

NFW Room 4 - Commercial Building Plumbing: What Breaks, Why It Fails, and How to Fix It

 

2:15 - 2:30PM Break
2:30 - 3:30PM Breakout Session

NFW Room 2 - Emergency Generators & Power Systems (NE Fire Marshal's Office

NFW Room 3 - Thermal Imaging: Early Detection That Saves Time and  Money                                                        (Jonal Broekemier

NFW Room 4 - Emergency Planning and Response: Going Beyond the Binder                                                           (Wyatt Rawhouser

 

 

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Wyat Rawhouser
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Jonal Broekemier
Conference Closing Ceremonies

We will conclude Nebraska Facilities Week with awards, including the Day Two Leaderboard Awards, and a heartfelt thank you to our speakers, supporting partners, sponsors, and especially our attendees. Your engagement and commitment make this event possible.