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BOMA International 2010 Convention and Every Building Show

Time is a pretty elusive thing at the best of times. In the summer, it seems to go quickly and slowly at the same time. I think it’s because deep down we know it doesn’t last and we want to make the most of it.

This might explain why I am discussing the BOMA International 2010 Convention and Every Building Show so long after it ended. Yes, it feels like yesterday, but in reality it was over two weeks ago. But if time is moving for you as it is moving for me, you won’t mind at all.

I was privileged to be able to attend this year’s BOMA International Convention in Long Beach California (don’t fret, the weather wasn’t that amazing) and I enjoyed the keynote address by Ben Stein the most (hilarious, especially since I couldn’t help but hear Bueller. Bueller. Bueller. as he spoke).

I do not work in property management directly, so I don’t know which sessions might appeal to you most. Instead of trying to capture them, I’ll defer the experts:

The first bulletin out directly after the conference gives a short summary. Or watch the videos of the conference from the various sessions.  The longer summary is here – with pictures! See that one titled ‘The Best of the Best Honored at the TOBY Awards?’ Canadian buildings were featured in many of the categories, and came away winners in Vancouver and Ottawa. It’s tough competition out there, so congrats to the winners and the nominees (who put in a lot of hard work to make the cut!). The TOBY Awards was a great closing event for the conference.

It was an interesting conference and many connections were made. I think the summary will give you an idea of what it was all about. Maybe next year you can come along?