General Program Organization 

The program is organized into three tracks – Energy, Projects, & Everything Speaks. We are pursuing CEU’s for all sessions.  

Morning sessions are at the conference hotels, the Kimpton Armory and the AC.  These sessions will provide a general overview of the philosophy, goals, programs, projects, and elements of each track. 

Afternoon sessions are on the MSU campus and will offer a closer look at some of the specific elements embedded within our campus through tours and classroom sessions. 

Track Overview 

Energy – MSU uses energy districting, passive and photovoltaic solar, ground source geo-thermal and heat pump technologies, control systems, metering, and a tunnel distribution infrastructure to gain efficiencies in both energy use and maintenance.  Sessions in this track will address underlaying energy philosophy and the processes, programs, and equipment applied to continuously improve. 

Projects – Identifying and addressing mechanical, operational, and institutional goals while not precluding future opportunities is critical to the success of any project. Sessions in this track will feature site tours and discussions about project philosophy, intent, processes and specifics.  To see some of our current projects visit  Current MSU Construction Projects - RMA 2025 | Montana State University 

Everything Speaks – There are many underappreciated or unrecognized elements imbedded into operations that affect the campus aesthetic, resource use, participation, and institutional culture. Sessions in this track will highlight programs and processes that bring awareness to these efforts by actively demonstrating mission alignment, leveraging faculty and staff expertise, harnessing student enthusiasm, and encouraging participation.You won’t miss a minute of the conference proper!

Call for papers in late May/early June

Pre- Conference Training- Invest in Success
*Monday-Tuesday, September 8-9.