BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Planon Corporation, the leading global provider of innovative software that supports higher education real estate and facility managers, today announced it will host a one-day symposium on Friday, September 29 focused on technology and the smart campus of the future.

The event, to be held at Harvard Club of Boston, will bring together university and college personnel from the United States and Europe, along with other experts in higher education and technology. The symposium will focus on the transformation of the campus built environment brought about by new technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning and BIM (Building Information Modeling). Enhancement of the student, faculty, and visitor experience through technological innovations that make buildings and equipment more responsive to individual needs and preferences will drive the agenda.

Subject experts such as renowned author and International Facilities Manager Association (IFMA) Fellow Nancy Johnson Sanquist, Campus FM Technology Association (CFTA) President Michelle Ellington, Lancaster University’s Nick Tonge are among the speakers who will discuss how disruptive technologies can inform enlightened IT strategies for the campus of the future and share case studies from innovative European institutions.

“There has been no more exciting moment in my lifetime to talk about transformation of the higher education experience than right now,” said David Karpook, Strategic Business Consultant for Higher Education at Planon Corporation and conveyer of the Symposium. “To spend a day exploring the potential and the consequences of these fast-moving technology innovations will be an extraordinary event.”

“Planon wants to be a strong partner with higher education in achieving the visions of the talented individuals and teams bringing technological innovation to the built environment on campuses around the world,” added Fred Guelen, CEO of North America and Global CFO of Planon.

If you are interested in attending the Higher Education Symposium or would like to review the complete agenda for the event, please contact Trish.larsen@planonsoftware.com.

About Planon

With over 30 years of experience, Planon is the leading global provider of innovative software that supports corporate real estate and facility managers in optimizing the performance of their workplace by simplifying business processes and reducing costs. Furthermore, Planon delivers an integrated software platform that helps commercial service providers to increase operating efficiency and customer value through radical process automation and seamless system integration.

Planon’s software has been completely designed in-house and is fully integrated to deliver reliable management information. Gartner, the leading independent technology research organization, has consistently rated Planon as a global leader in their market. Planon has implemented its comprehensive solutions for over 2,000 clients, supported by offices around the world. To learn more about Planon’s software, visit planonsoftware.com or follow us on Twitter @Planon_US.

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