PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 24, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Healthcare facilities professionals from across the region gathered at the 12th Healthcare Facilities Management Forum in Austin, TX on October 28th and 29th to explore the benefits of this unique appointment-based format. To the delight of its organizers, the event was a tremendous success. Two days of highly targeted one-on-one business meetings between senior-level executives and the nation's top solution providers, engaging educational sessions and networking at the highest level, resulted in nothing but praise from all the participants. Delegates commended the summit for its efficiency, flawless organization, strong educational component, and relaxed atmosphere:

Delegate Quotes:

"Great event - unlike any other I have attended, one stop shopping" - University Hospital."I was very surprised. This gives you the opportunity to have one on one contact with the vendors which allows you to get a better feel for products, unlike conventions when they are talking to several people at once. I really like the one-on-one experience." - Bolivar Medical Center"It was a great experience. Educational about offering from vendors and no hard sell form anyone. Will recommend to others" - St. David's Georgetown Hospital"Focused, efficient method to connect suppliers and clients, learn from each other and helps source real problems" - Las Colinas Medical Center

Vendor Quotes:

"I received excellent leads; contacts I wouldn't have been able to make were it not for these quality meetings" - ELKAY"Very effective process in meeting with interested customers!" -The Container Store

In addition to the scheduled face-to-face appointments, all attendees had the opportunity to participate in the featured seminars presented by a lineup of nationally acclaimed speakers. The programme included current and inspiring topics from High-Performance Hybrid Buildings to ADA standards in healthcare. They also covered ways to identify top sales talent and building a magnetic culture within their organizations. The summit in Austin was just a prelude to the lineup of events planned for 2014.

On April 28 and 29th, 2014 Forum Events Inc will be hosting the Healthcare Facilities Forum in Philadelphia, PA. This will serve as a great opportunity for senior level FMs to explore the latest innovations from top solution providers. In addition they will network with fellow peers within the industry.

For more information email media@forumevents.comhttp://www.forumevents.com/events/Healthcare-Facilities-Management-Forum/Philadelphia-PA

Forum Events began our innovative concept of identifying and qualifying key decision makers and arranging face-to-face business appointments with relevant solutions providers in the U.K in 1996. Today, the U.K. office hosts 27 Forums in multiple industries.

In 2007, we opened an office in Sarasota Florida and began hosting events in the United States. To date, we have hosted over 50 successful events in the areas of:

Education Facilities ManagementHealthcare Facilities ManagementTotal SecurityFacilities ManagementDisaster Recovery & Business ContinuityHuman Resources & Employee Benefits

In 2013, we have re-branded to Forum Events and moved to beautiful new headquarters. Our team is committed to providing maximum benefits for both our Delegates and our Vendors at our focused business events.

In 2014 we will be hosting 20 events around the United States of America. 2015 we will expand with our first events in Asia.