IFMA.CZ

What IFMA.CZ does

IFMA CZ (legally IFMA CZ, z.s.) is the Czech Republic chapter of the global International Facility Management Association, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Prague. It operates as a non-profit professional association (registered spolek/z.s.) serving as the central knowledge and networking hub for facility management practitioners in the Czech Republic. The organization delivers value through five interconnected pillars: (1) annual events including the new FM Summit flagship conference (May 26-27, 2026 at O2 universum), the legacy Týden FM format, and seminars on AI in FM, CAFM optimization, smart energy, and modern technologies; (2) publications such as FM Journal (bilingual Czech-Slovak magazine), FM Podcast, and two industry books ('Facility Management ve zkratce' and 'Jak fungují budovy'); (3) education programs delivered in partnership with DTO CZ, FM Institute, and Czech universities (VUT, ČVUT, VŠB-TUO); (4) consulting services launched in October 2024 covering energy management, procurement, legal obligations, and CAFM systems; and (5) a tiered membership program (Student 227 CZK through Corporate Gold 110,000 CZK annually) with 170+ members organized into eight working sections. The association is governed by a volunteer board (President Jiří Knap since April 2025) and operates with a small core staff of 6 employees under Executive Director Milena Machová. Revenue is generated entirely from membership fees, event ticketing, educational programs, consulting, book/merchandise sales, and corporate sponsorships (Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers) — no disclosed funding, external investment, or technology product revenue. IFMA CZ does not develop proprietary software but actively curates and educates on AI, CAFM, BIM, IoT, and smart building applications across the Czech FM ecosystem.

Name

IFMA.CZ

Legal name

IFMA CZ, z.s.

Website

https://ifma.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IFMA CZ is the Czech Republic chapter of the global International Facility Management Association, a Prague-based non-profit serving 170+ facility management professionals through membership, the annual FM Summit conference, publications (FM Journal, podcast, books), education programs, consulting services, and corporate partnerships across the Czech FM ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAAAK

Compliance, Risk & EHS Management

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

Keywords

• Facility management association
• Professional membership services
• FM education training
• Corporate FM partnerships
• FM consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual members (227-4,994 CZK per year) and corporate members (27,500-110,000 CZK per year depending on tier: Bronze, Silver, Gold). This is the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Event Tickets and Conference Revenue: Revenue from FM Summit 2026 (May 26-27, O2 universum Prague), Týden FM annual conference, workshops, and seminars. Includes ticket sales, exhibition/EXPO space, and partner sponsorships tied to events.
3. Educational Programs: Revenue from accredited retraining courses, educational events, and certification programs. Partner programs with DTO CZ and FM Institute for 'Správce nemovitostí - Facility manažer' qualification.
4. E-shop Sales: Revenue from book sales including 'Facility Management ve zkratce' and 'Jak fungují budovy', plus merchandise and event tickets through the IFMA shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

IFMA CZ is a non-profit professional association (Czech chapter of IFMA International) that provides facility management knowledge, education, networking, and consulting services to its 170+ members in the Czech Republic. Its core offerings include a tiered membership program, annual conferences (FM Summit, Týden FM), specialized seminars and workshops on CAFM, AI, smart energy and modern technologies, the FM Journal and FM Podcast publications, accredited educational programs, and consulting services in energy management, procurement, legal compliance, and CAFM implementation.

Product overview

IFMA CZ is a professional non-profit association (Czech Chapter of the International Facility Management Association) serving as the central hub for facility management knowledge, networking, and professional development in the Czech Republic. The organization's offerings are organized into five interconnected pillars: (1) Events and Conferences — including the flagship FM Summit (annual, replacing the former Týden FM), World Workplace Europe participation, specialized seminars (AI in FM, CAFM optimization, smart energy, modern technologies), and FM Awards competition; (2) Publications and Content — the FM Journal (bilingual Czech-Slovak magazine, free to members) and FM Podcast featuring industry experts; (3) Education and Training — accredited requalification courses, university partnerships offering FM courses at VUT, ČVUT, and VŠB-TUO, and professional qualification programs; (4) Consulting Services — advisory in energy management, procurement, legal obligations, and CAFM implementation delivered by certified consultants; and (5) Membership Program — providing access to all services, networking events, discounts, and FM Tour excursions. The organization does not offer a proprietary software product but actively promotes and educates on AI applications, CAFM systems, BIM integration, IoT, and smart building technologies within the FM industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FM Journal: Professional journal covering facility management topics in Czech and Slovak languages, published by IFMA CZ.
• FM Podcast
• FM Summit
• Ročenka Facility managementu

Products and services

• IFMA CZ Membership Program
• FM Summit (Annual Conference)
• IFMA CZ Consulting Services
• FM Journal (Publication)
• FM Podcast
• Educational Programs (Vzdělávací programy)
• FM Awards Competition
• IFMA CZ E-shop
• Book: Facility Management ve zkratce
• Book: Jak fungují budovy (How Buildings Work)
• Workshop: Practical Use of AI in Facility Management
• Seminar: Jak využít CAFM naplno (Maximizing CAFM)
• Seminar: Chytrá energetika ve FM (Smart Energy in FM)
• Seminar: Modern Technologies in Facility Management Seminar on modern technologies in facility management, covering current technological trends and their practical applications in building and infrastructure management.
• World Workplace Europe (Czech Participation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from 150+ members in 2024 to 170+ members in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship event partnership, venue partner, site visit partner, gold partner, silver partner, bronze partner, general partner fm summit 2025, educational partner and standards partner.

• World Workplace Europe (IFMA EMEA)flagship event partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027IFMA CZ promotes and organizes Czech participation in World Workplace Europe 2027 (March 2-3, Antwerp, Belgium). Premier European FM conference organized by IFMA EMEA.
• O2 universumvenue partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for FM Summit 2026. Modern conference center in Prague.
• TECO Kolínsite visit partnerTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Host of AI workshop site visit. Company specializing in building automation and control systems for buildings and industry.
• Trigemagold partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold partner of IFMA CZ, providing support for FM events and conferences. Trigema is a major Czech real estate development and construction company.
• Protipožární služby (PS)gold partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold partner specializing in fire protection services. Provides support for IFMA CZ events and initiatives.
• SSI Groupsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner and diamond partner of FM Summit 2026. Special Service International provides FM services across CEE region.
• ČSOBsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner, previously general partner of TFM 2023. Czech bank with extensive property portfolio requiring FM services.
• ČEZsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner. Major Czech energy utility with significant FM needs for operational facilities.
• KONEsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner and block patron at TFM 2024. Elevator and escalator manufacturer serving FM sector.
• Letiště Prahasilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner. Prague Airport is a major facility requiring extensive FM services.
• Strabagsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner. Major European construction and FM services company.
• ATALIAN CZsilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner. Part of Atalian Group, providing integrated facility management services.
• Centrasilver partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver partner. Property management and FM services company.
• CBREbronze partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bronze partner. Global commercial real estate and FM services provider.
• Škoda Autogeneral partner fm summit 2025GTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025General partner of FM Summit 2025 held at Škoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav. Major automotive manufacturer with extensive FM needs.
• DTO CZeducational partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educational partner for retraining course 'Správce nemovitostí - Facility manažer'. Provides accredited professional qualification programs.
• FM Instituteeducational partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educational partner for professional FM manager retraining course. Provides certification programs.
• Česká agentura pro standardizaci (ČAS)standards partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IFMA CZ board members participate in ČAS expert teams preparing BIM data standards. Collaboration on FM and BIM standards development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IFMA Deutschland: German national chapter of the global IFMA network; sister association with parallel structure of working groups, the German Facility Management Conference, member services, and credentials. Most comparable peer given shared brand, structure, and Central European context.
• IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management): UK-based professional membership body for facilities management practitioners. Operates a similar model of individual/corporate membership, qualifications, industry events, and thought leadership content, making it a direct national-association peer.
• IFMA EMEA: Regional arm of the global IFMA organization that IFMA CZ belongs to; operates World Workplace Europe and coordinates EMEA-level FM association activities including events, credentials, and standards. Direct counterpart at the regional level with parallel governance and program structures.
• CoreNet Global: Professional association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals globally. Operates similar member-driven model serving CRE/FM executives with education, networking, certification (MCR, SLCR), and industry research — closely comparable in mission and audience.
• BOMA International: Building Owners and Managers Association International; commercial real estate and FM-focused professional association serving property managers and building owners with advocacy, education, BOMI credentials, and industry events. Comparable membership-association structure serving similar audiences.

Regional players

• EuroFM: European Facility Management Network coordinating FM research and knowledge across Europe with member organizations from multiple countries. Complementary to national chapters like IFMA CZ rather than directly competing; relevant for understanding IFMA CZ's regional ecosystem position.

Broad incumbents

• RICS: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; broader built environment professional body covering real estate, FM, building surveying, and valuation with global credentialing (MRICS) and education. Larger and more diversified than IFMA CZ, but overlapping substantially on FM-adjacent professional development.
• CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers; UK-based but internationally active professional body covering building services and FM-related disciplines. Comparable membership and credential model (CEng, IEng) but broader scope beyond pure facility management.

Others

• Czech Chamber of Commerce: Broad Czech business advocacy organization representing companies across sectors; not a direct FM peer but operates as a membership association in the same Czech market. Useful benchmark for non-profit membership-based organizational scale and reach within Czechia.

Emerging players

• Czech Green Building Council: Czech national chapter of the World Green Building Council; promotes sustainable building practices, ESG standards, and green certification in Czechia. Adjacent to IFMA CZ's ESG and energy management working sections, with overlapping audience in ESG-conscious FM and real estate professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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