BIFMA

BIFMA is the industry leader in developing furniture standards that ensure product performance and inspire confidence.

12/18/2025

TODAY - Don't miss out on BIFMA's HSW-approved CEU opportunity before the year wraps up! 🎉
There are many myths and misconceptions related to furniture ergonomics. This course pulls back the curtain to clarify the science and application outlined in ANSI/BIFMA X10.1, BIFMA's Furniture Ergonomics Standard. Learn how to ensure the perfect "fit" for everyone and discover how this standard supports LEVEL and WELL certifications. Stay informed and register here: https://loom.ly/ZjdB90I

12/11/2025

Don't miss out on BIFMA's HSW-approved CEU opportunity before the year wraps up! 🎉
There are many myths and misconceptions related to furniture ergonomics. This course pulls back the curtain to clarify the science and application outlined in ANSI/BIFMA X10.1, BIFMA's Furniture Ergonomics Standard. Learn how to ensure the perfect "fit" for everyone and discover how this standard supports LEVEL and WELL certifications. Stay informed and register here: https://loom.ly/ZjdB90I

12/01/2025

Join us January 26-28, 2026 at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg FLA and hear Janet Pogue McLaurin and Brandon Michael Larcom of Gensler present The Future of Place is Radically Human.
The evolution of space and its integral relationship to the human condition is being studied at an unprecedented depth and frequency. Gensler has become a leader in this research by providing insights on trends in places and spaces. How pioneering the next level of sustainability is influencing the built environment and the impact that will have on product design moving forward.
Janet Pogue McLaurin leads one of six focus areas within the Gensler Research Institute advancing the science of workplace design. Janet co-founded Gensler's Shanghai and Beijing offices and was Managing Director of the Denver Office for over a decade. She is a registered Architect, has served on the Gensler Board of Directors and currently serves on Gensler's practice Area Management Committee.
Brandon Michael Larcom combines creative vision with business acumen, guiding partnerships that transform ideas into market-ready solutions. With a background spanning entertainment, professional athletics, and entrepreneurial ventures, Brandon brings a unique perspective to product development.

11/25/2025

The BIFMA Engineering committee is starting the revision process for ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2021 Desk and Table Products and X6.5 – 2022 Home Office and Occasional-Use Desk, Table and Storage Products. Broad participation is crucial for the success of the ANSI performance standards in our industry. We encourage you to take part in contributing to one or all three furniture standards. For inquiries, please reach out to Anthony Serge at [email protected] before December 15, 2025.

11/24/2025

Join us January 26-28, 2026 at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg FL and hear Jim Carroll present Harnessing Technologies for Unprecedented Growth.
The complex new future is not just happening with AI - we are seeing the maturity of industrial autonomous technologies; robots, machine intelligence and vision systems, digital twin, augmented reality technologies, the pact of 'sensorworld' drones and more.
Jim Carroll is one of the world's leading futurist, trends, and innovation experts recognized as a global authority on Innovation and Creativity. His deep understanding of emerging business trends and future opportunities position Jim to provide trusted, actionable insights to top-tier decision makers across multiple industries.

11/20/2025

𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙁𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 (𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙀𝙐)
November 20, 2025 @ 12:00pm | https://loom.ly/4hQ7m-A

What do you wonder about furniture? Join Renisha Butcher, Marketing Outreach Manager, Via Seating for this course that compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products. LEVEL® by BIFMA’s furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.

11/18/2025

The BIFMA Engineering committee is starting the revision process for ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020 (R2025) Public and Lounge Seating, ANSI/BIFMA X5.41-2021 Large Occupant Public and Lounge Seating, and X6.4-2021 Occasional-Use Seating. Broad participation is crucial for the success of the ANSI performance standards in our industry. We encourage you to take part in contributing to one or all three furniture standards. For inquiries, please reach out to Anthony Serge at [email protected] before December 8, 2025.

11/17/2025

Join us January 26-28, 2026 at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg FL and hear Crystal Washington present The Competitive Advantage – Spot Trends in the Future of Work.
In a world where change moves faster than ever, successful organizations don't just react - they spot what's next and act confidently. From shifting tech to evolving workplace norms, the future of work is unfolding now.
Crystal Washington is one of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists and appears weekly on season two of the Emmy-nominated show Life 2.0. As a technology strategist and certified futurist Crystal makes complex artificial intelligence, social media and app technology easy to understand and accessible.

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