07/22/2026
One thing we heard over and over again at BOMEX 2025 while sponsoring the Braindate Lounge was... "What is this lounge area? Who is it for? What are they talking about? And how do I join these conversations?"
It's easy.
Think of it as networking without the awkward standing around wondering who to talk to.
▪️ Register for BOMEX 2026 and you gain access to the Braindate platform.
▪️ Create your profile. This is the part where some people mysteriously disappear. Stick with it! Add a few details about yourself so other attendees know who you are and what you're interested in discussing.
▪️ Browse all the conversations created by other attendees who are at BOMEX or start your own. Have a question, challenge, or hot take about the industry? Chances are someone wants to talk about it too.
▪️ Book a Braindate. Choose a one-on-one or small-group discussion. No awkward cold networking required.
▪️ Head to the Braindate Lounge when it's time. Grab a seat, meet some new people, reconnect with old friends, and have conversations that are actually relevant to you.
Whether you're a student, new to the industry, an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, a researcher, innovator, sponsor, or exhibitor, the lounge is open to EVERYONE!
💡 Our biggest tip: Don't just walk by, jump in! Some of the most valuable conversations at BOMEX don't happen on a stage.
We're excited to be returning to BOMEX 2026 in Ottawa as a sponsor of the Braindate Lounge, alongside Schneider Electric.
See you there!
BOMEX 2026 | Hosted by BOMA Ottawa & BOMA Canada
September 22–24, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada