The first Facilities Forum was held on Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3. It was initiated to foster interactions between the System University colleagues. The Facilities Forum  encouraged collaboration and a time to exchange ideas along while fostering the betterment of the entire UH System.

 The first day of the event started with opening remarks from David Oliver, Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Facilities/Construction Management. A series of other events transpired in the discussion and collaborative environment that the forum created. Facilitators highlighted the importance of establishing networks and sharing resources. After the discussions ended, there was a tour of the new Indoor Football Practice Facility.

 The second day included a Maintenance, Operations and Services Panel, Emergency Planning and Preparedness workshop, information on the Planning process and a information piece on the Office of Real Estate Services.

 The event was well attended by members of staff at the University of Houston, University of Houston Downtown, University of Houston Victoria and University of Houston Clear Lake.

 The inaugural event was a success and it hopes it will become an annual event.