After capturing millions of views on ESPN8: The Ocho debut in August, one of the cleaning industry’s most spirited competitions, the ISSA Housekeeping Olympics, is headed back to Las Vegas. Hosted by the Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, the 36th Annual Housekeeping Olympics will take place Nov. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Cleaning and facility professionals in hospitality, healthcare and other specialties are invited to assemble a team and compete. Manufacturers, distributors and other industry organizations can join the excitement by sponsoring the event or supporting a team’s participation. Competitors will go head-to-head in fast-paced challenges, including precision bed-making, mop relays, rapid vacuum races and other competitions that transform essential cleaning skills into spectator competition, all for the coveted Housekeeping Olympics championship trophy. For more than three decades, the Housekeeping Olympics has celebrated the professionals whose skill and dedication help keep facilities clean, safe and welcoming. In 2025, the 35th annual competition generated more than 50 million estimated views and 750,000 social engagements, with more than 165 media and social coverage placements. Highlights of the competition appeared across mainstream news, sports and entertainment platforms including Inside Edition, CNN, Fox News, Yahoo, House of Highlights, Bleacher Report, and beyond. That momentum continued in August 2026, when the competition made its ESPN8: The Ocho debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort as part of the network’s 10th anniversary celebration of unconventional sports and competitions. “Last year showed us just how powerfully this event resonates with people both inside and outside our industry,” said IEHA Executive Director Michael Patterson. “There is something incredibly compelling about watching these professionals take the skills they use every day and bring them into an arena filled with cheering teammates, colleagues and fans. The attention has been exciting, but what matters most is that it gives cleaning professionals a stage where their expertise, teamwork and pride can be seen and celebrated.” The 2026 Housekeeping Olympics takes place alongside ISSA Show North America 2026, Nov. 16–19 in Las Vegas, the premier event for the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. Staples Business supports the 2026 ISSA Housekeeping Olympics as Presenting Sponsor and Rubbermaid Commercial Products as a Platinum Sponsor. Hospitality housekeeping departments, healthcare environmental services teams, building service contractors, in-house facility teams and other industry organizations are all encouraged to enter a team, cheer on the competitors, or support the event through sponsorship. For team registration, sponsorship opportunities and additional information, click here.
The cleaning industry is transforming quickly. Forward-thinking contractors and facility services teams are already integrating autonomous floor scrubbers, ultraviolet disinfection robots, and AI-powered cleaning systems to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and meet increasingly stringent hygiene requirements. Whether you're evaluating your first autonomous cleaner or scaling an existing robotic fleet, this experience delivers the insights and connections you need to make informed technology investments. Join hundreds of industry professionals who are shaping the future of commercial cleaning at the Robotics and Autonomous Cleaning Experience at ISSA Show North America 2026. What you’ll experience: Live Demonstrations—Experience autonomous robots operating in real-world facility scenarios with documented performance metrics. Expert-Led Insights —Participate in panel discussions addressing implementation strategies, operational workflows, and revenue optimization through robotic adoption. Hands-On Access —Test equipment, ask technical questions directly to manufacturers, and compare solutions tailored to your specific operational needs. In the experience, two dedicated zones will showcase autonomous robots operating in real-world facility scenarios, demonstrating robotic-assisted cleaning capabilities and performance metrics. The show also allows attendees to network directly with technology leaders advancing autonomous cleaning solutions and to evaluate emerging technologies. Whether you're evaluating your first autonomous cleaner or scaling an existing robotic fleet, this experience delivers the insights and connections you need to make informed technology investments. Learn more about the Robotics and Autonomous Cleaning Experience.
The World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) will host its Global Executive Congress 2026 from Nov. 17-19 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, marking the event’s return to North America for the first time in more than a decade and its debut in the city. The congress will be hosted in partnership with BSCAI as part of its Contracting Success Conference, bringing together senior leaders from across the global cleaning and facility services industry for three days of education, strategy and networking. Attendees will also have access to ISSA Show North America, providing additional opportunities to explore the latest innovations, products and solutions driving the industry forward. Registration is , inviting owners, CEOs, and executive leaders to secure their place at one of the industry’s most influential international gatherings. “This Congress represents an exciting moment for our global community,” said Stan Doobin, CBSE, CEO of Harvard Maintenance and WFBSC president. “Having hosted our last U.S.-based event in New York City more than a decade ago, it is incredibly rewarding to once again welcome industry leaders from around the world—this time to Las Vegas. We look forward to bringing our community together to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future of our industry.” Designed specifically for executive decision-makers, the 2026 Global Executive Congress will feature a forward-looking program centered on global market insights, emerging trends, and leadership strategies. Attendees will benefit from high-level education, peer-to-peer engagement and international networking opportunities aimed at helping organizations adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Confirmed keynote speakers include Peter H. Diamandis, MD, founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and Claire Williams, former deputy team principal of the Williams Formula One racing team. The program will also feature executive panels and interactive discussions addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. For more information and to register, click here.
