Navigating New Laws 2026

Review the new laws and regulations from 2025 and the current 2026 Session, and learn what to prepare for in the future. This fast paced session is sure to provide a plethora of information to take back to your teams!

Why Can't I Keep Good People?

Beth Smith

Beth Smith, former restaurateur, is the Founder and President of A-list Interviews and has managed teams of up to 50 people. She has been around the block a few times when it comes to retaining employees, and she shares those tips and tricks in her open- hearted and fun exchange with her audience. As a participant, you will receive 5 tips that you can immediately integrate into your business. Excellent program for CEO’s, hiring managers and human resources professionals.

Say What You Mean (Without Making it Weird)

Mindy Price

Communication in our industry isn’t just about answering emails and posting notices. It’s about navigating personalities, resolving conflict, giving feedback that doesn’t spark a walkout, and building trust with every word. 

Whether you lead one site or multiple teams, your words set the tone and the direction. This session goes beyond “use your words” and dives into how to own your message, tailor it to different audiences, and say the hard stuff without hesitation or regret. 

You’ll leave with the tools to speak with clarity, listen with purpose, and influence outcomes without losing your cool (or your team). 

Executive Communication:
Influencing Owners, Investors,
and Teams

Effective leaders know how to communicate across every level, from the boardroom to the leasing office. This session explores strategies for tailoring communication to owners, investors, and front-line staff. Attendees will learn how to align priorities, deliver updates with impact, and build credibility through clear messaging.

Maintenance Panel

The Other Move-In: Rethinking Team Onboarding Through the Resident Lens!

Onboarding is your opening act, so let’s make it count. Step into the Ringmaster role and learn how to create an onboarding experience that is engaging, memorable, and consistent without adding more to your plate. Walk away with a simple, repeatable approach that sets the tone and makes every new hire feel like part of the main event!

Next Generation: What the Z’s
Want from Employers

What does Gen Z want from employers? What motivates them? How can you recruit and retain them in today’s competitive job market? Join two experts from Gen Z to discuss recruitment, training, and leadership to discover what matters most to this generation. 

Catching Fraud Before It Costs You

The Human Advantage - When AI Steals the Spotlight, Real Leaders Still Run the Show

AI is having a moment. It’s fast, impressive, and reshaping how we communicate with residents, manage teams and measure performance. It might even seem like the new rock star on the team. While AI can generate data, it can’t build trust. It can draft a message, but it can’t walk into a tough meeting and bring people back together. It definitely can’t rally a team around bold goals when things have gone off course.

This session is for leaders at all levels who want to sharpen the skills AI can’t touch; presence, clarity, influence, and the ability to lead in the moments that matter most. You will walk away with tools to steady the room, connect across roles, and lead with purpose when the pressure is real. In a world chasing speed and scale, the real edge isn’t just being efficient, it’s being human.

Tax Credit Applications and
Recertifications: Best Practices

Executive Leadership Panel

Carol Nelson

Naomi Marquez

Charlie Hogan

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From Firefighting to Forecasting:
Proactive Time Management for
Property Teams

Property management teams often find themselves constantly reacting to problems instead of preventing them. This session teaches leaders how to move from firefighting to forecasting, building systems that anticipate needs and reduce emergencies. Attendees will leave with practical methods for scheduling, delegation, and planning that save time and improve outcomes

Inside the Huddle: Leadership Lessons with Brandon Stokley

What does leadership look like when the stakes are high and the whole team is counting on you? Join us for an engaging Q&A conversation with former Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley as he shares stories from his NFL career and discusses teamwork, resilience, and stepping up when it matters most.

You’re Not Selling the Apartment. You’re Selling the Decision

Renters already know the layout, the rent, and what the apartment looks like. What they’re still unsure about is whether they’re making the right choice. That’s where you come in.

This session is all about shifting your approach. Less selling, more guiding. Less pressure, more clarity. We’ll dig into what today’s renter actually needs from you to move forward and how to confidently lead them there. 

Learning how to shift from selling the space to guiding the decision Recognizing renter hesitation and responding with confidence Replacing small talk with clarity that builds trust Creating momentum without sounding pushy or scripted.

Own the Mic, Own the Room: Live Podcast with Tony Sousa

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Helping Leaders Build a Strong,
More Resilient Mindset

Pressure is inevitable burnout doesn’t have to be. In this high-energy session, Hollie Jo Hepler of Master Your Mindset LLC shows leaders how to take control of stress reset their mindset and turn pressure into fuel for peak performance. Walk away with practical tools to build resilience lead with clarity and stay strong through constant change.

• Spot when stress is running the show
• Reset their mindset in real time
• Build daily habits that fight burnout and boost resilience
• Turn pressure into momentum
• Lead themselves and others with confidence through change

Why Can’t I Hire Good People?

Beth Smith

Beth Smith is the Founder and President of A-list Interviews and the Response Analysis System ™. Beth, author of “Why Can’t I Hire Good People?”, “Power Hire” and “Hire Power” takes a deeper look into this common question as she shares a hiring mistake that landed her business on national news. During her lighthearted and practical look into today’s interview process, the audience will gain insight into her 7 Step process, designed to identify employees who will perform at a high level and fit culturally. This process has a 91% retention rate for employees after a year. Excellent program for CEOs, executive retreats, hiring managers and human resource professionals.

The "Wicked" Truth About Mental Health

Take a magical journey through the Land of Oz as we explore what the characters from Wicked can teach leaders about supporting mental health in their teams and communities. Through familiar characters and relatable moments, we’ll uncover practical ways to lead with clarity, compassion, and balance — all while strengthening your own well‑being along the way.

Overcoming Low Occupancy Beyond Concessions

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NOI to Asset Value: What Every Manager Should Know

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Real Voices of Multifamily: What Inclusion Looks like at Every Level

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Panel: Amenities: Hot or Not

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CAPEX: A-Z

Tim Turner

Melvin Reyes

Jason Jenulis

Candice Montgomery

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Apartment F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
The One with with the Resident Resolutions

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Leveraging Situational
Awareness for Success & Safety

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Inside the Fire Code: What Every Apartment Operator Needs to Know

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