TechCon: Innovation & Technology Conference

Speaker: Sam Wheatley (Parallax Partners)

Artificial intelligence is increasingly showing up in multifamily housing through leasing platforms, maintenance systems, analytics dashboards, and automation tools. Yet many AI initiatives struggle or stall, not because the technology fails, but because organizations approach AI as a tool to deploy rather than a management mind-shift to lead.

This session helps multifamily housing leaders reframe AI adoption through the lens of leadership, decision-making, and accountability. Rather than focusing on specific products or platforms, the session clarifies what AI is—and is not—and explores how it changes the way decisions are made and governed across property operations, regional oversight, and executive leadership.

Drawing on scenarios familiar to housing professionals, the discussion examines where AI can meaningfully support leasing workflows, maintenance prioritization, and operational reporting, and where human judgment must remain central to protect resident experience and team trust. Common adoption pitfalls will be addressed, including automating broken processes, unclear ownership of decisions, and technology-driven change fatigue among on-site teams.

Participants will leave with a practical framework for evaluating AI initiatives, guiding teams through adoption, and strengthening management clarity while enhancing human capability in multifamily housing organizations.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand why AI represents a management mind-shift rather than simply a new set of tools.
• Identify how AI changes decision-making, accountability, and authority in multifamily housing operations.
• Recognize common AI adoption missteps that slow progress or erode trust.
• Apply a leadership framework to guide responsible AI adoption while protecting resident experience.

Speakers: Chris Geer (Four Mile Capital), Clay Inman (Highland Development) and Amy Mark (MIG Real Estate)

Hear directly from multifamily owners as they share how they evaluate, adopt, and scale technology across their portfolios. This panel offers real-world insight into what drives investment decisions, delivers ROI, and supports long-term portfolio performance.

Key Takeaways:

• How owners assess technology investments: Understand what matters most when evaluating value, risk, and scalability.
• Real-world lessons from implementation: Learn what’s working, and what’s not, from owner perspectives.

Speaker: Cory Leschel (Gallery)

Strong internal relationships are essential to successful innovation and technology adoption. This session explores practical ways to build trust, improve collaboration, and break down silos across multifamily teams to drive better outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

• Improving cross-team collaboration: Learn simple strategies to strengthen communication and alignment.
• Building trust that supports change: Understand how trust impacts innovation and technology adoption.
• Actions you can implement immediately: Walk away with practical habits to improve internal partnerships.

Speaker: Jacob Kosior (EliseAI)

AI is rapidly shaping the future of the multifamily industry. This session delivers a clear, practical update on current AI applications, emerging trends, and what industry leaders need to know to prepare for what’s next.

Key Takeaways:

• Where AI is being used today: Understand real-world AI applications across multifamily operations.
• What’s coming next: Learn which AI trends are most likely to impact the industry in the near future.
• How to prepare your organization: Gain practical guidance for evaluating and adopting AI responsibly.

Speaker: Jamie Gorski (Catchpoint Collective) with Clover Sharpe (Zocalo)

Unforgettable leaders inspire trust, drive engagement, and lead confidently through change. This session focuses on the leadership behaviors that create lasting impact in multifamily organizations, especially as technology and innovation continue to reshape the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• What makes leadership memorable: Identify the behaviors that build trust and inspire teams.
• Leading through change and technology: Learn how to guide teams with clarity and confidence during transformation.
• Practical actions for immediate impact: Walk away with simple leadership strategies you can apply right away.