Colorado Convention Center
2,500+ MULTIFAMILY PROFESSIONALS | 280+ EXHIBITORS | 26+ EDUCATION SESSIONS | THE GREATEST SHOW IN MULTIFAMILY
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: MAY 14, 2026
INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION! Join us on Thursday afternoon for an afternoon of special sessions to set the tone for the Friday Conference. Special Raffle will take place on Friday for those who attend Thursday!
2026 New Laws Seminar (12:00 - 2:30pm)
Presented by Pete Muccio & Jonathan Carlson, Tschetter Sulzer Muccio, P.C. 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? (2:45 - 3:45pm)
Presented by Beth Smith, Executive Hiring Consultant & Interview Training for Companies. 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 Wierd) (2:45 - 3:45pm)
Presented by Mindy Williams, Inside the Why. 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). Message Mastery: Learn how to craft and deliver messages that are clear, direct, and audience aware. No more over explaining or being misunderstood. Confidence in Conflict: Tools to navigate hard conversations with poise, empathy, and follow through. Build a Culture of Communication: How consistent, intentional communication leads to fewer assumptions, stronger accountability, and better team cohesion.
GAME CHANGERS: FEATURED SPEAKERS & SESSIONS
Don't miss out on these exciting, game changing sessions featuring dynamic national speakers and industry experts!
Beth Smith: Why Can't I Hire Good People?
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.
Mindy Price: 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.
Ishea Shepherd: 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.
Hollie Jo Hepler: 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. Participants will learn how to: Spot when stress is running the show, Reset their mindset in real time, Build daily habits that fight burnout & boost resilience, Turn pressure into momentum, Lead themselves and others with confidence through change.
Marci French: 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.
Lisa Trosien: 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 Objectives: 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.
Tony Sousa: Live Podcast: Own the Mic. Own the Room. How to Leverage Media, Social Media & Podcasting to Elevate Your Voice.
Join multifamily podcaster Tony Sousa for a dynamic session on how media and podcasting cultivate influence, elevate authority, and unlock new opportunities—then experience it firsthand as he podcasts LIVE, interviewing class participants.
Steve Wunch: Disrupt, Delight, Deliver: Igniting Creative Confidence in Multifamily Teams
In an industry built on process and policy, it's easy to default to what's always been done. But in today's ultra-competitive multifamily landscape, standing out requires something more: bold creativity with purpose. This energizing keynote challenges leasing professionals, property managers, and corporate leaders to reimagine how they engage residents, support teams, and shape their communities. Discover how small but powerful acts of innovation can disrupt the mundane, delight residents in meaningful ways, and deliver a culture where creativity isn't just allowed—it's expected. Through real-world examples, leadership insights, and subtle storytelling tools like personalized video messaging, you'll leave inspired to build a brand—and a community—no one can copy.