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Sessions We Are Looking Forward to at Apartmentalize
Sessions We Are Looking Forward to at Apartmentalize
Identifying a plan of attack for Apartmentalize is extremely challenging, with strong educational opportunities across the board. After initially narrowing down my list of top sessions, I was still left with 42 to pick from. Another round got me down to 21, so to further narrow it down to 6 was a monumental task, and a testament to the strength of the conference this year.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend and property management companies recognize this. Following onto NAA's AI research report, this interactive fishbowl session features industry leaders discussing how they're using AI, how they're measuring Return on Investment (ROI), and how they're navigating challenges. They will also reveal their thoughts on AI's potential impact on the future of the industry. Have something to share yourself? Jump onto the panel and be a part of the conversation, or just listen in on an insightful discussion about AI's evolution in property management.
What I love about this session topic: There is no shortage of AI education in today's world, but what is often lacking is an analysis on the tangible results of AI implementations. In this case, they are measuring ROI from AI strategies, which is extremely compelling, and is also an extremely strong group of speakers.
Anne Baum
VP, Marketing
Towne Properties
Cindy Clare
Chief Operating Officer
Bell Partners
Stacy Holden
Industry Principal
Appfolio
Ian Mattingly
President
LumaCorp, Inc.
Elevate Your Spreadsheet: Transitioning Underwriting to Achievable NOI
This session emphasizes the importance of involving all on-site and corporate roles at every step along the underwriting process. It encourages a new way of thinking when taking on acquisitions that ensures what you are putting in your spreadsheet is actionable; rather than backing into the goal and trying to make the numbers work, learn how to ask the people doing that actual job if it is, in the end, doable.
What I love about this session topic: People have a tendency to underestimate feedback from those on the front lines. An effective acquisitions don't only exist on a spreadsheet, so this emphasis on getting real feedback during underwriting is absolutely key.
Ari Abramson
VP, Acquisitions
Continental Realty Corporation
Ivana Cristman
Owner/President
Quest Management Group, LLC
Allison Moledo
VP, Learning & Development
Grand Peaks
Press 1 for Human: Optimizing Employee Roles for an AI Future
Finding our role in an industry that has become inundated with AI can be challenging. Hear about how traditional roles are being redefined, what skills are needed for effective collaboration with AI, and strategies for fostering a culture that values human contributions. We'll discuss where the human element still matters most, and how to marry the two, ensuring innovation and engagement in a rapidly changing environment.What I love about this session topic: AI can't be something that is avoided, and I love the way this session frames the use of AI as a collaboration, simply rethinking what areas of our operations are best suited for the human touch and which are not.
Jacob Cason
Director, Training & Development
Flournoy Properties Group
Allie Crist
Customer Experience Manager
Indigo Management
The Leadership Hot Seat: Real Talk & Real Solutions for Multifamily Executives
Leadership in today's multifamily industry is tougher than ever. Executives and middle managers face relentless pressures—high turnover, investor demands, and volatile market conditions. This isn't a passive panel discussion—this is your chance to engage directly with top industry leaders in a dynamic, interactive Fishbowl session. Bring your biggest leadership challenges, join the conversation, and gain real-time, practical advice from experts who've been in your shoes. Whether it's managing up, motivating your teams, or building resilience under pressure, this session delivers the candid, no-fluff strategies you need to lead effectively in 2025. Come ready to participate—your voice matters.What I love about this session topic: I absolutely love candid conversations, especially with industry leaders, as they can often keep their cards close to the chest.
Terri Clifton
Managing Partner & President
Better World Properties LLC
Sheri Druckman
Regional Vice President
Legacy Partners
Lindsay Duffy
VP, Operations
Asset Living
Elizabeth Francisco
Chief Experience Officer
Inhabit
Ultimate Guide to Perfecting Relationships with Owners, Investors, and Stakeholders
Whether you're presenting financial updates, navigating strategic decisions or addressing concerns, the way you communicate to stakeholders can make all the difference in driving success and maintaining strong relationships. Seasoned industry experts will share insights on how to build trust, manage expectations and deliver messages that resonate. From preparing clear, concise reports to mastering negotiation and conflict resolution, gain the skills needed to communicate with confidence and clarity.What I love about this session topic: Half the battle of effective communication is simply speaking the same language, as well as understanding your audience to identify what factors they care about most. In that way, the needs of the audience is often just as important as the information you want to convey. As a bonus, this is a powerhouse speaker panel.
John Carlson
CEO
Mark-Taylor Residential, Inc
Kate Good
Partner, SVP of Multifamily Development
Hunington Residential
Patrick Morin
Investment Banker, M&A Advisor & Keynote Speaker
Transact Capital Partners, LLC
The Vital Role of the Regional Property Manager
Regional community managers are the vital connective tissue of the rental business, the cogs that make things work. They are more important than ever--especially as companies expand geographic footprints and the distance between employees increases. The most effective managers possess humane, sophisticated communications skills and the knack to find common ground between team members at different levels. Hear about their roles and identify strategies to help them become more successful.What I love about this session topic: Regional managers are often the lost middle in multifamily. We offer countless training and career development for on-site teams, and executives are often decently served in some way, but regionals can often be forgotten.
Wendy Dorchester
SVP, Sales and Strategic Initiatives
Pegasus Residential
Alexandra Jackiw
Chief Operating Officer
Hayes Gibson Property Services, LLC
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