2025 Conference
Program

6:00 am – 7:30 am

Exhibitor Load-in

(including the entire day before)

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7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Registration Open

Sponsored By

7:15 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast on the Tradeshow Floor

8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks

8:40 am – 9:25 am

No Throwing Sand: Grown-Up Rules for Condo Living

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Smart Shovels in the Sandbox: How AI is Changing the Game

Are you curious about the true value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in property management? 

AI technology is transformative in this day and age.  

Discover the dynamic realm of AI and learn its transformative potential with industry leader Marcia O'Connor, and Artificial Intelligence expert Stan Shantz. 

Explore how AI revolutionizes maintenance, elevates customer service, and seamlessly integrates into operations, driving unparallel reliability, efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. 

Join us to unveil the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of the property management profession with AI at the helm.

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10:00 am – 10:35 am

Break on Tradeshow Floor

10:35 am – 11:05 am

Storm Clouds Over the Sandbox: Navigating the Economic Forecast

Between inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and escalating construction costs, many condo corporations are feeling the squeeze. Condo boards & managers alike may struggle to plan major capital projects and maintain healthy cash flow. In this session, Will MacKay (investment advisor/portfolio manager) and Ryan Griffiths (condo lender) will break down today's economic turbulence and share practical strategies for navigating the uncertainty. Learn how to position your corporation to weather the storm - whether you're facing a major capital repair, managing reserves, or making investment decisions.  

11:10 am – 11:55 am

Blueprints in the Sand: Tools for Funding Condos  

What should a Board or Property Manager do when confronted with unexpected financial difficulties? This session features an engineer, auditor, and property manager who will draw from real-life scenarios to explore how funding tools are applied in practice—from reserve fund planning and special assessments, to navigating discretionary expenses and unforeseen repairs. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and strategies involved in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in condo communities. The panel will share candid experiences working alongside Boards, highlighting both the successes and growing pains that come with aligning technical expertise, financial oversight, and day-to-day operations.

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11:55 am – 1:25 pm

Lunch on trade show floor

1:30 pm – 2:10 pm

Sandcastles, Not Sandtraps: Fixing Castles on a Budget

Description coming soon.

2:15 pm – 2:45 pm

When Sparks Fly in the Sandbox: Fire Prevention for Condos considering the EV Future

One of the hottest topics in Fire Safety right now is Lithium-Ion battery safety. From phones and computers to scooters and mobility devices to EV Cars, our homes and our Condos are full of Lithium-Ion Batteries! As we often see, technology moves faster than legislation. So how do you keep your Condo Communities safe?Join us as we discuss safety tips and best practices to protect your Condo Communities in the evolving world of Lithium-Ion Batteries!

2:45 – 3:15 pm

Break on Trade Show Floor

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3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

Order in the Sandbox! Legal Panel

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4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Cocktail Reception in Foyer