PMEXPO 2026: Attendee Portal

Step into a collaborative space designed to spark fresh ideas and practical solutions. In each huddle, attendees will join peers for focused discussions around key industry topics. Together, you’ll share challenges, exchange strategies and leave with actionable goals you can bring back to your team.

Step onto the field for high-impact learning with industry leaders and experts. These sessions deliver deep insights, innovative strategies, and actionable takeaways that can transform the way you work. Whether you’re looking to tackle challenges, discover new opportunities, or gain a competitive edge, the Game Changer Sessions are where big ideas meet real-world results:

Moderator: Lisa Banks, Co-Founder, Leadership Coach & Entrepreneur, Optify

Panelists: 

• • • • Janelle Degraft, ARM, Regional Property Manager, KETTLER Management Corporation
      • Ana M. Del Cid, CAPS, Director of Property Management, Kay Apartment Communities
      • Destiny Igiebor, NALP, CAM, Director of Operations, Grady Management, Inc.
      • Devin Stringfield, CALP, Leasing & Resident Relations Specialist, 2Hopkins Plaza, LIVEbe Communities

Ready to take the next step in your property management career? This interactive session explores practical strategies for career growth, confidence-building and leadership development. Hear directly from peers who have advanced through PMA’s Leadership Development Program as they share real-world insights, habits and “how I got here” stories. Walk away with actionable takeaways you can apply immediately—whether you’re preparing for your next promotion or looking to sharpen your leadership skills where you are.

1 - 2  PM

Back to Basics: How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize in 2026

Target Audience: Property management professionals at all levels—onsite teams and mangers supervisors, regional leaders, and executives

Presenter: John O’Sullivan, Founder, CEO, Changing the Game Project

In a time of rapid change—automation, centralization, shifting roles and workforce uncertainty—it’s easy to lose sight of what truly drives success. In this energizing session, John O’Sullivan brings lessons from elite athletics into the property management world to help professionals at every level refocus on what hasn’t changed: people, relationships, purpose and adaptability.

Through real-world coaching stories and practical insights, this session challenges attendees to tune out the noise, recommit to the fundamentals and approach change with confidence. From stepping into new responsibilities to staying focused amid constant change, participants will walk away with renewed clarity, resilience and direction as they head into 2026.

2:15 - 3:15 PM

Winning Teams: What Top Organizations Do Differently

Target Audience: Property management professionals at all levels—onsite teams and managers, supervisors, regional leaders, and executives

Moderator: John O’Sullivan, Founder, CEO, Changing the Game Project

Panelists:

• • • • Carl Einsel, Chief Executive Officer, Donaldson
      • Sheila Jones, Vice President Residential Operations, Gates Hudson
      • More Coming Soon!

From onboarding to upskilling, great teams don’t just happen—they’re built. This dynamic panel discussion brings together seasoned industry leaders to explore proven strategies for developing and retaining top talent at every level of an organization. Regardless of role or title, attendees will gain practical insight into how they can contribute to a winning culture—including how successful teams create clarity, consistency, and engagement while navigating generational differences and fostering long-term loyalty in a competitive and evolving workforce.