PMEXPO 2026: Attendee Portal

Celebrate the global spirit of the World Cup with a menu inspired by flavors from around the world:

LUNCH BUFFET
Served 11 AM - 2 PM

Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, toasted croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing (Mexico)

Bread and butter (France)

Chicken strips with mushroom cream sauce (France)

Bowtie pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, marinara sauce, and parmesan cheese (Italy)

Rosemary roasted red bliss potatoes (United States)

Honey-ginger glazed carrots with toasted almonds (Italy)

Dessert Station:
Chocolate chip cookies
Brownies
Blondies
Raspberry Linzers

LUNCH ACCESS INFORMATION

Lunch is available for purchase in advance by March 8. Attendees with lunch access will see an “L” in a black band at the bottom of their name badge.

Fantasy Draft Snack Lineup

Fuel up with grab-and-go favorites for purchase including snack bars, breakfast biscuits, chips, pretzels, and a full candy basket packed with classic treats.

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits
Cinnamon Sugar & Almond Butter

Sweet and Salty Snack Bars

Whole Grain Fig Bars

Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Frito-Lay Snack Assortment
Cheetos – Potato Chips – Doritos

Snyder's Pretzels

Assorted Candies:
Featuring favorites like M&M’s, Snickers, Hershey’s Minis, KitKat, Twix, Milky Way,
Reese’s Mini Cups, Tootsie Rolls, Fruit Chews, and more.

CASHLESS PAYMENTS ONLY

Step into a collaborative space designed to spark fresh ideas and practical solutions. In each huddle, attendees join peers for focused discussions around key industry topics — sharing challenges, exchanging strategies, and leaving with actionable goals to bring back to their teams.

Please note: The roundtables and forums below are invitation-only sessions designed for specific leadership groups. If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, we welcome you to submit the Contact Us form.

Service & Maintenance Roundtable (Invitation Only)
9 - 10 AM | VIP Lounge (Rear of Exhibit Hall)

Facilities and Maintenance Directors are invited to participate in this focused leadership roundtable at PMEXPO. The session will begin with a high-level industry update on emerging operational issues, including water heater regulations and mandates, supply and parts availability, and the transition to new HVAC refrigerants such as A2L. Participants will then engage in discussion around how these changes are impacting operations across their portfolios.

Executive Forum Breakfast (Invitation Only)
9 – 10:30 AM | Town Hall Room
Senior executives from property management companies are invited to participate in this private, face-to-face session at PMEXPO. The program opens with a DMV market update from CoStar’s Melina Duggal, followed by a guided peer roundtable on leadership priorities, performance metrics, risk management, AI and automation, and strategic opportunities for the year ahead.

Regional Property Manager Roundtable (Invitation Only)
11 AM - 12 PM | VIP Lounge (Rear of Exhibit Hall)

Designed exclusively for Regional Property Managers, this interactive roundtable creates space for candid, peer-to-peer conversation around today’s most pressing operational challenges. From expense control and staffing to technology and resident retention, participants will share what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry is headed. This is not a presentation—it’s a working session focused on real-world strategies and meaningful exchange.

Marketing Roundtable (Invitation Only)
1:30 - 2:30 PM | VIP Lounge (Rear of Exhibit Hall)

Join senior marketing professionals from property management companies for a focused discussion on aligning corporate strategy with onsite execution. Led by Zillow, this interactive session will explore how to build marketing approaches that are not only effective at the top—but scalable and actionable at the property level. Expect practical insights, shared experiences, and honest conversation around what it takes to drive results across your portfolio.

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
      • Kent Gessford, Service Manager, i5 Union Market, Bozzuto Management Company
      • 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:

• • • • Mike Barrett. Chief Operating Officer of Investment Properties, Van Metre Companies
      • Carl Einsel, Chief Executive Officer, Donaldson
      • Sheila Jones, Vice President Residential Operations, Gates Hudson

      • Karen Trueman,  CPM, ARM, Credentialed ATD Master Trainer, Director of Talent Development & Brand Reputation, Legend Management Group LLC

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.