One of the best ways to grow and optimize your property management business is by attending conferences. There are plenty of property management conferences in 2024, ranging from small local vendor fairs to national events with thousands of attendees. Here is our list of the best conferences and events to attend.
NARPM National
NARPM's largest conference, the NARPM National Convention and Trade Show, is hosted every year around mid-October. It’s among the SFR industry’s headline events with nearly 1,000 attendees annually, and it's an excellent conference for any size SFR operators. This is not specific to large PM companies by any means.
It features a vendor fair, numerous workshops and panels, and a range of other events for NARPM members. It’s one of the best networking opportunities for property managers that exists, and an opportunity to become a #SecondNatureVIP.
Register for the event via NARPM and get a sneak peek at their schedule.
NARPM Broker/Owner
NARPM’s second largest conference, typically held in April, is specific to CEOs and brokers/owners. Structurally, it’s similar to the national conference with a collection of speakers and sessions, circled around a large trade show featuring some industry-evolving vendors.
The difference, as mentioned, is the exclusivity of the audience. You're networking directly and only with other major decision makers, which has its advantages and has made Broker/Owner a very popular conference for property management leaders.
This year’s event, held on Amelia Island, Florida, from April 16-18, featured speakers and panelists discussing best practices, leadership development, and technology integration. The next edition of the Broker/Owner Conference & Expo will be held March 24-26, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Register for the event on the NARPM website, and view the conference schedule.
IMN Single-Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and Tech Forum
Information Management Network offers three single-family events, which typically have over 2,000 attendees. It's a destination for large companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), so you'll get more of a scaled perspective of the industry than you might at a NARPM event.
IMN doesn’t have a keynote speaker and is built around a large set of industry panels. In addition to a trade show, it's heavy on industry expertise from large-scale operators in the tens of thousands of doors. If that perspective is interesting to you, the IMN single-family will be worth your time.
The 2024 edition of the show was held May 20-22 in Miami, Florida, with an agenda that covered topics including operational efficiencies, technological advancements, regulatory updates, and strategies for scaling portfolios.
NRHC Industry Leaders
National Rental Home Council (NRHC) is a relatively new organization, and its Industry Leaders Conference is going on its third year in 2024. It's an advocacy organization founded by five 30,000+ door owner/operators, so the conference focuses more on large-scale advocacy.
It's a different type of educational opportunity than what you might find at a NARPM or IMN event. Since these companies are owner/operators, there’s more on the resident experience topic that's discussed and less on investor relationships.
The 2024 NRHC Industry Leaders Conference took place April 7-10 in Houston, Texas, and focused on housing policy, innovation in the single-family rental (SFR) industry, leadership insights, property management techniques, and strategies for navigating the capital landscape.
PM Systems Conference
Headed up by Paul Kankowski and Wolfgang Croskey, the PM Systems Conference is a relatively new annual conference held in Las Vegas. It's built more around working sessions than panels, making it generally more application-based than learning-based.
You'll spend time at the PM Systems Conference digging into the actual processes and systems you use and working to optimize them, essentially working on your business while you're there. Attendees have expressed that they’ve enjoyed being able to have action items and start optimizing processes while there, instead of starting after they leave.
If you missed this year’s event, which was held from January 23-26, you can check out the event podcasts, featuring interviews with a range of industry experts.
Register for the 2025 conference here, scheduled for January 20-23.
Apartmentalize
Apartmentalize is an industry-renowned trade show and conference for the multifamily industry. Typically in June and in a rotating location, Apartmentalize has seen over 11,000 attendees in past years.
With tons of exhibitors, over 100 learning sessions, and over 200 industry experts speaking, Apartmentalize is a great opportunity for multifamily property managers to drive business growth and learn new strategies.
Held in Philadelphia from June 19-21, this year’s edition features over 100 educational sessions, extensive networking opportunities, and industry trends showcased by more than 500 exhibitors.
For more information, visit NAA’s website.
Triple Win Leadership Xchange
Triple Win Leadership Xchange is a great way to engage and connect with property managers without having to get on a plane. It’s an online, half-day event that offers a keynote session, multiple panels, and interactive opportunities for professional property managers to take the insights gained from the panels and talk about applying them with their peers.
Past keynote speakers have included: FBI hostage negotiator Christopher Voss, author of “Who Not How,” Benjamin Hardy, and former 1-800-GOT-JUNK? COO and author of “Vivid Vision,” Cameron Herold.
The conference is focused on helping you develop your business, and all proceeds go to NARPM’s Past Presidents’ Charity.
This year’s event took place on April 30, 2024, and featured special guest, Hal Elrod, author of “The Miracle Morning.”
IMN 6th Annual Single Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and AI
The IMN 6th Annual Single Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and AI Forum in Austin, Texas, will focus on the latest advancements in property management, operations, and technology within the single-family rental industry.
Attendees will be able to participate in networking sessions, attend panel discussions and workshops, and engage with industry leaders and tech exhibitors.
The forum will be held on August 22-23, 2024, and registration details are available on the IMN website.
IREM Global Summit
The 2024 IREM Global Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana, focuses on the "Power of Purpose," inspiring attendees to shape their futures through leadership and innovative property management practices.
It’ll feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and panel discussions on industry trends.
The summit is scheduled for October 6-9, 2024.
For more information and to register, visit the IREM Global Summit page.
NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show
The 2024 NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. This event includes a variety of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an extensive trade show.
The convention runs from October 21-24, 2024.
Further details and registration information can be found on the NARPM website.
IMN 12th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (West)
The IMN 12th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (West) in Scottsdale, Arizona, focuses on investment opportunities, operational strategies, and technological advancements in the SFR market.
The forum will be held from December 3-5, 2024.
For more details and to register, visit the IMN website.
August 23, 2024
