event agenda

9:00am - 9:45am check-in

9:45am - 10:45am Breakout session #1

10:45am – 11:00am Refreshment Break

11:00am – 12:15pm Breakout session #2

12:15pm – 12:30pm Break

12:30pm – 2:00pm Keynote luncheon

2:00pm – 4:00pm Tradeshow

Keynote Speaker:
Liz Bohannon

About Liz Bohannon

We’ve all heard “It takes a village!” But the vast majority of people are left wondering where exactly to find said village. Is there a number to call or a memo we missed? Liz Bohannon, a leading workplace connection expert, knows you likely won’t “find” your village. But you can build it. She’s done it time and time again in both personal and professional settings and will teach you and your team how to design a life and organization that prioritizes human connection and relationships and unleashes your people and teams to reach their full potential by going faster and further together. Designing workplaces that elevate connection and authentic community is the fastest path to collaboration, fulfillment and impact, and it is at the heart of The Community Quotient™, a dynamic and refreshing perspective from Liz Bohannon that disrupts conventional thinking on organizational design. Liz's authenticity in championing workplace cultures of connection and community stems from her profound understanding of the human experience within organizations. Through her background as a Top 1% VC-Backed Female Founder, Internationally Renowned Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author, Liz brings a wealth of practical insights and heartfelt passion to her mission. Liz’s dedication to fostering dynamic, authentic and vulnerable partnerships is evident in her international companies, where she has built and fostered community-driven organizations named by B Corp as the Best in the World in Building Community. What sets Liz apart as a transformative voice of authority in this domain is her unwavering commitment to designing organizations that foster and prioritize relationships, empathy, and human connection. Through her innovative Community Agreements and The Community Quotient™ framework, Liz provides actionable tactics and strategies for cultivating workplaces where every member feels valued, understood, and supported. Her genuine belief in the inherent worth of each individual and the strength of collective collaboration resonates deeply, making Liz Bohannon an unparalleled advocate for authentic connections and thriving communities within organizations. Named a Forbes Top 20 Public Speaker in the U.S. Liz has been featured in dozens of publications including, Vogue, Redbook, O Magazine, Inc, Fortune and others. Among other notable honors, Liz was named a Top Three Transformation Leader by John Maxwell while Bloomberg Businessweek named her as a top social entrepreneur. Her Bestselling Book Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now has inspired a successful podcast called Plucking UP, where Liz delves deeper into authentic and vulnerable conversations that explore how the most successful people turn “Pluck Ups” into opportunity for growth and deeper connection with themselves and others.

Breakout session #1
Garden room
Mastering winning communication
9:45AM - 10:45AM

Speaker:
Shannon alter
leaders exceed llc

Shannon Alter has over 30 years of experience in commercial and retail real estate management. She works with organizations who want to communicate with clarity so they can gain influence in their market, build better relationships and grow their business. Shannon’s programs have been used globally by organizations of all sizes. Shannon is a CPM ® (Certified Property Manager®) and National Instructor for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), the American Management Association (AMA) and the Institute for Organization Management (IOM). She has trained professionals in 10 countries, including Ghana, India, Canada, China, South Korea, South Africa and Eastern Europe. She has held the volunteer position of Regional Vice President for IREM and is a Past President of IREM Orange County. Shannon’s 3rd book, “Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills” was published in June 2023. She is the author of two earlier books, “Say it With Success: Foolproof Ways to Enhance your Presentation Skills” and “Strategies for Working With Small Tenants”, leadership white papers and numerous industry articles, including a long-time column for the Journal of Property Management. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Breakout session #2
Garden room
AI panel: Friend, foe, and future!
11:00am - 12:15PM

Moderator:
windell molenido
The Remm Group

Windell is a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of experience in multifamily and commercial real estate. He specializes in managing dynamic marketing campaigns, utilizing his expertise in SEO, SEM, business development, social media, online reputation management, data analysis, and artificial intelligence to drive strategic growth. His skill set spans from high-level marketing strategy and trend forecasting to hands-on proficiency in programming, design software, and IT support. Additionally, Windell spearheads the implementation of prop-tech solutions, AI-driven marketing technologies, and cybersecurity protocols, ensuring innovation, security, and efficiency within his organization.

Panelist:
Danielle Cebrero
Athena Property management

With more than 25 years in the property management sector, and experience ranging from residential lending to managing more than one million square feet of retail property, Danielle has spent her entire career contributing to the vibrance of the real estate economy throughout the Inland Empire. Today she puts her vast experience to work as the Operations Manager at Athena Property Management, where she spearheads onboarding and training for Athena employees, and optimizing the systems and processes vital to the success of her clients.

Panelist:
Kelly Tan, CPM
IEC Property Services

Kelly Tang, CPM, RPA is the President of IEC Property Services overseeing the organization's portfolio of value-add multifamily units which are located in supply constrained, high demand markets within California and Washington. Mr. Tang has a rich and diverse real estate background with experience in multiple asset classes. Mr. Tang has been entrusted with overseeing over 30,000 units and 2.5M+ SF of commercial space in his 23+ year career in real estate and he is also actively involved with the Institute of Real Estate Management ("IREM") serving as the Chair of the National Ethics Appeal Board, former Chair of the National Ethics Committee, and Faculty Instructor. Mr. Tang continues to be recognized as an industry expert having served as the Co-Editor of the Eighteenth Edition of Principles of Real Estate Management, Co-Chair of the National Instructor Symposium and Contributing Editor for the newly revised course: ETH800 - Ethics for Real Estate Management.

Panelist:
Kyle nelson
snappt

A PropTech industry veteran, Kyle has a proven track record in cultivating impactful partnerships and acting as a catalyst for business development across both startup companies and some of the world’s largest financial institutions serving the rental housing market. Prior to joining Snappt as Vice President in 2022, he held senior roles at Gartner, Experian, TransUnion, and PayLease (now Zego). Kyle has extensive expertise in corporate strategy, innovation within the AI category and is passionate about exploring emerging technologies throughout the property management sector. As an active member of the early-stage venture capital community, he serves as a venture partner to multiple VC funds and syndicates. Kyle holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Florida.