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Seminars
Session Locations
Festival Hall A
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Confident Capital Project Planning and Execution
Presented by: Reserve Advisors
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room 1 (1 HR CE Credit)
This education program teaches participants how to rely on trusted capital planning and engineering professionals to plan and execute capital-intensive projects with confidence. Learners will gain a practical framework for translating technical findings into clear project priorities. The program als... read more
Todd
Walter
Trey
Waldman
Todd Walter
Trey Waldman
Reserve
Advisors
Waldman
Engineering
Consultants,
Inc
The Who’s, the What’s, the Do’s, the Don’ts of Commercial Insurance Claims
Presented by: Stark Exterior Construction Group
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Room 2 (2 HR CE Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the commercial property insurance claims process—designed to help industry professionals navigate claims with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how commercial insurance policies function a... read more
Wade
Tutt
Wade Tutt
Stark
Exterior
Construction
Group
Masonry Maintenance - Assessing Damage, Choosing Repairs & Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Presented by: AAA 1 Masonry & Tuckpointing, Inc.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 1
Brick, stone, and terra cotta exteriors are beautiful and can last for centuries - but they require special care and maintenance to retain their aesthetic appeal and remain structurally sound. This panel of licensed masonry and tuckpointing pros will explain how to assess structures for damage, disc... read more
Board Bootcamp - Roles, Duties, & Advice for New Board Members
Presented by: CooperatorNews Chicagoland
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room 2
There's a learning curve to serving on a condo or HOA board - financial and administrative terms to know, standard operating procedures to follow, legal angles to cover, relationships to manage, and mechanical systems to keep up and running. This informative presentation will help shorten that curve... read more
Brick By Brick—An Insider's Guide to Masonry Restoration Projects
Presented by: BAC Pointers, Cleaners & Caulkers
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Room 1
Just like servicing your furnace, roof, or elevator system, keeping your building’s exterior masonry in top shape is essential to protecting safety, structural integrity, and property value - but for board members and owners unfamiliar with specialized restoration techniques, tackling a major masonr... read more
Jeff
Diqui
Simon
Leverett
Juan
Corona
Don
Zuidema
Jeff Diqui
Simon Leverett
Juan Corona
Don Zuidema
International
Masonry
Institute
Leverett
Masonry
Consulting
Corona
Craft
Restoration
RestoreWorks
The Peacemakers - Conflict Resolution Strategies for Boards & Managers
Presented by: CooperatorNews Chicagoland
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Room 2
Conflict management skills are part of every good manager’s and trustee’s toolkit—especially in this era of social media and heightened cultural tensions. Between defusing hostility at meetings, coping with the impact of platforms like Nextdoor and Yelp, or understanding what constitutes “harassment... read more
Learning Hub
Session Locations
Festival Hall A - Food Court
10:45 AM - 2:15 PM
The Multifamily Energy Efficiency Savings Program—Getting Your Money Back
Find out how the MEESP helps multifamily boards and property owners reduce costs, save energy, and improve resident comfort. This session will cover the physical benefits of insulation and air sealing, as well as available incentives and rebates, informational resources, and how your community can get started.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Anthony Stonis
Building Energy Experts
Anthony Stonis
What’s New with Fannie & Freddie: Understanding the Latest Guideline Changes
TBD
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Eric Staszczak
Westward360
Eric Staszczak
FINANCIAL TIPS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR ASSOCIATION’S FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Come learn what financial information your Board should understand so that your association can be financially successful.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Steve Silberman
PBG Financial Services Ltd
Steve Silberman
Avoiding the Biggest Legal Mistakes by Condo, HOA, and Townhome Boards
This session covers the most common legal and operational mistakes made by association boards. Learn how boards can reduce risk by improving decision-making and following proper procedures, identify frequent trouble spots involving meetings, elections, rule enforcement, collections, and owner disputes, learn the importance of consistent enforcement and clear documentation, explore practical steps boards and managers can take to avoid unnecessary liability and conflict, and receive real-world guidance to help associations operate more effectively.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Boiler Basics & Energy Rebates
This presentation delivers a practical foundation in commercial and multifamily boiler systems. Attendees will learn core operating principles, key component identification and function, the differences between one-pipe and two-pipe steam systems, vacuum systems, and proper steam trap operation. Special focus is placed on how failed steam traps waste energy, damage equipment, and drive-up operating costs. The session also covers power burners, high-efficiency boiler technologies, and essential maintenance practices that improve reliability and efficiency. Finally, participants will receive an overview of available energy rebates and incentives through Peoples Gas, Nicor Gas, and ComEd that can help offset the cost of upgrades and efficiency improvements.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Ryan Smith
Hayes Mechanical
Ryan Smith