With so many property management associations holding their own events, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time. We’ve put together a definitive list of the most popular national property management conferences to help you level up your management skills.
We tried to represent a mix of residential, commercial, self storage, manufactured housing and affordable events. There are so many shows and expos out there, especially at the state or regional level. We encourage you to look around and find the ones that are best for you.
1. NAA Apartmentalize
Apartmentalize powered by NAA is one of the best property management conferences in the residential sector. Thousands of professionals gather for three full days of education, networking and even a renowned party on the second evening. NAA encourages you to explore, try out new sessions, leave the ones that aren’t working for you and simply make the event your own. Attendees are eligible to earn continuing education credits as well.
Given NAA’s importance in the industry, Apartmentalize is an event that you should see at least once.
2. NARPM Convention
Single family property managers need to check out NARPM membership. They have a great network of regional offices, and the NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show is a great place for members to sync up for four days of career development.
Former NARPM President Tim Wehner credits the association with the success of his own property management business. “NARPM provided the resources, education and connections that helped us navigate challenges and grow the business sustainably,” he told Yardi Breeze. There are many regional NARPM conferences, but NARPM Convention is the focal point for all those resources and connections to come together in one place.
3. BOMA International Conference & Expo
The BOMA International Conference & Expo is a must-attend event for commercial real estate professionals. While there are regional BOMA events to pick from, the national event is the true star. Attendees get four days of packed scheduling, famous keynote speakers and a chance to earn continuing education credits. The convention promises to equip you with strategies and solutions that you can implement right away. BOMA also holds a separate medical real estate conference for developers, investors, executives and operators in that field.
4. PropertyCon: An IREM Education Experience
IREM is one of the oldest property management associations in the country. They played a big role in the early professionalization of the industry, and its relevance continues to this day. PropertyCon has a knack for covering timely topics in an accessible way, with solution-focused sessions on artificial intelligence, CAM reconciliations, overcoming adversity and more. It’s only two days long, which means you can pack in a lot of learning with less intrusion into your schedule.
5. YASC & REfresh Live
The Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) is the industry’s leading event in proptech. Yardi Voyager clients from across the globe gather to better learn and evolve with the software that drives their businesses. Our leaders provide expert insights, exclusive data, first looks at new products and a Yardi Party that clients come back for year after year.
In September 2025, Yardi will also host REfresh Live, the very first in-person user conference for Yardi Breeze Premier clients in North America. It will be held in a separate hotel, but in conjunction with YASC, and Breeze Premier clients will be able to attend the YASC General Session and the Yardi Party.
6. Realcomm
Realcomm is focused on commercial and corporate real estate technology. Attendees explore emerging technologies that are reshaping real estate operations and investment strategies. They get educational sessions, hands-on tech demonstrations, curated expos of industry solutions and plenty of networking. The goal of this conference is to help you find greater efficiency, sustainability and long-term value through innovative technology.
7. NARPM Broker/Owner
NARPM Broker/Owner Conference & Expo is a property management conference crafted and led by industry professionals, so you know it speaks to so many of the questions that keep you up at night. This four-day gathering of residential brokers and owners is designed for decision makers to share and receive ideas and business strategies. The unique format is what makes this one worth checking out.
8. NAR NXT
With over 12,000 attendees, NAR NXT is one of the biggest live events in real estate. You don’t have to be a member to attend, but NAR members receive discounted rates. Increasingly, real estate agents are turning to property management for additional income, which makes this the perfect event for industry pros who sell and manage properties.
9. SSA Spring/Fall
Let’s not forget about self storage! SSA Spring and SSA Fall are can’t-miss events for facility operators and owners. There aren’t as many national associations for storage as there are for residential and commercial, and the Self Storage Association (SSA) is the name to know. They’re also known for their riveting ski workshops in Colorado, but the Spring/Fall shows are their premier live events. The good news is that you have two chances per year to make at least one of these self storage conferences.
10. MHI Annual
The MHI Annual Meeting is a member-only gathering of community management professionals. There aren’t as many property management conferences in manufactured housing, so take advantage! Meet your peers, exchange ideas, review the latest trends and put yourself at the center of the manufactured housing industry.
11. CAI Annual
CAI is the leading association for HOAs and condo associations. They pride themselves on their wealth of educational resources and regional events. If you become a CAI member, the first thing you’ll want to do is find a regional event near you — this organization excels at the grassroots level. Even so, the national CAI Annual Conference & Exposition is something you need to attend at least once if you’re in community management. You’ll find continuing education credits, networking opportunities and more speakers and presenters than you’ll know what to do with.
12. AHF Live
Affordable housing managers aren’t being left out of the fun. AHF Live is the leading property management conference for affordable developers, owners and state housing agencies. It offers insights into the latest strategies and tools to facilitate the development and management of much-needed housing. Attendees have the unique opportunity to build important relationships with peers, industry leaders and service providers.
13. REfresh Virtual
Are you a Breeze or Breeze Premier user? Do you want to learn more about your software but are short on time and budget? We’ve got the perfect event for you. REfresh Virtual is a free online user conference for Breeze and Breeze Premier clients in the U.S. and Canada. The event offers over 100 on-demand educational sessions that cover key product features and market insights. Attendees can engage with Yardi product experts via live chat, network with peers and win some exciting prizes. We hold this free conference in April, so stay tuned for alerts and reminders in the months prior.
14. IRO Summit
Cohosted by NAA and Yardi Breeze, IRO Summit is a free online educational event that caters to independent rental owners. NAA’s IRO Committee is one of the best resources out there, providing resources and guidance that smaller operators need to succeed. When you don’t have resources to spare, you need to check out these on-demand sessions.
Here’s the full playlist for IRO Summit 2024.
15. ICSC
ICSC Las Vegas is the premier property management conference for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). This is a commercial-focused event for dealmakers and industry experts. If you’re in retail, this is an event to attend at least once. It’s the perfect opportunity to dedicate two or three days to your professional development. If you can’t make the conference in Vegas, they host other events throughout the year.
