PropertyCon: An IREM education experience 

Accelerate your career, meet other property managers, and learn from the best in the business. Over the course of two days, PropertyCon will offer limitless opportunities for professional growth, education, and networking. Any way you look at it, you’ll get more from your IREM experience at this innovative event.

PropertyCon combines essential training sessions with forward-thinking topics such as sustainability, technology, and DEI woven throughout the content. It’s the ideal opportunity to build connections with peers, gain actionable strategies, and discover solutions you didn’t know existed. 2024 IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM^®, describes PropertyCon as an event that can impact you and the value you deliver to clients. “PropertyCon represents the future of education and networking in the property management industry,” she says. “It’s where professionals will come together to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections.”

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, you’ll hear the latest insights, learn new strategies, and meet like-minded professionals.

Boston beckons

With its prime location in America’s Northeast, Boston is the perfect setting for PropertyCon. Getting there is easy, especially for those on the East Coast coming from Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. Boston’s also home to one of IREM’s largest chapters. Attendees will find themselves in a city rich in history combined with modern innovation, dazzling architecture, great museums, shopping, dining, and theater experiences. Boston sets the stage for an unforgettable experience at IREM’s very first PropertyCon.

Key benefits for property managers

Taking time away from work and life can seem difficult. But here’s how you’ll benefit from two days at PropertyCon:

• Gain the latest insights on trends in real estate management from leading experts on topics most important to you, from affordable housing to CAM reconciliation to enhancing operating efficiencies with AI and more.
• Learn to manage expectations and build resilience from keynote speaker, medical doctor, and mental health expert Dr. Drew Pinsky, who will discuss what it takes to thrive in the chaotic and demanding world of property management. 
• Get to know your professional peers at events, such as the Welcome Reception and Opening Party. You’ll have a chance to meet colleagues from across the United States and around the world.
• You’ll return to your current role refreshed, with new ideas to maximize your property’s value and build better connections with your teams, tenants, and residents.

Education sessions designed for all skill levels

A key consideration in the development of PropertyCon was a curriculum designed to enhance skill sets at every professional level. The result of this careful planning is an immersive property management education and learning experience packed with 45 sessions led by industry experts on IREM’s core competencies, including financial operations, maintenance, leasing, and leadership. Sessions are designed to elevate your skills no matter where you are in your career journey—early stage, mid-level, or seasoned professional. Some of the most anticipated sessions include:

• CAM reconciliation: Practical strategies to handle common area maintenance costs
• Quickly filling vacant space: Proven techniques to reduce vacancy rates and identify the best prospects
• Harnessing the power of AI and Excel: Practical applications to simplify complex data and streamline processes
• Insurance: Cost management and mitigation
• Creative ways to boost NOI: Creative strategies to optimize revenue streams
• The future of talent: Insights on hiring and developing top talent
• Risk management: Tools to navigate challenging landlord-tenant issues
• Emotional support animals: What you need to know as a property manager

Opening keynote speaker: Dr. Drew Pinsky

Dr. Drew Pinsky

A highlight of the event is the opening keynote address by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the nationally recognized physician and media personality known for his expertise in addiction medicine and mental health. Dr. Drew will speak on “Building Resiliency in a Chaotic World,” a topic that resonates deeply with property managers who face high-stress challenges daily. In his keynote, Dr. Drew will provide insights into managing stress, handling crises, and staying mentally strong amid the unpredictability of property management. Attendees can expect a keynote filled with real-world advice on coping mechanisms and mental health strategies tailored for property managers.

Networking and more

Beyond educational sessions, PropertyCon offers a range of networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and an opening night party. It’s a chance to connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting, exchange insights, and create meaningful
relationships that can last a lifetime.

Advance your career in just two days

PropertyCon promises to be an essential experience for property management professionals worldwide. As a committed professional, you value lifelong learning and skill-building as the dynamic world of real estate management evolves. Fulfill that commitment at PropertyCon in Boston, April 23–24.