BLOCK ONE | MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 10:05 AM
Toni reminds us we don’t have to make physical contact to touch people’s hearts. Toni shares her current Trend Report with global research on social, economic conditions that impact how we provide customer service today and into the future. Learn how “Love Finds A Way.”
During this session you will learn:
- The importance of culture and character.
- Develop a Customer Expectation Map, charting each customer encounter with proven resident relations strategies.
- Evaluate your current plan to build a trend-based brand loyalty program, gain cooperation, and establish respect between your team and community.
Audience: Leasing Professionals
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Your brain’s first reaction to change or uncertainty is fear. Although it’s perfectly natural, you don’t have to be ruled by it. By mastering 5 easy tips – awareness, know what you control and influence, trust your experience, avoid avoidance and visualize your outcome – you can successfully lead yourself through change and uncertainty.
During this session, you will learn:
- How to shift your mindset from fear to curiosity
- How letting go of what you don't control leads to confidence and success
- How to avoid the pitfalls of distraction to become the best version of yourself in the critical moments of change
Audience: All Professionals
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As a multifamily executive, you’re often called to act as a crisis communicator. Whether it’s a major emergency—such as a crime or natural disaster—or a smaller situation that still impacts your reputation, your ability to respond effectively is essential. How can you be better prepared for large-scale crises? And what strategies can you use to handle everyday challenges that require a thoughtful, defensive response to protect your assets and your company’s reputation?
In this session you will learn:
- How to distinguish between a crisis situation and a defensive situation
- Factors to consider when preparing for a crisis
- How to use the right words that will help, rather than hurt, your position
Audience: Executive Leadership
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BLOCK TWO | MID-MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 11:15 AM
Time management demands have shifted the way we manage our personal and professional lives. No more business as usual. Every day, we need to stay current and prepared for new challenges to manage our tasks and time. Join Toni as she shares creativity and problem-solving exercises to develop the skills required to manage your time efficiently. Being able to accommodate these changes will ensure your teams maintain practical time management skills.
During this session you will learn:
- Practical tips for managing your time
- How to stage a productive environment
- How to maintain relationship equity
- How to deal with constant overwhelm.
Audience: All Professionals
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Whining is an unattractive adult trait. Let’s face it—whining is an unproductive habit that can drain morale and stall progress. But behind every complaint, there’s often a real opportunity for growth. In this engaging session, multifamily leaders will learn how to recognize the difference between unhelpful negativity and valid concerns—and how to turn both into actionable solutions. Walk away with practical tools to shift mindsets, foster accountability, and create a culture of problem-solving instead of problem-dwelling.
During this session you will learn:
- The 4 different types of whiners
- How to recognize the 5 most frequent whines or complaints
8 whiner conversations that you can have TODAY to uncover the issue behind the whine.
Audience: Property Managers
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Even well-run communities can show signs of stagnation-declining rent growth, rising expenses, unexplained performance dips. This session empowers you to identify the "symptoms" of under performance before they become critical. Learn how to detect early warning signs in financials, resident satisfaction data, and operational KPIs. Focus not only on numbers but on the operational and cultural factors that drive financial results. If you're ready to think beyond spreadsheets and get hands-on with performance diagnostics, this session will offer practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Audience: Executive Leadership
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BLOCK THREE | AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 1:20 PM
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime session with multifamily icon Anne Sadovsky, as she reflects on an extraordinary career that helped shape the industry as we know it. With her signature mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Anne will share the highs, the lows, and the unforgettable lessons learned along the way. From navigating change and leadership challenges to embracing people-first management long before it was trending, Anne’s stories will inspire, educate, and entertain. Whether you’re new to multifamily or a seasoned pro, this session is a rare chance to learn from one of the greats—and celebrate the legacy of a true industry legend.
Audience: All Professionals
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“Leave your emotions at the door” was once an unwritten rule at work. Today, things are different. Emotions are a part of work life and leaders are expected to understand how to handle employee emotions. It can be challenging to manage and if left unchecked, these emotions can have a serious impact on the workplace. Learn how to manage emotional employees to better support your staff and build effective teams.
During this session you will learn:
- How to recognize emotional signals and triggers
- The most common emotions at work
- What to do when emotions run high
- Five ways to handle emotions in your team.
Audience: Property Managers & Regional Managers
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We typically associate Accountability with Blame, and that is a terrible mistake. Accountability has multiple dimensions, and none of them involve pointing fingers. By mastering the 4 Steps of Accountability, you will become adept at taking ownership, celebrating others, addressing missed expectations and setting clear expectations.
During this session, you will learn:
- How to hold your team accountable without blame
- How to take ownership of your own actions and results with confidence, regardless of outcome
- How to respectfully address missed expectations of team members that transforms their initiative and productivity
Audience: All Professionals
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"I appreciated the diverse range of options available and the flexibility to choose sessions that aligned with my interests."
2026 CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Thank you to our 2026 Conference Sponsors. Without their support, none of this would be possible.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
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CONFERENCE DETAILS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Submissions are due by December 1, 2025
The AAGD Education Foundation currently offers the Donna Derden Scholarship and the Gerry Henigsman U.S. Military Scholarship.
CEC DETAILS
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) can be earned for attending the conference. A total of four (4) will be earned for the day.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
January 20, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco
Hotel & Convention Center
7600 John Q Hammonds Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
QUESTIONS?
Please Contact the AAGD Education Team
Email: education@aagdallas.com
Call: (972) 385-9091 ext 200 or 211
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REGISTRATION POLICY
REGISTRATION POLICY: Group registration is available for a bundle of 10 attendees until January 13, 2026. Add on a table for lunch for only $200. The group registration will be considered as one invoice that will be addressed to ONLY one Property or Management Company. No invoice breakdowns or multiple billing will be allowed. An automated confirmation will be sent to the registration main contact. Please keep the confirmation for your records.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Without exception, group registration cancellations are due by December 15, 2025; individual registration cancellations are due January 6, 2026. Attendee name changes will be accepted during check-in. Please provide the attendee name who you will be replacing. All no-shows will be billed without exception. All cancellations/modifications must be received in writing by the allowed stated date and should not be considered as approved until the attendee receives an approval e-mail from the Education Department. All no-shows will be billed without exception. For member login information please e-mail education@aagdallas.com or call (972) 385-9091 ext. 200 or 211.