IGNITE Conference Session Submissions
The submission period for 2027 has closed, but you may still submit a proposal for 2028 consideration. Then in March/April of 2027 we will reach out for any updates.
We are currently accepting session proposals for the IGNITE Conference and are looking for engaging content in the categories listed below. Please read the information carefully before submitting to ensure your session aligns with the goals and format of the event.
IGNITE sessions should deliver fresh ideas, practical strategies, and actionable insights that attendees can take back and implement immediately. We welcome innovative concepts, engaging presenters, and topics that inspire conversation and learning.
Take a moment to review the submission guidelines and category descriptions below to make sure your proposal is the best fit. When you are ready, you can submit your proposal using the button below:
- DELIVERY TYPE: Informative
- AUDIENCE: Senior Leadership
- DESCRIPTION: High-level sessions designed for senior leaders focused on strategic decision-making, industry trends, and long-term business planning. These presentations should provide insight into the forces shaping the multifamily industry and offer perspectives that help executives guide their organizations, strengthen performance, and prepare for the future.
- SESSION EXAMPLES (you may submit others):
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Economic and real estate trends impacting multifamily
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Strategic planning for portfolio growth and performance
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Workforce development and leadership pipeline strategies
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Organizational structure and operational scalability
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Future-forward leadership in a changing housing market
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Balancing operational performance with resident experience
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Navigating industry disruption and market shifts
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Leadership strategies for high-performing organizations
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- DELIVERY TYPE: Instructional or Informative
- AUDIENCE: Property & Regional Managers
- DESCRIPTION: Sessions that focus on improving property performance through stronger operational practices and strategic financial management. These presentations should provide practical insights into managing assets, optimizing revenue, improving operational efficiency, and making data-driven decisions that strengthen overall property performance.
- SESSION EXAMPLES (you may submit others):
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Budgeting strategies that support property performance
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Optimizing Net Operating Income (NOI) through operational decisions
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Capital planning and long-term asset strategy
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Using KPIs to measure and improve property performance
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Data-driven decision-making for property and regional leaders
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Improving operational efficiency through workflow optimization
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Implementing and managing centralized operational models
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Aligning team roles and responsibilities to maximize performance
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Operational strategies that enhance the resident experience
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- DELIVERY TYPE: Informative
- AUDIENCE: All Management
- DESCRIPTION: Sessions that help leaders navigate the complex legal, regulatory, and operational risks that impact multifamily housing. These presentations should provide practical insights into compliance requirements, documentation standards, and strategies for protecting residents, employees, and properties.
- SESSION EXAMPLES (you may submit others):
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Operational risk management for multifamily communities
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Fraud prevention and detection strategies
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Crisis response and incident management
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Texas-specific regulatory and compliance considerations
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Data privacy and responsible use of AI in property operations
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Safety protocols and liability reduction strategies
- How technology, data management, and internal policies intersect with legal and operational risk.
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- DELIVERY TYPE: Interactive
- AUDIENCE: Leasing & Sales Professionals
- DESCRIPTION: Hands-on workshops designed to elevate leasing expertise and build advanced skills that drive results. Proposals should focus on active participation, real-world scenarios, and strategies that leasing professionals can immediately apply to improve tours, overcome objections, and close leases more effectively.
- SESSION EXAMPLES (you may submit others):
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Advanced closing techniques for today’s renter
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Converting digital leads into in-person tours
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Managing and responding to online leads more effectively
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Overcoming common leasing objections with confidence
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Role-play scenarios for improving tours and closing techniques
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Turning follow-up into signed leases
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Optimizing the prospect journey
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Managing and maximizing digital lead sources
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Building stronger leasing conversations
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Personalizing the leasing approach for different renter types
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- DELIVERY TYPE: Instructional
- AUDIENCE: All Professionals
- DESCRIPTION: Practical, how-to guidance on emerging tools and technologies shaping today’s multifamily operations and personal productivity. These sessions will help participants to work smarter and stay ahead of the curve. Please note, we are not looking for content that answers "why adopt AI/technology" or "how to work with it while keeping the human touch".
- SESSION EXAMPLES (you may submit others):
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Using AI Assistants to Draft Emails, Reports, and Resident Communications Faster
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Creating an AI-Powered Daily Workflow: Automating Repetitive Tasks
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Prompting Like a Pro: Writing Better AI Prompts for Faster, Better Results
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Automating Your Weekly Reports with Excel, AI, and Templates
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Simple Workflow Automations Using Microsoft Power Automate or Zapier
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Turning Manual Processes into Automated Workflows with No-Code Tools
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Advanced Outlook Techniques for Managing High-Volume Communication
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Excel Power Skills: Pivot Tables, Data Visualization, and Time-Saving Functions
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Mastering Google Workspace for Collaboration and Task Management
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Digital Organization: Managing Tasks, Notes, and Projects Across Platforms
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Hidden Features That Save Hours Each Week
- Building Reusable Templates for Emails, Reports, and Presentations
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Integrating AI Tools with Everyday Software You Already Use
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