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Experience the energy of 200+ exhibitors, power-packed educational sessions led by industry experts, and thousands of peers ready to connect. Over two days, you’ll gain insights, spark new ideas, and build lasting relationships—whether you’re a manager, homeowner, business partner, or industry leader.
 

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Check out the Agenda-at-a-Glance to start mapping your experience and identifying the sessions that matter most to you.

Agenda-at-a-Glance

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Concurrent Session Block 1   I   12:30 - 2:00 PM

  • Insurance Decoded: Strategic Tools for Today's Leaders (Room 150 AB)
    Jessica Knutsen, CIC, CIRMS, USI Insurance Services
    Daniel Blom, Esq., Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC

  • The Rippling Consequences of Aging Infrastructure Insurance (Room 151 AB)
    Kristen Melson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CFM Management Services 
    Edward J. O'Connell, III, Esq., Whiteford
    Christa M. Brady, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CIRMS, USI Insurance Services

Concurrent Session Block 2   I   2:30 - 4:00 PM

  • The Life Cycle of a Major Rehabilitation Project: Do's & Don'ts and Ups and Downs (Room 150 AB)
    Hiruy Dafla, PE, Open Source Engineering, LLC
    Ryan Underwood, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, The Columbia Residences

  • Chat HOA: The Impact of AI on the CIC Industry (Room 151 AB)
    Brett C. Herbert, Esq., Whiteford
    Gregory S. Bean, Esq., Whiteford
    Sarah Keller, CMCA, AMS, EJF Real Estate Services

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  • Part I:  12:00 – 2:00 PM (Room 147 AB)

  • Part II:  2:30 – 4:30 PM (Room 147 AB) 

Karen G. Fooks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CMC-Associa
Kevin Kernan, Esq., Whiteford 

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Concurrent Session Block 3   I   9:00 - 10:00 AM

  • DC Legislative Update (Theater 1)
    Molly Peacock, Esq., Briglia Hundley, PC
    Julian Belilty, Honeydew Energy Advisors, LLC
    Pamela Hairston, CMCA, AMS, CFM Management Services

  • Deficiencies in Developer Drafted Documents and What You Can Do About Them (Theater 2)
    Bruce Easmunt, Esq., Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
    Eric Collins, PE, Becht Engineering

  • Wheel of Misfortunate: Navigating Common Condo Calamities - ROUND 2! (Theater 3)
    Beth Bencivenni, RestoreCore
    Nura Rafati, Esq., Lerch, Early & Brewer
    Chase Hudson, CIRMS, Sahouri Insurance
    Mira Brown, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, EJF Real Estate Services

Concurrent Session Block 4   I   10:15 - 11:15 AM

  • Maryland Legislative Update (Theater 1)
    Nura Rafati, Esq., Lerch, Early & Brewer
    Scott Silverman, Esq., Nagle & Zaller
    Cynthia Hitt Kent, Esq., Hittkent Law
    Delegate Nicole Williams, Esq.
    Delegate Marvin Holmes

  • From Maintenance to Major Projects: Mastering RFPs and Vendor Selection for Common Interest Communities (Theater 2)
    Eric Collins, PE, Becht Engineering; Sarah Steel, EJF Real Estate Services

  • Creating a Budget Driven by Building Design, Not Owner Desires (Theater 3)
    Part I: Creating "Right Sized" Annual Budgets
    Gregory Beeker, PenFed Realty
    LaTonya Young-Lyons, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Legum & Norman

Concurrent Session Block 5   I   1:00 - 2:00 PM

  • Virginia Legislative Update (Theater 1) 
    Aimee T.I. Kessler, WMCCAI Virginia Legislative Committee Co-Chair
    William A. Marr, Esq., Co-chair, Virginia Legislative Committee
    Tiago Bezerra, Esq., Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
    Jessica Knutsen, CIC, CIRMS, USI Insurance Services
    Rosemarie Linder, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Brambleton Group, LLC

  • Community Association of the Year: Best Practices (Theater 2) 
    Join the winners of WMCCAI’s Annual Community Association of the Year awards for a moderated panel discussion on what it takes to rise to the top and stay there.

  • Creating a Budget Driven by Building Design, Not Owner Desires (Theater 3)
    Part II: From Planning to Practice - Reserve Development & Implementation
    Gregory Beeker, PenFed Realty
    Michelle Baldry, PE, Reserve Advisors
    LaTonya Young-Lyons, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Legum & Norman

Please note: Presentation and session materials will not be distributed before or after C&E to encourage full engagement during education sessions. Following the event, attendees may request presentation slide decks by emailing info@caidc.org and including the title(s) of the requested session(s).

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT (CEU) CREDITS
The 2026 Conference & Expo has been approved by the CAI National Managers Council for 6.0 hours of Continuing Education credit, eligible toward your PCAM recertification requirement.
 

Session formats are designed to maximize engagement and knowledge transfer, including panel discussions, moderated case studies, and regional legislative updates. All sessions are eligible for CEU credit.

Approximately two weeks following the conference, attendees will receive a survey via the email address used during registration. Upon completion of the survey, each attendee will receive a CEU award certificate reflecting 6.0 hours of earned credit for the 2026 Conference & Expo.

Please note: CEU certificates will reflect total conference hours; individual session certificates will not be issued. 

Your Voice Matters. Take the Stage at C&E 2027!

The 2026 Call for Proposals is Closed but we are already looking ahead to what's next.
 

Are you a bold thinker, problem-solver, or industry leader with fresh insights? 
Ready to spark conversation, challenge convention, and help shape the future of the industry? 
Don't miss the opportunity to take the stage at the region’s premier event and lead the dialogue.
Now is the time to start thinking about session topics and proposal ideas for C&E 2027.