November 14-16, 2018
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, FL
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11/14/2018 05:00 AM
11/16/2018 05:00 AM
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2018 NMHC OPTECH Conference & Exposition
Orlando, FL
Online registration is closed. Please visit the NMHC Registration Desk starting at 9:30 am Wednesday, November 14 to register onsite.
Open to NMHC members and non-members alike, NMHC's OPTECH Conference & Exposition is the premier destination for what’s next in multifamily. This conference brings together more than 1,700 apartment executives and technology partners, all in one place, providing a forum for senior practice leaders to collaborate on strategic action, incubate new ideas and elevate the industry across all areas of business operations and technology.
Forward-Thinking Content
OPTECH features more than 150+ participating speakers and more than 40 sessions focused on emerging trends for property operations, marketing, technology, sustainability and telecommunications. The sessions provide a unique insight on critical topics, silo-breaking panels and inspirational discussions with the brightest minds across the multifamily industry.
Exclusive Networking
Connect with the industry's top minds by engaging in NMHC's exclusive networking opportunities with forward thinkers from emerging startups to executives from the nation's leading multifamily companies.
Interactive Exposition
OPTECH's Expo features a trade show floor that brings together over 100 of the industry’s top solution providers, all in one place. Ranging from promising startups to industry leaders, don't miss the opportunity to explore the Expo and connect with the right partners to grow your business, and solve your most vexing challenges.
Registration savings end October 18, 2018!
Keynote Speaker
Josh Linkner Entrepreneur, Hyper-Growth CEO, Author & Venture Capitalist
Keynote Speaker
Melissa Schilling New York University Professor, Innovation Scholar & Author
Keynote Speaker
Laura Vanderkam Time Management & Productivity Expert & Author
View the detailed preliminary agenda.
Preliminary Agenda At-A-Glance
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Wednesday, November 14 |
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9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration/Social Lounge/Charging Station |
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9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Be Well Lounge |
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Real Estate Technology Alliance Inaugural Annual Meeting |
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2:00 – 3:45 p.m. |
OPTECH Openers |
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3:45 – 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
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4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
Opening General Session Speaker: Melissa Schilling, New York University Professor, Innovation Scholar & Author of Quirky |
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5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Networking Reception in the Expo |
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5:45 – 6:45 p.m. |
Marketplace Stage Sessions in the Expo |
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Thursday, November 15 |
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7:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Registration/Social Lounge/Charging Station |
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7:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Be Well Lounge |
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
New! Power Up - Morning Wellness Walk |
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Social |
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8:00 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Briefings |
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8:30 – 9:15 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
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9:15 – 9:30 a.m. |
Break |
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
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10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Expo Open |
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10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
New! Meetup in the Expo - New to OPTECH? |
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10:30 – 11:15 a.m. |
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo |
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10:45 – 11:25 a.m. |
Marketplace Stage Sessions in the Expo |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
General Session: Keynote Speaker |
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12:30 – 1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch in the Expo |
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1:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
New! Meetup in the Expo - Women in Tech and Marketing |
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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2:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
New! Meetup in the Expo - Entrepreneurs Club |
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2:45 – 3:45 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
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3:45 – 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
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4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
General Session: Disrupt Yourself: How Companies are Creating Strategies For Future Success |
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception in the Expo |
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Friday, November 16 |
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7:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Registration/Social Lounge/Charging Station |
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7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Be Well Lounge |
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7:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Social |
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
New! Power Up - Morning Wellness Yoga |
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8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Briefings |
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9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Peer Roundtables (Open to ODM* attendees only) |
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10:00 – 10:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
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10:45 – 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
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11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Closing Keynote Speaker |
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12:15 – 1:30 p.m. |
Closing Lunch Social with Supplier Showcase |
*ODM = owners, developers and managers
Note: Agenda is subject to change.
The Expo is sold out, including kiosks! To be added to the wait list, please complete and submit the OPTECH Exhibit Interest Form. If space becomes available, we will contact you in the order the form is received.
General Exhibit Information
Year after year the trade show floor is voted one of OPTECH’s main attractions. With an emphasis on cutting edge technology and innovative operational strategies, the trade show is the place to be to see leaders in the multifamily industry! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your company’s latest products and services at this conference.
Expo Hours:
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Reception: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Expo Open: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM*
Coffee Break: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Lunch: 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Reception: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, November 16, 2018
Supplier Showcase at Closing Lunch Social (for selected suppliers): 12:15 - 1:30 PM**
* Parallels with sessions. View the OPTECH agenda for the full conference agenda.
** Participation opportunities in the Supplier Showcase are limited. More information can be found in the Exhibit Request Form.
Note: Agenda is subject to change. Exhibit booths must be staffed during the official exhibit hall hours listed above. The exhibit hall is closed all other times not listed above. Exhibitors may not stay in their booth during non-exhibit hours.
Exhibitor Information
Click on the link above to view exhibit space pricing and more information.
Expo Floor Plan
Click on the link above to view the current exhibitor floor plan.
Companies in Attendance in 2017
Click on the link above to view the companies and exhibitors in attendance in 2017.
Start-ups Center
Do you have a start-up company you want to promote?
Start-Ups Center is designed to feature new companies and their products/services to over 1,700 senior level conference registrants. Companies meeting the criteria below may showcase their products/services in this dedicated space. Spaces are limited.
Company Qualification Criteria:
- Must be a new company with a solution/service/product being offered to the apartment industry
- May not be a spin-off from a parent company
- Has been in operation for 3 years or less
- Must have at least one customer
- Has a product or service that focuses on the use of technology to solve a problem within the apartment industry
- Must be a first-time NMHC OPTECH Exhibitor
- May only rent space in the Start-Ups Center for one year
Cost (Member/Non-Member): $2500 per kiosk (one kiosk maximum per company) and include the package below. (Note for reference: Standard 10' x 10' booths start at $5,000 and above and do not include this package of items listed below)
Important Notice:
Exhibitors must be cautious of companies engaging in phishing attempts and unauthorized solicitations for anything including, but not limited to, hotel rooms, AV equipment rental, meeting attendee/membership contact lists, etc. Solicitation from firms claiming to have such amenities are illegal and fraudulent. NMHC reminds its attendees/exhibitors that we have no affiliation with any of these firms. NMHC will alert exhibitors if we hire a company to act on our behalf. Please contact us with any questions or if you receive any such communication from a company soliciting you.
Questions?
Please contact Melissa Rowan at mrowan@nmhc.org for more information on exhibiting.
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2018 NMHC OPTECH are no longer available. Please contact Melissa Rowan at mrowan@nmhc.org if you have any questions.
Thank you to our NMHC OPTECH Conference & Expo Sponsors!
Apartments.com
AppFolio
AT&T
Capital One Multifamily Finance
CenturyLink
Comcast
CoreLogic
CORT
Cox Communications
Entrata
First Advantage
Greystar Real Estate Partners
MRI Software
Nestio
RealPage, Inc.
RentPath
RKW Residential
Spectrum Community Solutions
TransUnion
Verizon
Yardi
Zego
Zillow Group
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MFE
