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2024 Property Management Trade Shows and Conference

February 20, 2024

The Showdigs team is looking forward to everything that 2024 has to offer! As always, we’re releasing a comprehensive list of trade shows, conferences, and expos that single-family property managers should consider attending.

What can property managers expect in 2024?

Although rising costs have plagued the property management industry the last few years, coupled with the introduction of restrictive tenant’s rights bills and fierce competition within the industry, we’re optimistic about the coming year!

Property managers everywhere are shifting to a tech-forward mindset as Gen Z ages into the rental market. New technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and other software tools to streamline the leasing process, should ease the workload in 2024 while offering convenience to tenants. While the entire real estate sector is facing uncertainty, we think that property managers all around the nation will find ways to utilize these recent technological advancements to maximize their efficiency and boost their earnings! 

Without further adieu, here is your guide to all 2024 events for single-family property managers! We will update this page as more details are released, so be sure to check back periodically. 

2024 Conferences, Trade Shows, and Expos for Single-Family Property Managers

NARPM Atlanta Property Management Resolutions Expo

Date(s): January 18, 2024

Location: Roswell, GA

Website: https://www.narpmatlanta.com/events 

This year’s annual NARPM Atlanta conference is all about exceptional property management and how you can start 2024 off strong. This event will feature two tracks of informative sessions tailored for new and experienced property managers, and exclusive market insights from real estate attorney Monica Gilroy.

NARPM Capitol Summit

Date(s): February 13-15, 2024

Location: Washington, D.C.

Website: https://www.narpm.org/legislative/narpm-capitol-summit-2/ 

This event is heavily focused on the legislative aspect of property management and the future of the industry. Experts will weigh in on the latest legislative developments, and you should expect lively debates, insightful keynotes, and late-night networking events in the heart of the nation’s capital. 

NARPM North Carolina Property Management Conference

Date(s): February 28-29, 2024

Location: Charlotte, NC

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/state-conferences/ 

This year’s conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will host several insightful speakers covering topics like the future of property management in the next five years, technology trends, and cyber security and fraud prevention.

IMN 9th Annual Build-to-Rent Forum (East)

Date(s): March 20-21, 2024

Location: Nashville, TN

Website: https://www.btreast.com/

While this event is focused less on property management and more on private equity, debt, and joint venture financing within the land and homebuilding sectors, this is a great event if you're interested in learning more about the state of the build-to-rent single-family industry.

NRHC Industry Leaders Conference

Date(s): April 7-10, 2024

Location: Houston, TX

Website: https://conference.rentalhomecouncil.org/ 

This year’s National Rental Home Council’s Industry Leaders Conference will be held in Houston, Texas, and we can’t wait to see you there! More details will be available on the NRHC website as we approach the event date.

NARPM Colorado Property Management Conference

Date(s): April 8-9, 2024

Location: Denver, CO

Website: https://denver.narpm.org/events/single-registration-2024-denver-colorado-property-management-conference/ 

Colorado PM Con will be held at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel and will provide a variety of techniques, technologies, and insights for Colorado’s local property managers. 

NARPM Broker/Owner Conference and Expo

Date(s): April 16-18, 2024

Location: Amelia Island, FL

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/

Will we be seeing you in beautiful Amelia Island, Florida for this year’s NARPM Broker/Owner Conference? To say that we’re excited (partially because Omni Amelia Island boasts the largest poolscape in Northeast Florida) is an understatement. Stop by Booth 605 to say hi to the Showdigs team!

IMN 12th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (East)

Date(s): May 20-22, 2024

Location: Miami, FL

Website: https://www.imn.org/real-estate 

After welcoming a record-breaking 3,700 attendees last year, IMN SFR East isn’t slowing down in 2024. The largest event in the single-family rental industry is returning to Miami, Florida this May — more details to come as we get closer to the event date.

IMN Inaugural AI in Real Estate Forum

Date(s): June 11, 2024

Location: New York City, NY

Website: https://events.imn.org/event/93235023-cc20-402c-8385-125a88f5e2ca/summary

This event is particularly exciting for a few reasons: this will be IMN’s first AI in Real Estate Forum, it’s currently the only event exclusively focusing on AI in the property management industry, and it will be held in the Big Apple! This forum will cover property management applications, chatbots, machine-learning algorithms, and automated decision making pertaining to marketing, maintenance, finance, and tenant engagement. 

IMN 6th Annual Single Family Rental Property Management, Operations, and Tech Forum

Date(s): August 22-23, 2024

Location: Austin, TX

Website: https://www.imn.org/real-estate 

This year’s IMN SFR Operations and Tech Forum will be held in Austin, Texas. More details to come, so keep an eye on the IMN website!

NARPM Florida State Conference

Date(s): August 26-29, 2024

Location: Miramar Beach, FL

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/state-conferences/ 

The 2024 NARPM Florida State Conference will take place at the beautiful Hotel Effie Sandestin in Miramar Beach, Florida. 

NARPM Virginia State Conference

Date(s): September 16-18, 2024

Location: TBD

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/state-conferences/ 

While details regarding this year’s NARPM Virginia State Conference are not yet available, last year’s conference provided networking opportunities, a charity fundraiser casino night, and a variety of keynote speakers. Make sure to check out the NARPM website for upcoming details!

NARPM Texas State Conference (Texas Style)

Date(s): September 16-18, 2024

Location: Austin, FL

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/state-conferences/ 

The Archer Hotel in the heart of north Austin will welcome this year’s NARPM Texas State Conference attendees. Just a short walk away from the nightlife district, we’re sure that this event will be a blast.

AppFolio User Conference

Date(s): September 2024

Location: San Diego, CA

Website: https://www.appfolio.com/resources/events

While details are not yet available for this year’s AppFolio User Conference, based on what we saw last year, you won’t want to miss it. Showdigs is proud to be an AppFolio Stack™ Partner, and we’re looking forward to another few days spent in sunny California!

IREM Global Summit

Date(s): October 6-9, 2024

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/f83c3042-82e4-4579-941a-04c41b83c83f/summary 

The Institute of Real Estate Management is hosting their 2024 Global Summit in Indianapolis, and the theme is “Power of Purpose” to highlight the ways that we can inspire each other to shape our futures. This event isn’t specifically for single-family property managers, but based on last year’s speaker lineup, you should keep your eyes peeled for details to come. 

NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show

Date(s): October 21-24, 2024

Location: Dallas, TX

Website: https://www.narpm.org/conferences/ 

Details have yet to be announced for the 2024 NARPM Annual Convention and Trade Show, but it will take place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Based on previous year’s spent at this conference, we’re sure it will be a great time!

IMN 12th Annual Single-Family Rental Forum (West)

Date(s): December 3-5, 2024

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Website: https://www.imn.org/real-estate 

While details about this event aren't yet available, keep an eye on their website to learn more and register when the time comes!

We can’t wait to see you in 2024! Let us know if you're planning to attend any of these, and be sure to keep an eye out for any Showdigs-sponsored events at these conferences! We will be updating this guide as more details emerge, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date.