Philadelphia| Valley Forge Casino Resort | March 19th-20th, 2025

Know Before You Go

For more information about the APARTogether EXPO, please refer to the frequently asked questions below!

There is ample free parking on-site at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Reservations can be made HERE or by calling Valley Forge Casino Resort 610-354-8118 mention code PAAC25C to receive the PAA rate.

Casino Hotel Tower Room Rates:

Classic Two Queens: $169 | Classic One King: $169

Deadline for discount rates: February 24, 2025

Free valet and self parking options available.

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Registration is located on the EXPO floor.
Please enter the lobby of the Valley Forge Casino Resort and then take stairs or elevator down one floor. Please look for signage. 
Please go to Registration upon arrival to have your badge printed. Entry to sessions will not be permitted without a badge. 
Last-minute attendees may register and have a badge printed the day of the EXPO.

Attendees will receive a badge upon arrival. Please wear badge to sessions and ensure your badge is scanned by a volunteer prior to leaving the session.

Credit will only be given to those attending each session in full.

Approximately 2 weeks after the Expo, certificates will be emailed to all attendees who attended one of the education pre-conferences on Wednesday and/or educational sessions on Thursday.
We recommend bringing business cards to allow for networking with other attendees. 
For education sessions, we recommend bringing a notepad and pen. Instructor presentations are built for in-person participation. Laptops are not expected.
Yes, breakfast and lunch will be provided buffet-style. 
Please refer to the Event Schedule for meal times.

DAY 1

8:00am - 10:00am | Registration Open
Second Floor: Ground Level, Floor Under Casino Floor
Exhibitor/Supplier Partner Registration

Attendee Registration


8:30am - 11:30am | Set Your Goals on Completion of Your PAA Real Estate Licensure
Mezzanine Level-Floor Above Casino-Juniper/Maple
Real Estate Licensure Classes


9:00am - 11:30am | The Steps to Creating a Committed Team
Mezzanine Level-Floor Above Casino- Parkview Room
Leadership Seminar


9:00am - 10:00am | Pennsylvania Supplier Committee Pre-Conference Sales Training
Mezzanine Level-Floor Above Casino-Laurel Ballroom
PSC Pre-Conference Training Session


10:00am - 11:00am | Pennsylvania Supplier Committee/Network Meeting
Mezzanine Level-Floor Above Casino-Laurel Ballroom
PSC Meeting


11:00am - 11:30am | Panel Discussion and Lunch Registration Open
Mezzanine Level-The Venue
Panel Discussion Registration


11:30am - 12:30pm | Panel Discussion and Lunch 
Mezzanine Level-The Venue
PAA PSC Panel Discussion


12:30pm - 1:00pm | Registration Open for Business Exchange Property Management Representatives
Mezzanine Level-Grand Ballroom
Property Management Business Exchange Attendees Arrive


12:45pm - 1:00pm | Business Exchange Supplier Registration Open
Mezzanine Level-Grand Ballroom
Exhibitor/Supplier Business Exchange Registration Open


1:00pm - 4:00pm | Business Exchange
Mezzanine Level-Grand Ballroom
Business Exchange-Reverse Trade Show/Speed Dating


12:00pm - 6:00pm | Exhibitor Trade Show Open for Set-up
Ground Floor-Floor Under Casino
Exhibitors/Supplier Set-up Open on Trade Show Floor


4:00pm - 6:00pm | PSC Happy Hour 
Mezzanine Level-Valley Tavern
PSC Happy Hour for all Day 1 Attendees

DAY 2

7:30am - 4:00pm | Supplier/Exhibitor Registration Open
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor
Exhibitor/Supplier Partner Registration


8:00am - 9:00am | Attendee Registration Open
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor
Attendee Registration


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions-Leasing Track

Laurel Ballroom West

DE&I in Action: Building Inclusive Habits and Understanding Where You Are


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Laurel Ballroom East
Soft Skills for Maintenance


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions- Operations Track
Parkview Ballroom
Data-Driven Decision Making


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions-Leasing Track
Laurel Ballroom West

The Heartfelt Quest: Mastering Emotional Intelligence and Agility in Leasing


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Laurel Ballroom East

From Compliance to Innovation: Elevating Emergency Communication in Multifamily Housing


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions- Operations Track
Parkview Ballroom
Affordable Housing Solutions


10:00am - 3:00pm | Trade Show Floor Open
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor
APARTogether EXPO Trade Show Floor Open


11:30am - 12:30pm | Lunch Open on Trade Show Floor
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor


12:45pm - 1:30pm | Education Sessions-Leasing Track
Laurel Ballroom West
Mastering the Fraud Juggling Act: How to Balance Prevention and Cost Reduction


12:45pm - 1:30pm | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Laurel Ballroom East
The Hot and Cold of Sustainable Energy Management


12:45pm - 1:30pm | Education Sessions- Operations Track
Parkview Ballroom
Your People Are Your Most Valuable Asset: Using Culture to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

1:00pm - 3:00pm | APARTogether Expo Trade Show Floor Happy Hour
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor
Happy Hour on the Trade Show Floor


3:00pm - 3:30pm | APARTogether Expo Trade Show Prize Give-A-Ways
Event Center: Ground Floor, One Level Below Casino Floor-Member Engagement Area
Prize Give-A-Ways

Pre-conference opportunities exist for individuals to begin the PA Real Estate program, focus on leadership development and learn ways to advance their skills as a Supplier Partner.

2025 trending rental housing topics will be presented by leading association members on topics which focus on one of three tracks: Leasing, Operations, or Maintenance, You are not required to stick to the same track throughout the entire expo.
Due to the popularity of our selections, we anticipate large numbers in our pre-conference workshop for focus on leadership development. A more intimate setting is anticipated with both the Real Estate and Supplier Partner sessions. Sessions presented on Thursday will average around 125 participants-so you are encouraged to arrive early to claim your seat.

Continuing Education Credits are issued based on 1 credit for each hour of the session See breakdown below:

SESSION CEC'S AWARDED
Real Estate Class 3
Education Leadership 3
Supplier Partner Class 1
DEI in Action 1
Soft Skills for Maintenance 1
Data Driven Decision Making 1
Marketing to Gen Z and Millennials 1
Smart Home Technology 1
Mastering the Fraud Juggling Act 1
The Hot and Cold of Sustainable Energy Management  1
Your People are the Most Valuable Asset 1

Please note CE credits are not provided for just attending the TradeShow.
Education will provide contact information for all presenters in a follow-up email. Simply contact the presenter and request a copy of their presentation. You can also reach out to the Education Department for assistance.

For any questions not addressed above, please use the below contact information:

For EVENT questions, please contact Alexandra Salamone at asalamone@paahq.com.

For EDUCATION questions, please contact Kyle Galvin at kgalvin@paahq.com.

For EXHIBITOR questions, please contact Beth Weachter at bweachter@paahq.com.