Pittsburgh | Marriott City Center | March 5th-6th, 2025

Know Before You Go

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

Parking is available on-site at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center for $30.00 per day or $40.00 per day with valet service. 
If hotel parking is full, we encourage guests to park at the PPG Paints Arena South Lot for $30.00 per day.
You can secure accommodations at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center ... be sure to use the link provided here to receive the PAA rate.
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Registration is located on the 2nd floor of the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center.
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: Grand Ballroom Foyer A
Exhibitor/Supplier Partner Registration
Attendee Registration


8:00am - 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
Second Floor: Grand Ballroom Foyer B
Networking Continental Breakfast


8:30am - 11:30am | Set Your Goals on Completion of Your PAA Real Estate Licensure
Second Floor-City Center B
Real Estate Licensure Classes

9:00am – 10:00 am | Selling to the Industry-Supplier Training
First Floor Floor-Behind Starbucks
Leadership Seminar

9:00am - 11:30am | The Steps to Creating a Committed Team
Second Floor-City Center A
Leadership Seminar


10:00am - 11:00am | Pennsylvania Supplier Committee/Network Meeting
First Floor-Allegheny Room
PSC Meeting


11:00am - 11:30am | Panel Discussion Registration Open
Second Floor-Marquis Foyer
Panel Discussion Registration
                                       


11:30am - 12:30pm | Panel Discussion
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom C
PAA PSC Panel Discussion


12:00pm - 12:30pm | Registration Open for Business Exchange Property Management Representatives
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom A and B
Property Management Business Exchange Attendees Arrive


12:30pm - 1:15pm | Networking Lunch
Second Floor-Grand Ballroom Foyer A
Lunch 
                                     


1:00pm - 1:15pm | Business Exchange Registration Open
Second Floor-Marquis Foyer
Exhibitor/Supplier Business Exchange Registration Open
                                                           


1:30pm - 4:00pm | Business Exchange
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom A and B
Business Exchange-Reverse Trade Show/Speed Dating


3:00pm - 6:00pm | Exhibitor Trade Show Open for Set-up
Second Floor-Grand Ballroom
Exhibitors/Supplier Set-up Open on Trade Show Floor
                           


4:00pm - 6:00pm | PSC Happy Hour 
Second Floor-Marquis Foyer
PSC Happy Hour for all Day 1 Attendees

DAY 2

7:00am - 11:00am | Exhibitor/Supplier Registration Open and Exhibit Set-up
Second Floor: Grand Ballroom
Exhibitor/Supplier Partner Registration


8:00am - 9:00am | Attendee Registration Open
Second Floor: Grand Ballroom Foyer A
Attendee Registration


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions-Leasing Track
Second Floor- Marquis Ballroom A
DE&I In Action: Building Inclusive Habits and Understanding Where You Are


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom B
Soft Skills for Maintenance


9:00am - 9:45am | Education Sessions-Operation Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom C
Data-Driven Decision Making


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions-Leasing Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom A
5 Things You Need to Know About Marketing to Gen Z, Millennials, and Future Renters 


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom B
From Compliance to Innovation: Elevating Emergency Communication in Multifamily Housing


10:00am - 10:45am | Education Sessions-Operations Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom C
Affordable Housing Solutions


11:00am - 1:00pm -  TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS
Second Floor-Grand Ballroom 
APARTogether EXPO Trade Show Floor Open


11:30am - 12:30pm | Lunch Open on Trade Show Floor
Second Floor-Grand Ballroom


12:45pm - 1:30pm | Educations Sessions-Leasing Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom A 
Mastering the Fraud Juggling Act: How to Balance Prevention and Cost Reduction


12:45pm - 1:30pm | Education Sessions-Maintenance Track
Second Floor-Marquis Ballroom B
The Hot and Cold of Sustainable Energy Management


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


12:45pm - 1:45pm | Education Sessions-Operations Track
Second Floor-Marquis Foyer
TBA

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.