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Conference
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This essential two-day event will delve deep into the critical areas of policy, advocacy, and protecting property rights, equipping you with the tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of the housing industry. The schedule at a glance provides a quick overview of the event, while the detailed agenda lists each session's title, description, and speakers, offering a comprehensive guide to what you can expect. With 4 keynotes/general sessions and 18 breakout sessions led by industry experts, you’ll explore effective communication strategies and the latest developments in public affairs that impact our field. Network with fellow professionals and influential advocates to strengthen your voice and drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your influence and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the future of housing!
Keynote Speaker | Wed, Oct 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM​
Know Who You're Electing
A Housing Provider's Guide to Washington's Political Shift
Washington’s politics have shifted sharply in the past decade as a new generation—shaped by academic narratives that soften Marxist theory and downplay the human toll of collectivist systems—brings fundamentally different assumptions about property, markets, and the state. Ideas once confined to classrooms now drive mainstream proposals on rent control, eviction law, property rights, and regulatory expansion, directly affecting how housing providers operate and invest. This trend is spreading nationwide.
In this keynote, Dr. Eric Patterson draws on his work at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to explain how these frameworks emerged, why they’re gaining momentum, and what rental housing professionals must understand now.
Dr. Eric Patterson, President & CEO, VOC
Schedule at a Glance
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-In
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
RHAWA Pre-Conference Registration
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Pre-Conference Activities*​
* RHAWA Leadership & Committee Members-Only:​
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Joint Committee Meeting: LDF, Legislative Issues & PAC
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Member Programs Committee
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking & Exhibitors
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RHAWA Annual Business Meeting*
* RHAWA Members-Only​
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
General Registration, Networking & Exhibitors
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Opening Session & Lunch
1:20 PM - 4:45 PM
Breakout Sessions 1, 2 & 3​
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Track A: Rental Operations
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Track B: Business Strategies
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Track C: Political Action
Conference Agenda
- 30 minutes
Registration – Coffee & Breakfast Bites
Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
Budget & Finance Committee
Committee Meetings (407-409)Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
Legislative Issues Committee
Committee Meetings (407-409)Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
Member Programs Committee
Committee Meetings (407-409)Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 15 minutes
Break
- 1 hour
Legal Defense Fund Committee
Committee Meetings (407-409)Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
Political Action Committee
Committee Meetings (407-409)Committee MembersPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
LINK Facilitators Meeting
Committee Meetings (407-409)LINK Meeting FacilitatorsPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour 15 minutes
Lunch
Center Hall ACommittee MembersLINK Meeting FacilitatorsPre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 45 minutes
Riffing on Reform: Krist Novoselić's Punk Rock Politics & the Future of Democracy
Center Hall AGeneral Session/KeynoteMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Property Rights Foundations: Eminent Domain & Regulatory Takings
D: Property Rights (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Dealmakers’ Playbook: Strategies for Today’s Market
A: Business Strategy (407-408) - 45 minutes
Why Can’t My Kids Afford to Buy a House?
B: Cost of New Housing (406) - 45 minutes
Beyond Rent Control: Defending the Future of Rental Housing
C: Policy (405)LawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 1 hour 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Decoding Takings: WA Housing Edition
D: Property Rights (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Breaking Down the Cost of Multifamily Housing: Insights for Washington Developers
B: Cost of New Housing (406) - 45 minutes
BEYOND the Bank: An Unconventional Path to Unlocking Wealth Through Real Estate
A: Business Strategy (407-408)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Join the Conversation: Industry Leaders on Eviction System Reform
C: Policy (405)LawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Defending Liberty: Innovative Strategies Against Government Overreach
D: Property Rights (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Fortify Your Rental Business: A Proactive Approach to Risk
A: Business Strategy (407-408) - 45 minutes
Speaking the Same Language: Bridging Divides in Housing Policy
C: Policy (405)Residential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Housing Hurdles: Cracking the Code of Manufactured Communities in Washington
B: Cost of New Housing (406)MHC/MHLTA - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 1 hour 30 minutes
RHAWA Members’ Only Annual Business Meeting, Awards Celebration & Reception
Center Hall ARHAWA Members-Only
- 30 minutes
Registration – Coffee & Breakfast Bites
- 1 hour
ENGAGE & Elect: A Candidate Forum for Local Elections
Center Hall AGeneral Session/KeynoteLawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Untangling Local Rental Regulations: A Practical Workshop
E: Operations (407-408)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Local Action, Lasting Change: Tackling Housing Challenges in Our Communities
G: Advocacy (405)LawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Beyond the Soundbite: Leveraging Media to Challenge Progressive Housing Policies
H: Comms & PR (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Build in My Zip Code: Cities Smashing Middle Housing Barriers
F: Development Issues (406)Residential/RLTA - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Mastering the Maze: Rent Increase Compliance Scenarios
E: Operations (407-408)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Inside the Battle: Key Lessons from Our Rent Control Fight
G: Advocacy (405)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Crisis Communication: Protecting Your Reputation
H: Comms & PR (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Mastering Development & Investment: From Blueprint to Bottom Line
F: Development Issues (406)Residential/RLTA - 1 hour
Lunch, Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Crafting Bulletproof Screening Criteria that Attracts Reliable Renters
E: Operations (407-408)Learning LabResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Building Power Through Voter Engagement: GOTV Efforts in WA State
G: Advocacy (405)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
From Likes to Legislation: Social Media's Impact on Housing
H: Comms & PR (404)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Mitigating Financial Fallout: Navigating the Looming Crisis in Affordable Housing
F: Development Issues (406) - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
Learning Lab: Solving Lease Timing Puzzles in a Legal Minefield (RLTA)
E: Operations (407-408)Learning LabResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Learning Lab: Amplify Your Voice – Crafting Winning Public Comments & Testimony
G: Advocacy (405)Learning LabMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Learning Lab: Mastering Media Engagement – Confident Communication for Advocates
H: Comms & PR (404)Learning LabMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 45 minutes
Navigating WA's Rent Control Era: Development Challenges & Strategies
F: Development Issues (406)MHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitors
Center Hall A - 45 minutes
ENGAGE & Elect: A Candidate Forum for State Elections
Center Hall AGeneral Session/KeynoteLawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 15 minutes
Closing Session | Conference Takeaways: Turning Information into Impact
Center Hall AGeneral Session/KeynoteMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA - 2 hours
Public Officials Mix & Mingle
Center Hall ALawmakersMHC/MHLTAResidential/RLTA
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