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Conference
Agenda
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!
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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Legal Defense Fund
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Legislative Issues Committee & Political Action Committee
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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
Pre-Conference Registration Opens
Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-OnlyRHAWA Members-Only - 1 hour
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Rm 403Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-Only - 1 hour
Member Programs Committee Meeting
Rms 407 - 408Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-Only - 1 hour
Legal Defense Fund Committee Meeting
Rm 409Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-Only - 1 hour 10 minutes
Legislative Issues & Political Action Committee Meeting
Rms 401 - 402Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-Only - 20 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
EXPO NetworkingPre-ConferenceRHAWA Committee Members-OnlyRHAWA Members-OnlySpark Session - 1 hour 30 minutes
RHAWA Annual Business Meeting
Rms 404 - 406Pre-ConferenceRHAWA Members-Only - 30 minutes
General Registration & EXPO Networking
EXPO NetworkingGeneral RegistrationSpark Session - 1 hour
Know Who You're Electing: A Housing Provider's Guide to Washington's Political Shift
Rms 404 - 406General Session/KeynoteLunch - 20 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 50 minutes
Building Maintenance Must Do’s
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
Serving Notices with Confidence
Rm 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
Inside the Tenant Playbook: How Coalitions Organize and Apply Pressure
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action - 15 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 55 minutes
Wakeup Call for Passive Rental Owners
Rms 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
Investor Strategy Panel
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
Eviction Moratoriums: Never Again
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action - 20 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 55 minutes
To Lease or Not to Lease in a “Just Cause” World
Rms 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
When & How to Use LLC’s
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
Housing Candidate Scorecard
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action
- 45 minutes
Affordable Housing Under Pressure: A Candid Update from Goodman Real Estate
Rms 404 - 406General Session/Keynote - 15 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 55 minutes
There Will Be Animals: Be Prepared
Rms 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
Creative Financing Strategies
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
HB 1217 on Trial: Lawsuit Breakdown
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action - 20 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 1 hour 5 minutes
Who’s on the Hook for Damages?
Rms 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
Today’s Insurance Challenges
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
Town Hall: The Rent is Too Damn High (for Regulations)
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action - 1 hour 10 minutes
Lunch & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingLunchSpark Session - 55 minutes
Navigating Rent Increase Laws in Washington
Rms 401 - 402Track A: Rental Operations - 55 minutes
Business Basics: From Deposits to Depreciation
Rm 403Track B: Business Strategies - 55 minutes
2027 Housing Laws: What’s Coming?
Rms 407 - 408Track C: Political Action - 20 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 55 minutes
Manufacturing Consent: How Media Narratives Drive Housing Policy & How to Influence Them
Rms 404 - 406General Session/Keynote - 10 minutes
Break & EXPO Networking
Rms 404 - 406EXPO NetworkingSpark Session - 55 minutes
Ownership in the Storm: Power Moves for Property Titans
Rms 404 - 406General Session/Keynote - 1 hour 15 minutes
Public Officials’ Mix & Mingle
Rms 404 - 406EXPO Networking
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