ARIA Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
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Join us at the 2024 NMHC Student Housing Conference, happening this fall in Las Vegas. For over two decades, this must-attend conference has brought together leaders from every corner of the student housing industry, including owners, operators, investors, lenders and university partners.
Timed strategically at the start of the new school year, gain invaluable knowledge, access essential tools, participate in impactful discussions and develop meaningful connections.
This event is open to anyone interested in this area of real estate. Whether you're a seasoned student housing veteran, new to the sector, or simply seeking exposure and access to industry decision-makers, this event will not disappoint.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights, practical strategies and valuable takeaways to enhance their professional expertise and drive success in the student housing industry. Here is what to expect:
- The Latest Trends and Market Analysis: Tune into an up-to-date market analysis and discussions on demand drivers and forecasting future trends.
- Operational Best Practices: Learn strategies and best practices for managing student housing properties efficiently and effectively.
- Investment and Financing Strategies: Leading student housing investors and financers share their take on capital market trends and the prospect for unlocking transactions.
- New in Technology and Innovation: Explore the role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of student housing.
- Legislative and Regulatory Update: NMHC experts will provide the latest from Washington on how November will impact the legislative and regulatory issues confronting the student housing sector.
- Development Pipeline: A focus on what new communities are being built and in which locations.
- International Capital Flows: Discover how foreign capital assesses U.S. investment opportunities, as well as what it takes to invest successfully overseas.
Conference Registration
You must first register for the meeting in order to make a hotel reservation request. NMHC’s Student Housing Conference is open to NMHC members and non-members. Conference attendance fees or waivers do not include hotel room charges.
Registration sponsored by
The registration policy is as follows:
| Member/Sponsor Type | Comp Registrations | Additional Paid Registration |
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| Executive Committee Members | 3 | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| Board of Directors Members | 1 | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| Advisory Committee Members | 0 | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 Chair’s Circle Sponsors | 6 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 Friends of the Council Sponsors | 4 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 Platinum Conference Sponsors | 4 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 Gold Conference Sponsors | 2 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 Silver Conference Sponsors | 1 additional registration | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 DEI Founder Sponsors | 4 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 DEI Investor Sponsors | 2 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| 2024 DEI Supporter Sponsors | 1 additional registration | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 |
| Meeting Kiosks | 3 additional registrations | $995 until Sept. 9; $1,195 after Sept. 9 (members) $1,495 until Sept. 9; $1,695 after Sept. 9 (non-members) |
| Non-members | 0 | $1,495 until Sept. 9; $1695 after Sept. 9 |
Member, sponsor, and kiosk registration is contingent upon dues being current. NMHC reserves the right to close meeting registration should interest exceed availability.
Meeting Registration Cancellation Policy
Meeting registration cancellations must be emailed to membership@nmhc.org. Written requests for meeting cancellation refunds received prior to ten (10) business days before the start of the meeting are entitled to a full refund, minus a processing fee of $250. No meeting cancellation refunds will be granted after September 23, 2024.
Questions?
- Hotel Information:
Staged Right Events at 954/404-8252
Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM ET
info@sreconference.com - Registration: Membership at membership@nmhc.org
- Demo Kiosks and Sponsorships: Melissa Rowan at sponsorships@nmhc.org
- All Other Questions: NMHC office at 202/974-2300
Preliminary Agenda At-A-Glance
October 7-9, 2024 | ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
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Note: Updated as of 10/4/2024. The agenda is subject to change. Check back periodically for updates. Please be aware that photos may be taken at the meeting and posted online.
Monday, Oct. 7
| 10:30 a.m - 6:30 p.m. | Registration - (Ironwood Foyer) |
| 10:30 a.m - 6:30 p.m. | First Aid Room - (Starvine 2) |
| 11:00 am - 12:45 p.m. | Student Housing C-Suite Executive Conversation with NMHC (Invite Only) - (Ironwood 8) |
| 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. | The Hub - (Ironwood 3) |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Keynote Address and Opening - (Ironwood 1) |
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The Age of Authenticity: Unleashing your Influence in the Future of Work
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| 1:35 - 2:25 p.m. | Economic Outlook - (Ironwood 1) |
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While many had forecast the U.S. would fall into recession, the economy continues to grow with unemployment low. At the same time, interest rates are elevated and inflation persistent. Today many are wondering when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, which would spur transactions and investment in student housing. Matt Vance, Vice President, Head of Multifamily Research and Senior Economist at CBRE will address these questions and address whether the transactions market finally thaws in 2025.
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| 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. | Executive Insights: A Look into the Future - (Ironwood 1) |
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Like last year, occupancy is historically high, interest rates are up, and transactions are down. While these conditions have persisted for some time, nothing in the industry remains static. This panel of industry leaders will try and make sense of these and other countervailing forces while sharing their vision of the road ahead. They will share insights regarding how they are navigating today’s marketplace while also meeting future strategic imperatives. Moderator:
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| 3:20 - 3:40 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:40 - 4:30 p.m. | Deep Dive on Market Performance and Outlook - (Ironwood 1) |
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While many are hoping 2025 will be the year interest rates fall and inflation slows, student housing residences are nearly at capacity and experiencing strong demand. Meanwhile, the college-age population peaked in 2023, though demand for admission to the largest universities is expected to stay strong. This session will take a forward look into next year and examine the student housing marketplace on both the macro and micro levels with industry analysts sharing their insights on market performance, deployment of capital, development activity, demand, performance, and transactional data. Moderator:
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| 4:35 - 5:15 p.m. | Regulatory and Legislative Impacts to the Student Housing Industry: What to Expect in November and Beyond - (Ironwood 1) |
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In a few short weeks, the November election will determine the political landscape in the nation’s capital. While the outcome will determine the policy priorities that may take center stage, NMHC will be ready to represent the industry regardless of the result. Come listen as NMHC experts discuss how they are protecting your bottom line by addressing the critical legislative and regulatory policy issues confronting the industry, including those impacting taxes, capital markets, operations, insurance, and rent control. Moderator:
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| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Reception in the Hub - (Ironwood 3) |
Tuesday, October 8
| 7:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. | Registration - (Ironwood Foyer) |
| 7:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. | First Aid Room - (Starvine 2) |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast Social in the Hub - (Ironwood 3) |
| 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. | The Hub - (Ironwood 3) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Opportunities, Barriers and the State of Student Housing - (Ironwood 1) |
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The performance of the student housing sector has met and exceeded owner and operator expectations over a sustained period of time. Where we are today and where the industry is headed are questions that face the key players in this space. Can investor, developer, operator and financiers' expectations continue to be met going forward? These pros will provide attendees with their outlook for the sector and where they think we are going. Moderator:
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| 9:50 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. |
How Technology is Reshaping the Student Housing Industry - (Ironwood 1) |
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Student Housing communities have often been the proving ground for broader real estate in how to scale emerging technologies and meet consumer expectation and demand for amenity style living, working and learning. Never before has the scale of transformation been happening so rapidly, impacting investor decisions, upending business models and reshaping property operations. And while there has been tremendous upside in student housing for leaders who have embraced technology, it has also brought new risks to the enterprise—from regulatory, legal and compliance to a patchwork of state, local and federal laws impacting operations. Join us to hear from NMHC and industry experts about the way technology is reshaping the industry and how leadership of student housing firms can move quickly to stay ahead of the curve and protect their investments. Moderator:
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| 10:35 - 10:50 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:55 - 11:40 a.m. | Investor Sentiment Continues to Drive the Market - (Ironwood 1) |
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Institutional money continues to show its commitment to investing in student housing owners and operators driving the market forward. Solid steady returns coupled with continued growth in attendance across the major universities will continue to propel our asset class forward. This group of investors will discuss why they are committed to student housing and where they see opportunities ahead. Moderator:
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| 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. | The Development Pipeline: What’s Getting Built? - (Ironwood 1) |
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Development levels are forecast to moderate in the coming years given the prevalence of elevated interest rates, construction costs, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. Yet that does not mean new supply is not coming online and that opportunities do not exist. How and where are firms developing and renovating student housing properties to meet investor expectations and market needs? Moderator:
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| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch - (Ironwood 1 and Foyer) |
| 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Buy, Sell, Hold? How Are Investors and Asset Managers Impacting the Sales Market - (Ironwood 1) |
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Student housing market participants have for many quarters said that the market will rebound in just a few quarters. This panel will discuss whether they are holding on to this view, as well as the types of deals that are actually getting done today. They will also examine what buyers and sellers should be thinking about today to put themselves to be in position to meet at the closing table. Moderator:
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| 2:20 - 3:05 p.m. | Balancing Act: Addressing Childcare Challenges for Working Parents with the W.Collective - (Ironwood 1) |
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In today's fast-paced work environment, balancing professional responsibilities and childcare has become a significant challenge for many working parents. This panel will delve into the evolving landscape of childcare constraints and explore innovative strategies to support parents in the workplace. Moderator:
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| 3:05 - 3:20 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:20 - 4:05 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| The Drive for Operational Efficiency - (Ironwood 8) Centralization may be critical to fostering operating efficiency, student housing operators face critical challenges when it comes to managing properties and their associated costs. These cost drivers range from rising costs for labor, insurance, and materials, and compliance with myriad regulations. At the same time, operators must also meet the needs of tens of thousands of students in providing a safe and productive space they call home. This panel of industry-leading chief operating officers will tell you what is keeping them up at night while students are studying or sleeping. Moderator:
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Designing for the Next Generation - (Juniper 1) Student housing properties are currently experiencing strong occupancy, but questions remain about future development. High interest rates, along with elevated labor and materials costs, are making it more expensive than ever to develop new properties. At the same time, student demand for on-property amenities is ever evolving while affordability remains a top issue. Join this panel to learn how they are designing for the next generation while keeping a lid on costs. Moderator:
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| 4:10 - 4:55 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| Leasing & Marketing: If You Are Open Will They Come? - (Ironwood 8) While the goal has always been to achieve 100 percent occupancy as early as possible, much will depend on aggregate enrollment and how your asset stacks up in the market. This panel will explore what it takes to drive full occupancy, including evolving technology and data analytics. Panelists will explore the latest trends in this area leaving marketable insights that can drive operational success.
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| P3s In the Era of Evolving Enrollment and High Interest Rates - (Juniper 1)
With state flagships remaining in high demand but facing high interest rates and development costs, the largest universities remain keenly interested in public-private partnerships (P3s) to finance capital-intensive on-campus student housing necessary to meet enrollment. Universities are looking to work with private-sector developers to manage the high borrowing costs that are making it challenging to finance new development at price points students can afford. This panel will provide insights and analysis of what deals are getting done and how agreements can be reached.
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| 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| Diversifying Revenues, Investment, and Operations: Student Housing Broadens Its Base - (Juniper 1) Every company creates and reexamines their strategy to seek out the best returns for its investors and to lever its expertise in order to take on new challenges. Many of the traditional student housing owner and operators have expanded their base businesses to lever that expertise by investing, developing or servicing build-to-rent, conventional multifamily, single-family rental, overseas assets or even non-residential properties. This panel will dig into their decisions and strategies and give us an early return on these investments and what opportunities there are to explore further. Moderator:
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| International Inbound & Outbound Student Housing Development and Investment - (Ironwood 8) While student housing is a fully institutionalized asset class in the United States, it is also a growing industry in other parts of the world. This panel will address both how foreign capital considers U.S. investment, as well as what it takes to invest successfully overseas. How does investment and development in the sector work in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and South Africa? What are the opportunities as well as pitfalls that must be considered?
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| 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception on the Terrace - (Ironwood terrace) |
Wednesday, Oct. 9
| 8:15 - 10:00 a.m. | Registration - (Ironwood Foyer) |
| 8:15 - 10:00 a.m. | First Aid Room - (Starvine 2) |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Social & Open Forum - (Ironwood 1) |
| 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Property Tour of The Degree at UNLV (Space is limited) |
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Hotel Reservations
In order to make a hotel reservation request in the group block you must be a registered attendee.
Check your registration confirmation email for the link to request a room reservation. Please have your meeting registration confirmation code ready when you go to request your reservation. You will be asked to put your unique registration confirmation code on the reservation form. Your confirmation code can be found in your meeting registration confirmation email.
The NMHC discounted nightly room rate is $239 single/double occupancy per night (plus $39/night resort fee and applicable taxes). The deadline to request a room online within the NMHC block is 5 p.m ET on Friday, September 6. Please note that there is a possibility the block will sell out prior to the deadline, rooms are first come, first serve.
Resort Fee: $39 plus taxes, per night. Includes property-wide high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort (public spaces, in-room and convention space), local and toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing, notary service, and access to the fitness center.
Pre-authorization hold: In addition to the nightly rate/taxes/resort fee the hotel requires a pre-authorization hold of $150 for each night of your stay. This authorization hold will be charged to the card presented at check in.
Triple and Quad Occupancy: If there are more than 2 people on your reservation, a charge of $50 per night will be added for each additional guest.
Important Information on the Hotel Request Process
- Upon registering for the meeting, you will receive a meeting registration confirmation email which contains the meeting registration confirmation code required to submit your reservation request. Individuals must be registered for the meeting before making a hotel reservation request. Failure to do so will result in your request being cancelled.
- Hotel reservation requests will be acknowledged via email within 24 hours and confirmed within 10 business days by a separate email.
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All hotel reservations will require an advance deposit equal to one night’s rate plus taxes. Please CLICK HERE if you have been charged the deposit and wish to request a receipt. Please allow the hotel 24-72 hours to send the receipt to you. If you do not receive it after that time, please email info@sreconference.com.
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Canceling your meeting registration will require you to cancel your hotel room reservation. All hotel cancellation requests must be emailed to info@sreconference.com.
- NMHC uses a centralized hotel reservation company (Staged Right Events) to manage hotel reservations for all of our attendees at the NMHC Student Housing Conference. Please contact them at 954/404-8252 Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM ET or info@sreconference.com
Beware of Sleeping Room Wholesalers
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't get lured in. Sleeping room wholesalers have contacted attendees offering great deals on hotels for the NMHC Student Housing Conference. While it is not illegal for a travel firm or booking agent to solicit potential customers, it can be difficult to determine the legitimacy of offers from these organizations. Those who opt for alternatives to the NMHC negotiated rates may find themselves at risk. NMHC reminds its attendees that we have no affiliation with any of these room brokers.
Full Reservation Cancellations
Reservations can be fully cancelled without penalty on or before September 6, 2024. Any full reservation cancellations requested after September 6, 2024, will forfeit the advance deposit equal to one night's room rate and tax. Once your request is cancelled you will receive a cancellation confirmation email. All hotel cancellation requests must be emailed to info@sreconference.com.
Reservation Changes
- Name changes to reservations must be requested via email to info@sreconference.com at least 7 days prior to arrival. You will receive an updated confirmation with your change once the reservation is updated.
- Any reservation date changes must be emailed to info@sreconference.com at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival date to avoid penalties. Any changes to your arrival and departure date are subject to availability at the time of your change request. Otherwise, additional room and tax penalties will apply and will be charged to the card on file. It is recommended to request additional nights prior to September 3rd to guarantee group rate. You will receive an updated confirmation with your change once the reservation is updated.
No Shows: Guests that do not check in on their confirmed arrival date will be classified as a no show and their reservation will NOT be able to be reinstated. No-shows may be charged additional penalties and if there is no prior notification of a date change at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
Hotel Wait List Instructions
We expect the hotel block to sell out. Once reservations are sold out a link for the wait list will be provided. For more information or questions please contact Staged Right Events at 954/404-8252 Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM ET or info@sreconference.com. They are able to provide assistance with identifying other hotels in the area if needed.
Ground Transportation
The ARIA Resort is approximately 2.5 miles from LAS – Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran International Airport). For those of you arriving by air, you have the following alternatives for ground transportation:
- Renting a car (Cost varies by car rental company)
- Taxi (Cost estimated at $15* USD/One Way)
- UberX (Cost estimated at $25-45* USD/One Way)
- Lyft (Cost estimated at $22-46* USD/One Way)
Parking:
- Self-Parking: $18.00 per day for Monday-Thursday & $23.00 per day for Friday-Sunday (Plus tax and subject to change without notice). Complimentary for Pearl, Gold, Platinum and NOIR MGM Rewards Members. Guests must insert their MGM Rewards card at the exit gate to receive the free parking benefit.
- Valet Parking: $35.00 per day for Monday-Thursday & $40.00 per day for Friday-Sunday (Plus tax and subject to change without notice). Complimentary for Gold, Platinum and NOIR MGM Rewards Members. Guests must insert their valet ticket to request vehicle then scan their MGM Rewards card at the valet payment kiosk to receive the free valet parking benefit.
- Parking rates may be higher and certain complimentary parking offers not valid during special events. Parking fees are subject to change and parking is subject to availability.
Questions?
- Hotel Information:
Staged Right Events at 954/404-8252
Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM ET
info@sreconference.com - Registration: Membership at membership@nmhc.org
- Meeting Kiosks and Sponsorships: Melissa Rowan at sponsorships@nmhc.org
- All Other Questions: NMHC office at 202/974-2300
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available to NMHC member firms only. Not a member? Click here to learn more.
If you would like to sponsor this conference, please email Melissa Rowan, Associate Vice President, Sponsorships & Exhibits, at mrowan@nmhc.org.
The deadline to sponsor this conference is August 23, 2024.
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*Additional guidelines and fees apply. Please see the guidelines below for more information on eligibility, requests, and space assignments. Space is subject to availability and is not guaranteed to any company.
Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are subject to change. NMHC reserves the right to close any sponsorship level or benefit should demand exceed availability.
Event Space & Meeting Room Information
All requests for space the ARIA requires NMHC approval. Requests made directly through the hotel will be declined and turned over to NMHC for review and approval. NMHC reserves the right to decline any request for any reason.
Only 2024 NMHC Chair’s Circle, Friends of the Council, or Conference Platinum/Gold/Silver Sponsors qualify for event space, meeting rooms, and hotel suites. Space will not be assigned to non-sponsoring companies.
Space assignments (of any kind) are not guaranteed to any company, regardless of sponsorship level, membership level, or any such opportunity held by a company in the past. Not all requests will be able to be accommodated.
Subgroup Event Guidelines & Requests:
Events (on or off property) may not be held during conference program hours. Daytime buyouts of any hotel space (including restaurants) are not permitted.
Interested in hosting an event? Click here to read Subgroup Event Guidelines and event request instructions. Only requests from sponsor companies will be considered.
Meeting Room Rental Guidelines & Requests:
Meeting rooms are limited and will be assigned to sponsor companies via lottery, in order of sponsorship level (highest to lowest.) If a meeting room is unavailable at the time of assignment, your request will be moved to the wait list. Meeting room rental fees are not included in the cost of any sponsorship package.
To participate in the meeting room lottery, please submit your request form by July 12, 2024. Click here to submit the meeting room request form. Only requests from sponsor companies will be considered.
Meeting Room inventory, pricing, and guidelines are not yet available and will be provided to confirmed sponsors closer to the lottery deadline.
Hotel Suites:
Information on how to reserve a hotel suite will be available on June 25th once conference registration & housing opens.
Speaking Opportunities
Speaking opportunities are not included in any sponsorship package and are not available to purchase as a sponsorship opportunity. Please email Matthew Berger, Vice President, Tax and Student Housing, at mberger@nmhc.org and Dave Borsos, Vice President, Capital Markets and Student Housing, at dborsos@nmhc.org to inquire about available speaking opportunities.
Suitcasing and Outboarding Policy
Suitcasing and Outboarding is strictly prohibited at NMHC meetings. Click here to read the NMHC Suitcasing and Outboarding Policy.