2025 NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference

This event is open to both Members and Non-members of NMHC.

Don’t miss the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference preceding the Annual Meeting. The conference will be an entire day of trends, statistics and powerful business insight into what lies ahead for the economy and our industry. This meeting is open to members and non-members and requires separate registration from the Annual Meeting.

Featured Speaker

Christina Bellantoni Former Assistant Managing Editor for Politics Los Angeles Times and Former Editor-in-chief of Roll Call

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Featured Speaker

Justin Wolfers Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan
Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

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Agenda At-A-Glance

January 28, 2025 | ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Monday, January 27

11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Registration
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	2025 NMHC Women's Event (The Women’s Event is only for NMHC members and will be open to those registered for the Apartment Strategies Conference or Annual Meeting.)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.	New Member Reception (Open to new members as of January 1, 2024, and first-time Annual Meeting attendees)

Tuesday, January 28

6:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Registration
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Noon	Morning General Sessions
8:30 a.m.	Conference Welcome – Sharon Wilson Géno, President, NMHC
8:40 - 9:30 a.m.	Macroeconomic Keynote interview: Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, The University of Michigan; Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution Kick off your NMHC Apartment Strategies experience with an overview of the economic environment. Through an engaging fireside chat, our speaker will share expert perspectives on key trends in the U.S. economy expected to shape real estate development and housing demand in the next 12-24 months. This discussion is sure to provide fresh insights into the financial landscape, offering a deeper understanding that will inform and guide your strategic decision-making in the coming year. Speaker: Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, The University of Michigan; Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.	Apartment Market Trends and Investment Insights Don’t miss this flagship session of the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference, where premier market research analysts provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the multifamily sector. Dive into an in-depth analysis of transaction trends, financial market movements, and shifting demographic patterns influencing the multifamily sector. This session is your unique opportunity to hear expert industry perspectives on the shape of multifamily real estate's current and future state, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate and strategize effectively in an evolving landscape.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.	Navigating Today’s Capital Landscape: Strategies for Multifamily Development Financing With private markets cautious and capital costs still elevated, how are developers structuring deals to keep projects moving? This panel dives into the challenges and opportunities of financing multifamily development in today’s watchful economic climate. Industry leaders will share how they tackle rising construction costs, adapt to fluctuating interest rates, and create resilient capital structures. From balancing risk with opportunity to aligning financing strategies with market realities, this conversation offers a clear view of how top firms are navigating a pathway to successful project delivery.
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Portfolio Management: Balancing Growth and Stability in Dynamic Markets What separates winning portfolio strategies from merely adequate ones in today's market? Get inside the investment playbook of accomplished investors and operators who have deployed capital across multiple market cycles. This candid discussion will explore how market leaders are finding opportunity in disruption, optimizing portfolio construction, and innovating in capital structure. Hear practical approaches to portfolio positioning from practitioners with proven track records of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns across market conditions.
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.	Networking Lunch
1:15 - 3:00 p.m.	Afternoon General Sessions
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.	Navigating Market Trends and Maximizing Opportunities in Multifamily Operations In a rapidly evolving market, multifamily firms must adeptly balance shifting trends with technological opportunities, demographic shifts, and capital investments. We open the afternoon by bringing together industry leaders to discuss where they’re finding growth potential and managing operational risk across their portfolios. Gain insights on how to optimize technology for operational efficiency, align capital investments with long-term asset performance, and adapt resident preferences. Join us for a forward-looking discussion revealing how multifamily leaders are positioning their companies to thrive in today’s ever-changing environment.
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.	What’s Next for Federal Policy and the Economy What’s in store for the nation under the new Trump administration? Find out in this must-see conversation as NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno sits down with seasoned political commentator Christina Bellantoni. With sharp insights and insider analysis, they’ll break down the policies, priorities, and challenges shaping the next chapter of U.S. governance. Tailored to set the stage for the multifamily housing discussion that follows, get your seat for this deep dive into the political and economic forces at play —and what it all means for housing and the economy. Moderator: Sharon Wilson Géno, President, NMHC Speaker: Christina Bellantoni, Former Assistant Managing Editor for Politics Los Angeles Times and Former Editor-in-chief of Roll Call
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.	Closing Perspectives: Multifamily Housing in a Changing Landscape As the day’s discussions come full circle, this closing session brings together leading voices in real estate and housing policy for a dynamic conversation on the interplay between market realities and the evolving political economy. Moderated by Dr. Richard Green, Director and Lusk Chair in Real Estate at USC’s Lusk Center for Real Estate, the panel will unpack the implications of shifting policies and economic trends for multifamily investment and development strategies. Expect a compelling analysis that builds on the previous session’s commentary and provides a forward-looking perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the multifamily industry.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Networking Areas

Note: Agenda last updated 12/10/2024. Agenda is subject to change. Photos may be taken at the conference and posted online.

Conference Registration

You must first register for the meeting(s) to request a hotel reservation.

Conference attendance fees or waivers do not include hotel room charges. The registration policy is as follows:

Member/Sponsor Type	Comp Registrations	Additional Paid Registration
Executive Committee Members	3	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
Board of Directors Members	1	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
Advisory Committee Members	0	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
Non-members (Registration Opens July 31, 2024)	0	$1,495 each ($1,695 after Jan. 14)
2025 Chair’s Circle Sponsors	8 additional registrations	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
2025 Friends of the Council Sponsors	5 additional registrations	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
2025 Conference Sponsors	1 additional registration	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
2025 DEI Founder Sponsors	4 additional registrations	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
2025 DEI Investor Sponsors	2 additional registrations	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)
2025 DEI Supporter Sponsors	1 additional registration	$995 each ($1,195 after Jan. 14)

NMHC membership dues must be current to register at the NMHC member rate for the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference or the NMHC Annual Meeting. Membership and sponsorship benefits, like meeting registrations, are intended for firm employees and cannot be granted to individuals outside the firm. NMHC reserves the right to close meeting registration should interest exceed availability.

Please Note: Online registration closes January 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registrations and changes received after January 23, 5:00 p.m. ET (including on-site registrations) may not be reflected on the NMHC attendee list. Once online registration has closed, all registrations can be processed onsite once NMHC registration opens on Monday, January 27. Please check the Agenda tab for onsite registration hours.

Meeting Cancellation Policy

Meeting cancellations must be sent in writing to NMHC. Written requests for meeting cancellation refunds received by December 12, 2024 are entitled to a full refund, minus a processing fee of $250. No meeting cancellation refunds will be granted after December 12.

Questions?

Please contact NMHC’s Membership Department at 202/974-2300 or membership@nmhc.org for information regarding registration.

Conference Hotel

ARIA Resort & Casino
3730 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89158

Group Room Rates:

NMHC has set aside a block of rooms for meeting attendees at the Aria Resort & Casino with the group rate starting at $249 per night plus $39.00 daily resort fee. Additional rooms have been blocked at the Vdara Hotel & Spa, which is an all-suites hotel located across the driveway from the Aria North entrance (a 5-minute walk), and the Park MGM Las Vegas, which is connected via enclosed walkway to ARIA. See below for starting group room rates. All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which are currently at 10.5%.

	Starting Nightly Room Rate	Daily Resort Fee
ARIA Resort & Casino	$249.00	$39.00
Vdara Hotel & Spa	$219.00	$39.00
Park MGM Las Vegas	$85.00	$39.00

Please note: The group room rates are special rates for NMHC's attendees that are only available if you make your reservation through the housing company, Staged Right Events.

Reservations

Note: The room blocks at the Conference hotels are currently full on most nights. After registering for the meeting, visit the housing company website to be added to the waitlist and/or find alternative accommodations.

In order to make a hotel reservation request, you will need your Meeting Registration Confirmation Code found on your meeting registration confirmation email.

Note: Due to limited room inventory, NMHC cannot guarantee that all member firms will have reservations at the Aria Resort & Casino, nor that all registrants from the same firm will all be placed in the same hotel. Suites and hotel rooms will sell out early; it’s highly recommended that you submit all your firm’s housing requests (rooms and suites) before the end of July 2024 and any guest name transfers can be made later if needed.

Please check back for more hotel updates.

NMHC uses a centralized hotel reservation company to manage hotel reservations for all of our attendees at the NMHC Annual Meeting and the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference. They manage reservations at all of the Official Conference Hotels and are able to provide assistance with identifying other hotels in the area if needed.

Individuals must be registered for the meeting before making a hotel reservation request.
Upon registering for the meeting(s), you will receive a meeting registration confirmation email which contains the meeting registration confirmation number required to submit your reservation request.
If you registered for both the Apartment Strategies Conference and Annual Meeting, please use your Annual Meeting registration confirmation code to facilitate your hotel reservation request. Only members registered for the Annual Meeting (does not include the Networking Passes) or ASC are eligible to request a room in the main conference hotel.
Priority at the Aria Resort & Casino will be given to attendees with registration for BOTH the NMHC Annual Meeting and the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference.
Hotel reservation requests will be acknowledged via email within 24 hours and confirmed within 14 business days by a separate email. Please Note: Room requests received before August 16 may take up to 30 business days to confirm.
All hotel reservations will require an advance deposit in the amount equal to two nights rate plus taxes and resort fees. Please expect this deposit to be charged to the card provided on the reservation in the month of October. If you need a copy of the folio, please reply to your hotel confirmation email to submit that request.
Canceling your meeting registration will result in your hotel room reservation being canceled.

Sponsor Suite Requests:

Registered attendees from NMHC sponsor firms are eligible to make suite requests. Any registered attendee from a sponsor firm that wishes to request a suite must first complete a regular room request online via the NMHC housing website and then submit a separate Sponsor Suite Request Form (the form will be available on the NMHC housing website.)

Suite requests, suite types, and number of suites assigned per firm cannot be guaranteed to any firm, regardless of sponsorship level, membership level, or past suites reserved by a firm.

Hotel Change/Cancellation Policies:

Full Reservation Cancellations

All hotel reservations will require an advance deposit in the amount of two nights rate plus taxes and resort fee and will be charged to the card in October. Any full reservation cancellations made after December 12, 2024 will entail a forfeiture of the advance deposit.
Full reservation cancellation requests MUST be emailed to info@sreconference.com. Once processed, you will receive a cancellation confirmation email.
Canceling your meeting registration means your hotel room reservation must be canceled. The housing company and NMHC reserve the right to automatically cancel your reservation if you do not.

Reservation Changes

The advance deposit does not guarantee your room if you do not check in on your confirmed arrival date. 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 if there is no notification of a date change. Please notify Staged Right Events 72 hours prior to arrival by email at info@sreconference.com if your plans change so that your reservation can be modified.
Guest room name changes MUST BE EMAILED to info@sreconference.com at least 14 days prior to arrival, after that time, the hotel will be unable to complete the name change.
Changes to your arrival and departure date MUST be emailed to info@sreconference.com. Changes must be sent at least 72 hours prior to arrival and are subject to availability; otherwise, additional room and tax penalties will apply and will be charged to the credit card on file.

Note

No company room blocks will be permitted.
All room requests, reservations and changes are subject to NMHC’s approval and NMHC reserves the right to cancel a hotel reservation at any time.

Ground Transportation:

The ARIA Resort and Vdara Hotel are 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)

Note: All prices listed above are ESTIMATES. Estimated pricing is subject to change at any time and does not include driver gratuity or Meet-and-Greet fees.

Parking at ARIA, Vdara and Park MGM

Self-Parking: $18.00 per day (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.