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2026 State of the Industry Breakfast

CAI's Managers Committee presents the Chapter's annual State of the Industry Breakfast 2026! Join us at The Union League of Philadelphia for a deep dive on the past, present and future of community associations.

Schedule at a Glance

8:15 AM - Registration & Hot Breakfast, Sponsor Tables

8:55 AM to 9:05 AM - Welcome and Sponsor recognition

9:05 AM to 10:00 AM - Opening Session

11:15 AM Closing Announcements

Opening Session: 2026 State of the Industry: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities for Community Associations 

As we embark on a new year in community association management, the 2026 “State of the Industry” presentation offers a comprehensive look at the current landscape — and where we’re headed.

Kelly Zibell, AMS, PCAM with Communitas
2026 President-Elect of Community Associations Institute Board of Trustees

Closing Session Panel Discussion:

After a brief overview of what we're seeing and the evolution of the industry, our team will cover trends impacting most community associations. This will include trends such as: 

Aquatics, fitness and wellness, food and beverage, pets, resident events, technology, and more  
Trends in costs associated with insurance, utilities, staffing, and amenities   
Revenue-generating strategies to combat rising operational costs   
Future-proofing insights for long-term capital planning  

We will review trends impacting all types of communities – high-rise, master-planned, and condo/HOA. 

Presenter: Michael Mendillo

Panelists: 
TBD

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Don’t miss out! Register by December 21, 2025 for Early Bird Savings and enjoy $20 off the regular registration fees below. 

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Registration Fee:
CAI Member Managers - $69; Non-members - $139
CAI Member Homeowners -$59; Non-members - $119
CAI Member Business Partners -$79; Non-members - $149

Payment for event registrations is expected at the time of registration.

Managers attending this program for continuing education will only be awarded credits for those sessions you attend. Managers who leave the program early will not receive the full continuing education credits for this program.

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 This course is (pending) by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. This course will earn managers (2) continuing education credit hours.

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