AGENDA

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CEO Reception and Dinner (invitation only)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.  CEO/Vendor Leadership Council Breakfast (invitation only)

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7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Conference Welcome by NRHC Leadership 
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Fireside Chat with Rep. Mark Alford (R, MO-4), Co-Chair of the Real Estate Caucus, and Rep. Josh Harder (D, CA-9), Co-Chair of the Build America Caucus
9:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. CEO Panel: Reflections on Industry Challenges and Opportunities

  • Gary Berman, Tricon Residential
  • Stephen Scherr, Progress Residential/Pretium
  • Bryan Smith, AMH
  • Mark Smith, FirstKey Homes
  • David Todd, Maymont Homes
  • Moderator: Adrianne Todman, NRHC
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break

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11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Remarks by Senator Budd (R, NC), Member, Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NRHC Legislative Briefing 
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Grab and Go Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advocacy Day
Please indicate your interest in participating in meetings with Members of Congress or staff on Capitol Hill on the Registration page
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reception: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

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7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening on your own and sample Washington DC’s amazing dining options.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Remarks by Capitol Hill Leadership

  • Rep. Mike Flood (R, NE-1) – Chairman, U.S. House Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance
  • Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D, MO-5) – Ranking Member, U.S. House Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance

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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Advocacy in Action: State Policy Successes
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break

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10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Future of SFR & BTR: What Comes Next 

  • Sara Doelger, Argosy Real Estate Partners
  • John Isakson, ARK Homes For Rent
  • Scott Jacobsen, Invest with Roots
  • Richard Ross, Quinn Residences 
  • Moderator: Terrie Suit, NRHC

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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Grab and Go Lunch / Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Committee Meetings

  • Communications
  • Ops Tech Committee and Vendor Partner Council (Joint meeting)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Keynote
Charlie Cook
Renowned Political Analyst and Founder of The Cook Report

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2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Refreshment Break

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3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Committee Meetings

  • Legal & Legislative
5:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m. WMN in SFR Private Reception and Monuments by Moonlight Tour (ticketed)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monuments by Moonlight Tour (ticketed)
8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening on your own and sample Washington DC’s amazing dining options.
Friday, May 22, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
 Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Closing General Session: Executive Branch Leadership

HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes

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