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South Florida HOA & Condo Association Series: Annual Kickoff

Thu Mar 12, 2026

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South Florida HOA & Condo Association Series: Annual Kickoff

The Latest in Compliance, Enforcement & Other Hot Topics Shaping Florida Communities

FREE for HOA Board Members & Condo Associations

Thursday March 12 2026 @ 7:00 AM EDT

$280.00

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Registration for HOA Board & CAMs

If you are a CAM or HOA Board Member, please fill out this form to request your complimentary ticket.

General Admission

$280.00 /ticket

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All CAMs or HOA Board Members Attend For Free - Apply Below

If you are a CAM or HOA Board Member, please fill out this form or email elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com to request your complimentary ticket. 

Speakers and Panels

Regulatory & Compliance Update

What Every Board Needs to Know in 2026

Ana Barbosa

Ana Barbosa

Administrative Director, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals
Jaime Gascon

Jaime Gascon

Board and Code Administration Division Director, Miami-Dade County
Michael DiNorscio

Michael DiNorscio

Chief Building Official, City of Boca Raton
Ranya Fakih

Ranya Fakih

Building Safety and Recertification Coordinator, City of Boca Raton
Aaron Godbey
Moderator

Aaron Godbey

Founding Partner, Godbey Giardina Law Group

Board Member & CAM 1-Hour Certification Course

Diana Zayas-Bazan

Diana Zayas-Bazan

President, Community Associations Institute (CAI) Position

Condo Buyouts, Redevelopment & the Future of Aging Buildings

Understanding Your Options Before It’s Too Late

Greg Togel

Greg Togel

Principal, Deco Capital Group
Cary Cohen

Cary Cohen

EVP, Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Ismael Santana

Ismael Santana

President, Harbor Condominium, North Bay Village
David Podein
Moderator

David Podein

Equity Partner, Haber Law

Reserves & SIRS: Building Financial Resilience for the Long Haul

Safeguarding Your Community’s Future by Planning Ahead

Ernesto Cuesta

Ernesto Cuesta

President, Brickell Homeowners Association
Ben Messerschmidt

Ben Messerschmidt

COO, Epic Forensics & Engineering, Inc.

Opening Remarks

Why Attend Bisnow's HOA & Condo Association Series: Annual Kickoff

Bisnow’s first full-day HOA & Condo event brings together top industry professionals, service providers, legal experts and condo developers to help you navigate the evolving world of condo communities . Attendees have access to networking with hundreds of board and association members and six timely, educational panel discussions. From navigating new legislative mandates and SIRS requirements to understanding condo buyouts, fractional ownership, and condo hotel operations, this kickoff will equip you with actionable strategies to protect property values, maintain compliance, and lead your community with confidence. Admission is free with registration. Don’t miss this essential event for anyone involved in managing or leading an HOA or condo association.

 

Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:

 

  • A legislation update on HOA and condo operations, budgets, and transparency.
  • What enforcement priorities and compliance deadlines mean for your board in the year ahead.
  • Proven strategies for navigating board elections, conflict resolution, and owner engagement.
  • Tools to foster transparency, streamline communication, and strengthen community trust.
  • The legal and financial framework behind condo terminations and redevelopment opportunities.
  • How to ensure fair representation, valuation accuracy, and owner protection during a buyout.
  • How emerging ownership models are impacting property values, insurance, and governance.
  • Best practices for drafting and enforcing rental and occupancy rules in evolving communities.
  • How shared costs, staffing, and maintenance differ when your association operates within a hotel.
  • Ways to align owner interests with hospitality operators through transparent management agreements.
  • How to interpret and implement your Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) to stay compliant.
  • Cost-containment and capital planning strategies that safeguard your association’s long-term solvency.

 

For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Event Producer, Elizabeth Herrgott, at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact Jordan.Hinsch@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

DCOTA
1855 Griffin Rd
Dania Beach, FL 33004

Ballroom: Atrium C
Notes: Please enter through Atrium C doors


Parking Information:

Complimentary onsite parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
CIPP Total Solutions
9:20 AM
10:05 AM
Regulatory & Compliance Update
Get up to speed on how legislative changes affecting condominiums and HOAs are unfolding in the new year. Legal experts, state leaders and regulators unpack new compliance timelines, financial transparency rules, and enforcement priorities. Learn how to prepare for inspections, adopt compliant budgets, and avoid costly penalties.
10:05 AM
10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Remarks
Dune Labs Inc
10:50 AM
11:35 AM
Board Member and CAM 1-Hour Certification Course
Community Associations Institute
11:35 AM
1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
Remarks
Aastro Roofing
1:20 PM
2:05 PM
Condo Buyouts, Redevelopment & the Future of Aging Buildings
With older buildings facing mounting maintenance and recertification costs, developers and attorneys explain how condo terminations and buyouts work and what protections owners and boards should seek. Understand valuation, majority vote requirements, and how to ensure fair representation for all owners.
2:05 PM
2:20 PM
Networking Break
2:20 PM
3:05 PM
Insurance, Reserves & SIRS: Building & Financial Resilience for the Long Haul
Florida’s insurance market and new reserve mandates have made financial planning more critical than ever. Experts unpack how to interpret and implement your SIRS cost-containment strategies, capital planning, and how to fund long-term repairs without overburdening residents. Learn how to communicate financial realities clearly and protect your association’s solvency.
3:05 PM
3:30 PM
Post-Event Networking

Interested In Other Events In This Series?

HOA & Condo Association Series: Property Management - June 18th, 2026
HOA & Condo Association Series: Finance & Reserves - August 20th, 2026
HOA & Condo Association Series: 2027 Forecast - November 12th, 2026

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