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Speakers and Panels
From the Officials Themselves: How Not to Become the Next HOA Headline
What county and city leaders see before disputes explode and how boards can stay ahead of enforcement, escalation, and public fallout
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Jaime Gascon
Board and Code Administration Division Director
Miami-Dade County
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Michael Guerasio
Structural Chief Code Compliance Officer
Board of Rules and Appeals, Broward County
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Michael DiNorscio
Chief Building Official
City of Boca Raton
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Ranya Fakih
Building Safety and Recertification Coordinator
City of Boca Raton
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Aaron Godbey
Founding Partner
Godbey Giardina Law Group
When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value
How boards and unit owners can navigate high-stakes buyout offers, understand commercial real estate, and ensure they are maximizing price
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Greg Togel
Principal
Deco Capital Group
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Cary Cohen
EVP
Blanca Commercial Real Estate
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Jessica Julian
Luxury Realtor
Douglas Elliman
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Ismael Santana
President
Harbor Condominium, North Bay Village
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David Podein
Equity Partner
Haber Law
Annual Meetings & Elections: Governance, Risk & Compliance
Condo & HOA CLE / Panel Program
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Debbie Ellison
Director, Homeowner Leader
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Position
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Roberto Blanch
Shareholder
Siegfried Rivera
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Jayme Gelfand
Regional Sales Officer
First Citizens Bank Position
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Diana Zayas-Bazan
President
Community Associations Institute (CAI) Position
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Lurlaine Gonzalez
VP
Castle Group
Opening Remarks
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Jason Blair
President/Owner
Aastro Roofing
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Austin Victors
Account Executive
Dune Labs
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Michael Wilson
President
CIPP Total Solutions (CTS)
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Melissa Delgado
Schedule & Permit Coordinator
CIPP Total Solutions (CTS)
No Surprises, No Shortcuts: The New Reality of Structural Compliance
How to meet inspection deadlines, control repair costs, and protect your association from financial shock
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Ernesto Cuesta
President
Brickell Homeowners Association
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Alex Argento
SVP - Head of Southeast Operations
AKAM Property Management
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Rene Rodriguez
VP Sales and Marketing
Campany Roofing
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Ben Messerschmidt
COO
Epic Forensics & Engineering, Inc.
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Paul Overton
CEO-Founder
Overton Construction and Consulting
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.
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
Venue
DCOTA
1855 Griffin Rd
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Ballroom: Atrium C
Notes: Please enter through Atrium C doors
Complimentary onsite parking
Agenda
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12:30 PM
2:00 PM
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Registration, Breakfast & Networking
A curated selection of Bisnow’s breakfast staples — fresh croissants, assorted pastries, seasonal sliced fruit, and premium coffee & tea — complemented by avocado toast bites and organic smoothie shooters. |
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2:00 PM
2:15 PM
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Opening Remarks
What you need to know about code compliant CIPP installations )
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2:20 PM
3:05 PM
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From the Officials Themselves: How Not to Become the Next HOA Headline
Before issues ever reach Tallahassee, or the headlines, they pass through local officials. This panel brings together county and city administrators from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, the professionals who serve as the intermediary between associations and state regulators to share how to keep your association stable, respected, and out of crisis mode. |
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3:05 PM
3:30 PM
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Networking Break
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3:30 PM
4:30 PM
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Annual Meetings & Elections: Governance, Risk & Compliance - 1 Hour CLE
Election compliance is no longer a procedural issue, it’s a governance risk issue. This 60-minute CLE program brings together legal counsel, management, election officials, and lenders to break down what actually causes election disputes and how to prevent them before they start. )
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4:35 PM
4:50 PM
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Remarks
The benefits and viability of Water Submetering for Condos and Home Owner Association Communities )
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4:50 PM
6:20 PM
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Lunch
A fresh Caesar salad with focaccia croutons and parmesan shavings, followed by marinated churrasco with chimichurri and pan-roasted salmon with lemon beurre blanc. Served alongside brown butter green beans and saffron-scented yellow rice with peas. |
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6:25 PM
6:40 PM
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Remarks
Roof to Wall Connections & Secondary Water Barrier protections, and how they affect your insurance premiums. )
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6:45 PM
7:30 PM
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When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value
For many associations, the question isn’t “if” — it’s “when.” This isn’t about pushing sales. It’s about understanding leverage. Because once you enter a termination conversation, you are in the commercial real estate world and you need to know how it works. This panel brings together all sides including the developer, the association, the brokers and attorneys who have sat at the table, structured these deals, challenged them, defended them, and closed them. |
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7:30 PM
7:45 PM
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Networking Break
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7:45 PM
8:30 PM
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No Surprises, No Shortcuts: The New Reality of Structural Compliance
Structural compliance isn’t new. But the pressure is. What’s changed isn’t the law, it’s the consequences of getting it wrong. This panel brings together a general contractor, structural engineer, property manager, roofer, and HOA president who are actively navigating recertification right now because compliance isn’t about checking a box, It’s about making your building safe, financially stable, and insurable without destabilizing your community. |
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8:30 PM
9:00 PM
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Post-Event Networking
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