2024 Annual Conference & Expo
Community Live! is the region’s premier event for cooperatives, condominiums and homeowner associations.
Community Live! is CAI’s annual conference and expo. It represents real community, real connections, live and in person.
Go Live with CAI on April 10-11, 2024
at Valley Forge Casino, King of Prussia, PA
You could win $500 in the mystery booth contest!
When and Where
Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, 2024
Valley Forge Casino, 1160 First Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
For venue information, directions, etc., visit the resort website. Parking is free at Valley Forge Casino. Park in the rear lot and enter the building through the Valet Park casino entrance
CAI is grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor – Macadam Company. 
This is a free event for homeowner members of the Keystone Chapter!
Continuing Education for Managers
Community association managers can earn up to 4 continuing education credits (CEU) by attending the 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. The keynote session and each breakout session is worth 1 CEU.
Hotel Reservations – Spend the Night for the Full Conference Experience
CAI has secured a limited hotel room block in the Casino Tower at Valley Forge Casino. Reserve your hotel room online via this link. Select the dates of your stay, and book at the group rate. Rooms are located in the Casino Tower. Or, call (610) 354-8118 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM to book your room via phone. Guests must state the exact group code (CAID24C) or the group name “Community Associations Institute” when calling in to make a reservation so that the call center will place the guest in the correct room block. Deadline to reserve your room is March 20, 2024.
Schedule at a Glance
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Staff and volunteer set up in the Event Center.
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Exhibitor Set Up in the Event Center
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Registration booths open in the Event Center
3:30 pm to 4:20 pm
Breakout Sessions
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception & Opening Ceremony in the Exhibit Hall
Gather at the entrance to the Exhibit Hall at 4:45 PM for the Opening Ceremony and witness the Torch carried into the exhibit hall as we declare Community LIVE! officially open!
7:45 am to 1:30 pm
Registration booths open in the Event Center
- Continental Breakfast served near registration until 10:00 am
8:30 am to 10:30 am
Exhibitor Set Up in the Event Center.
8:15 am to 9:05 am
Breakout Sessions
9:15 am to 10:45 am
General Session with Keynote Speaker and Gold Star Awards in The Venue
10:55 am to 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Exhibit Hall and Member Engagement Center Open
- Visit the exhibit hall in the Event Center. Click here to see who’s exhibiting!
- Lunch served in the exhibit hall from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Member Engagement Center Square open
- Get a professional head shot photo from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (must pre-register)
- Visit the Ice Cream Bar from 1:30 to 2:30 PM
- Have a drink at the Exhibit Hall Bar from 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM. See bar sponsors for drink tickets!
- Mystery Booth Prize Announcements at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Must be present to win!
3:15 pm – Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibitor breakdown
CONNECT at Community LIVE!
Member Engagement Center Square
Stop by the Member Engagement Center Square in the center of the exhibit hall where you can take part in the following activities:
- Chat with the PA LAC on Legislative Initiatives & Learn about the 2024 Ladies on the Links Golf Outing
- Learn about the CAI Political Action Committee
- New Members – chat with a New Member Ambassador
- Ask questions of CAI Staff and Board Members and get more engaged with CAI Keystone.
PLAY at Community LIVE!
Stop by the Photo Booth
Take a selfie or join up with a few friends for some fun photos in the Photo Booth inside the Expo Hall.
Headshot Lounge
Need a new professional head shot? Sign up to have your photo taken in the Head Shot Lounge on Thursday between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM (must pre-register).
Ice Cream!
Enjoy a scoop on us at the Ice Cream Bar in the Expo Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Pet Pavilion
Our popular Pet Pavilion returns! Stop by the Pet Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday! Say hi to our visiting dogs and cats from Brandywine Valley SPCA, and you may just fall in love with and adopt a new pet! Thank you to OK Painting, our 2024 Pet Pavilion Sponsor.
Door Prizes & Mystery Booth Contest
Drop your business card in designated containers at participating exhibitor’s booths and get a chance to win a cash prize during our Mystery Booth Cash Prize drawing, held at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 PM. In addition to the Mystery Booth Cash Prizes, many exhibitors will be offering door prizes and other giveaways, so be sure to visit EVERY exhibitor.
It’s Better with a Buddy!
Managers – Don’t fly solo! Bring a board member with you at no extra charge. An educated board is a manager’s best friend. Email your buddy’s name to CAI staff and we’ll get them registered.
Homeowner members already enjoy complimentary access, so why not share the wealth of knowledge? If your board member is not a CAI member, we’ll register them to attend as your guest, at no extra charge!
Early Bird Registration*
- Homeowners – Free for chapter members; $79 for non-members
- Managers – $59 for members; $139 for non-members. Non-member managers – scroll down for your special offer!
- Non-exhibiting Business Partners – the 2024 Expo is only open to business partner attendees who are exhibitors at the event. Visit this link if you are interested in exhibiting.
*Early bird registration deadline is March 20, 2024. After March 20, the above registration fees will increase by $20. Register early and save!
Managers who attend Community Live! can earn up to 4 continuing education credits.
Covid-19 Code of Conduct
The chapter has adopted a Covid Code of Conduct for all in person meetings and events. Whenever you register for an event, you agree to abide by the terms of these policies. Click here for the Covid-19 Code of Conduct for Events.
By submitting a registration for a CAI chapter program or event, attendees agree to the CAI Communicable Disease Related Hold Harmless, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement. Click the link to review the terms of this waiver. You will be required to agree to the terms of this waiver in the event registration checkout process.
Non Member Managers Save with this Special Offer
Register at the special rate of $169 and receive a one year manager membership in CAI and registration to this program*. Note…there is no early bird discount for this registration option. This represents a 17% savings off the itemized cost of membership plus a conference registration.
*Non-Members joining at the special rate of $169 will receive a one year manager membership in CAI and the Keystone Chapter. Your membership dues of $145 is allocated as follows:
- Membership Fee $125
- Advocacy Support Fee $20
- Total Membership Dues: $145
Every dollar of the mandatory $20 Advocacy Support Fee goes directly to states with Legislative Action Committees and supports the efforts of CAI to represent and protect our members on state legislative and regulatory issues. $39 of annual membership dues is for your non-refundable subscription to Common Ground™ and $35 of annual membership dues is for your non-refundable subscription to Community Manager. IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION: Under the provisions of section 1070(a) of the Revenue Act passed by Congress in 12/87, please note that gifts to CAI are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. CAI estimates that the non-deductible portion of your dues is 17%.
Visit www.caionline.org/advocacydisclosure for state exceptions that may apply to you. For specific guidelines concerning your particular tax situation, consult a tax professional. CAI’s Federal ID number is 23-7392984.
Meet Our Amazing Major Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Name Badge
Welcome Reception
Keynote Speaker
Pet Pavilion
Lunch
Breakfast
Registration Booth
Member Engagement Center
Entertainment
Exhibit Hall Bar
Ice Cream Social
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