April 30-May 1, 2025 Lancaster County Convention Center
Community Live! is CAI’s annual conference and expo. It represents real community, real connections, live and in person.
🎉 Celebrate CAI Keystone’s 50th Anniversary at Community Live! 2025 🎉
Take a trip through the decades at this milestone event. For the first time, we’re moving our annual conference and expo from the Philadelphia suburbs to the heart of Lancaster. Discover the charm of this beautiful city while connecting with fellow community managers, association board members, and industry professionals.
🌟 What to Expect 🌟
- Live and In Person: Experience real community and real connections in a vibrant, interactive setting.
- Through the Decades: Celebrate the past, present, and future of CAI Keystone with themed sessions, events, and exhibits.
- New Location: Explore Lancaster’s rich history and enjoy the amenities of the Lancaster County Convention Center.
- New features, including a fitness activity for those staying overnight in the conference hotel, a transportation option for those only attending on Thursday, May 1, and fun activities like a photo booth, pet pavilion, caricature artist, and more!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Go Live with CAI and be part of the legacy!
Be the first to register! Complete this form to get on the list to be notified as soon as registration opens for Community Live! 2025
When & Where
Wednesday and Thursday, April 30 & May 1, 2025
Lancaster County Convention Center & Marriott at Penn Square
25 Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
Click here for venue information, directions, and a video tour of the convention center.
Visit Discover Lancaster and learn more about Pennsylvania Dutch Country!
Book Your Stay
Make the most of your Community Live! experience by spending the night! CAI Keystone has secured a hotel room block at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (connected to the convention center). Enjoy the luxury and amenities at a special group room rate of $179.00 per night. Please note: your room must be booked by April 9, 2025 to enjoy the discounted room rate. Rooms must be booked online via this link.
CAI is grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor – Delaware Valley Paving.
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.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Staff and volunteer set-up
12:30 to 4:30 pm
Exhibitor set-up
2:30 pm
Attendee registration opens
3:00 to 3:50 pm
Breakout Sessions
4:00 to 4:50 pm
Breakout Sessions
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception in Freedom Hall
7:00 am
Rise & Shine Fitness – join fellow overnight guests in a walking event in Lancaster City. Includes a map and coffee for participants.
8:30 to 11:00 am
Exhibitor move-in
8:15 am
Registration booths open outside Freedom Hall
9:00 to 9:50 am
Breakout Sessions
10:10 to 11:30 am
General Session with Keynote Speaker and Gold Star Awards
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Associations Marketplace Exhibit Hall Open in Freedom Hall
- Visit exhibitors in Freedom Hall. Click here to see who’s exhibiting!
- Lunch served in the exhibit hall from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
- Homeowner Leader Lounge
- Caricature artist in the Member Engagement Center
- Professional headshot photography lounge from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm (must pre-register)
- Ice Cream Bar from 2:45 to 3:45 pm
- Mystery Booth Prize Announcements at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm. Must be present to win!
1:45 to 3:15 pm Community Chats in the Freedom Hall Classroom
3:45 pm Door Prize Announcements (must be present to win)
4:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibitor breakdown
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