Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 16, 2026
Valley Forge Casino • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
🎪 Big Ideas. Big Connections. Under the Big Top. 🎪
Join hundreds of community association leaders at the region’s premier event.
Engage in ‘Big Ideas Under the Big Top’ at Community Live!🎪
Community Live! 2026 invites you to step into a world of innovation and imagination with Big Ideas Under the Big Top at Valley Forge Casino.
What to Expect 🌟
Expect a spirited atmosphere filled with:
- Educational sessions led by industry experts
- Networking with community managers and homeowner leaders
- Interactive exhibits and engaging sponsor booths
- Fresh ideas and forward-thinking best practices
Step Right Up🎡
Thanks to the continued generosity of our program partners and sponsors, Big Ideas Under the Big Top is a free event for CAI Keystone Homeowner Leader members.
Earn up to 4 CEUs🎓
Community association managers can earn up to four continuing education credits by attending Community Live! 2026.
The keynote session and each breakout session are worth 1 CEU.
Event Details and Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 & 16, 2026
The Event Center at Valley Forge Casino
1160 1st Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Early Bird Registration*
Early bird registration deadline is April 1, 2026. After April 1st, the above registration fees will increase by $20. Register early and save!
- Homeowners – Free for chapter members; $119 for non-members. Non-member homeowners – join today and attend for free!
- Managers – $69 for members; $139 for non-members. Non-member managers – join today and save on registration fees!
- Non-exhibiting Business Partners – the 2026 Expo is only open to business partner attendees who are exhibitors at the event. Visit this link if you are interested in exhibiting.
Managers who attend Community Live! can earn up to 4 continuing education credits.
Book Your Stay
Make the most of your Community Live! experience by spending the night!
CAI Keystone has secured a hotel room block at Valley Forge Casino, the home of our 2026 show. Enjoy the luxury and amenities at a special group room rate. Rooms must be booked online.
Day One Schedule
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 I
- Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
- Board Member / Manager Partnership: How to Work as a Team
- What to Do While Waiting – Restoration Basics
4:00 to 4:50 pm Breakout Sessions II
- Resale Resilience: How to Follow the Resale Certificate Law and Retain Your Sanity
- Deep Dive: Navigating the Choices for Electronic Voting and Overcoming Challenges
- Productivity in a Chaotic World
5:00 to 7:00 pm Welcome Reception in the Event Center
Day Two Schedule
7:00 to 7:40 am Sunrise Stretch – Start your day with an amazingly energizing all-levels Yoga & Pilates session led by Premier Building Restoration’s Jacqueline Griffiths in the Magnolia Room. This is a Bring Your Own Mat event and is perfect for attendees staying overnight at the hotel.
Please plan to arrive in the Magnolia Room by 6:55 AM.
8:30 to 10:15 am Exhibitor move-in
8:15 am Registration counters open in the Event Center
9:00 to 10:30 am General Session with Keynote Speaker and Gold Star Awards Presentation
10:40 to 11:30 am Breakout Sessions III
- The R.E.S.T. Workshop
- Building Maintenance: Condition Assessments & Inspections
- Chasing Ghosts: Collecting Assessments When the Owner Has Disappeared or Died
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Associations Marketplace Exhibit Hall Open in the Event Center
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Visit exhibitors in the Event Center. Click here to see who’s exhibiting (coming soon)!
- Lunch Served in the exhibit hall from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
- Attendee Lounge
- Pet Pavilion
- Caricature artist in the Member Engagement Center
- CAI PA PAC Silent Auction
- Professional headshot photography lounge from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (must pre-register. Link to register will be in your annual conference registration confirmation email)
- Ice Cream Bar from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
- Mystery Booth Prize Announcements at 1:15, 2:15, and 2:45 pm. Must be present to win!
- Exhibitor Door Prize Announcements beginning at 2:45 pm. Must be present to win!
3:00 pm Event ends. Exhibit Hall Closes / Exhibitor breakdown
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