Safe communities are built through preparation, partnership, and thousands of coordinated decisions made long before the public ever sees or experiences an event. Our speakers will talk about Philadelphia's historic summer and share lessons learned that can be applied to your own organization.

SPEAKERS
Stacy A. Irving
Senior Advisor,
Homeland Security Programs & Strategic Partnerships

Presenter:

Julie Murphy | Allied Elevator

Is your building’s elevator approaching the end of its life cycle or curious to learn how long elevators last?

Join us for a focused, practical training session designed for condo boards, property managers, and building engineers responsible for high‑rise properties in downtown Philadelphia.This session breaks down when, why, and how to modernize your elevators—before reliability issues, safety risks, and rising repair costs impact your residents and your budget.

What You’ll Learn

• The true life expectancy of elevator components

• How to spot the warning signs that modernization is needed

• Key differences between older and newer equipment

• The risks and costs of delaying modernization

• What’s included in a full modernization project

• How to budget, plan, and schedule upgrades effectively

•  Strategies for building a long‑term elevator asset plan
  
  Why It Matters

 

Philadelphia’s high‑rise buildings face unique challenges—aging equipment, heavy daily usage, and evolving L&I code requirements. Modernization protects safety, reliability, and property value, while reducing long‑term operating costs.

Presenter:

Evan Dash | Brown & Brown

This presentation explores what it means for a condominium association to become "best in class" from a risk management and insurance perspective. Attendees will learn how a proactive approach to governance, maintenance, vendor management, claims prevention, and overall operational excellence can significantly reduce risk, improve insurability, and position their communities more favorably with insurance carriers. The session will focus on practical strategies that help associations shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive risk management—ultimately leading to stronger long-term outcomes, greater marketability, and more stable insurance costs over time.

Presenters:

Marc Levinson | The Philadelphian, 

Natalie Malawey-Ednie | Watchdog 

Barry Bauman, AMS, CMCA | 5000 Boardwalk Condominium Association

Session details coming soon!