On February 20th, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, this year’s CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo will be “Cheers to 50 years of Excellence”, and this year’s sessions bring the information YOU have asked for. There will be education on legal updates, create balance, prevent & de-escalate conflicts, protect home values, contract missteps, insurance claims, AI, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions. Session formats will be interactive and include some rapid response.
Join more than 1,700 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders for the most comprehensive event for community associations in the state of Illinois!
Curious about the kinds of education sessions you can expect to see at this year’s Conference & Expo? Here is a highlight of one of the many options you’ll have to choose from!
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Have Your Cake & Eat it Too: How to Protect Home Values
In this session during the 2026 Conference & Expo, Kevin Hirzel (Hirzel Law, PLC), Sheila Malchiodi (Associa Chicagoland), & Dan Wells (TRG Construction) share how to protect home values.
As CAI-Illinois celebrates 50 years of excellence, Kevin Hirzel (Hirzel Law, PLC), Sheila Malchiodi (Associa Chicagoland), and Dan Wells (TRG Construction) share practical insights on how associations can successfully balance planning, maintenance, and governance to protect and enhance property values. Using a relatable, real-world approach, this session explores budgeting, long-term planning, and effective decision-making strategies that help communities maintain curb appeal, preserve assets, and remain both “sweet and strong” for years to come.
Register to attend the 2026 Conference & Expo: IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 44th Annual – Community Associations Institute Illinois
CAI - Illinois Chapter
The Illinois Chapter of Community Associations Institute serves the educational, business, and networking needs of community associations in the Chicagoland Area. Members include condominium, cooperative, and homeowner...
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