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!
Trick Candles: Preventing Contract Missteps
In this session during the 2026 Conference & Expo, Robert Prince (Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C., Tim Ross (IOC Construction), & Charles Sietmann (Building Technology Consultants, Inc. will talk about preventing contract mistakes.
As CAI-Illinois celebrates 50 years of excellence, Robert Prince (Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C.), Tim Ross (IOC Construction), & Charles Sietmann (Building Technology Consultants, Inc.) share how well-written contracts can hide unexpected challenges that derail projects. Learn how to clearly define scope, manage changes, allocate risk, and communicate effectively to keep projects on track.
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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