Cultivate returns to the rental housing industry with new dates and a vibrant new location. Join the next generation of senior leaders to tackle industry challenges and grow your network at this intimate, highly strategic event, February 17-18, 2026 in Nashville, TN.
Registration
Cultivate is designed to be a peer to peer networking event. As such, registration is limited and NAA reserves the right to reject the registration of anyone that does not meet the requirements. Registration for suppliers is limited to sponsors only.
Contact sponsorship@naahq.org if you’re interested in sponsoring Cultivate.
Early Bird Registration: $1,195 (until January 7, 2026)
Regular Registration: $1,395 (January 8 – February 16, 2026)
Education Session Highlights
2026 Emcee: Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch is Chief People Officer and board member at Cardinal Group Companies, a visionary leader at the intersection of people, technology, and the future of work. A noted Fortune 500 global executive, Peter brings deep expertise across Operations, HR, and IT.
Passionate about the evolving relationship between AI and the human workforce, Peter explores how emerging technologies can augment leadership, transform talent strategies, and enhance the employee experience while keeping authenticity at the core.
A TEDx speaker renowned for his electrifying connection with audiences, Peter resides in Denver, Colorado, and has inspired leaders on five continents with his message of success through authenticity.
10 - 10:10 a.m. | Welcome/Orientation
10:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Keynote and Workshop
12:15 - 1 p.m. | Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
- Stop the Blame Game: Reclaiming Radical Accountability Even When It Hurts
- Digital Overload, Diminished Returns: How Tech Fatigue is Undermining Your Bottom Line
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
- The Death of Preventive Maintenance: Reprioritizing Preventive Maintenance as a Major Business Objective
- The Empty Bench: Finding Hidden Assets in Unexpected Places
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | AI and the Wild Wild West of MFH: Taming Risk, Driving Results
4:45 - 5 p.m. | Day One Wrap Up
5 - 7 p.m. | Reception
9 - 9:45 a.m. | Breakfast with Legal/Legislative
10 - 10:55 a.m. | Inspire and Communicate: The C-Suite Messaging Blueprint
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
- Running on Z: Redefining the Gen Z Workplace
- Is The Juice Worth the Squeeze: Balancing Customer Experience and Cost Discipline
12 - 12:50 p.m. | Lunch
1 - 2 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
- The Pressure Test: Executive Decisions in a Volatile Multifamily Landscape
- Integrating AI: Enhance Your Company Culture’s Algorithm
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | No Time to Lead: Breaking Free from Busy to Do What Matters Most!
3:15 - 4 p.m. | Wrap Up / Actions Moving Forward
Sponsors
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