AGENDA

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Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions will be available on a first come, first serve basis. There is no pre-selection process—attendees will choose their sessions on-site. We recommend arriving early to secure a spot in your preferred session.

Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Welcome Reception5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Salon CDEF
Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Salon CDEF
Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AM River Terrace Room
Welcome to Building Opportunities Summit8:30 AM - 9:15 AMCindi Petito, VGM & Associates
Jim Greatorex, Greator Experience		Salon AB
Live at Home Benchmarking Report: Trends & Insights 9:15 AM - 9:45 AMTyler Coulander, VGM Group
Cindi Petito, VGM & Associates		Salon AB
The Connected Home Advantage: Making Technology Work for Everyone 9:45 AM - 10:30 AMJoseph Castonguay, AutoslideSalon AB
Panel: Why you Need to have Financing and Funding Options for your Home Access Business10:45 AM - 11:45 AMJim Greatorex, Greator Experience
Tara Ballman, Longbridge Financial
Margaux Fly, Hearth
Justin Oakley, Oakley Home Access		Salon AB
Accessibility Metrics: Proving the Value in Home Access 11:45 AM - 12:30 PMCarolyn Sithong, Home for Life DesignSalon AB
Bites, Booths & Banter!12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Salon CDEF
Exhibit Hall 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Salon CDEF
Selling Benefits of Home Access2:30 PM - 3:30 PMBj Anderson, QP3 Training Systems, Inc.Salon AB
Welcome to Tomorrow: The Smart Home Revolution 3:30 PM - 4:00 PMBrad Rampt, Home Smart AssistantSalon AB
Mix & Mingle: First-Timers & Familiar Faces 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Foyer (outside of Salon A-E)
Breakout Session: Safer Transfers: The Case for Overhead Lift Systems4:45 PM - 5:15 PMMatt Belsole, Hovertech / MoliftMilam
Breakout Session: The Connected Home: Enhancing Safety and Wellness for Veterans and Seniors4:45 PM - 5:15 PMBrad Rampt, Home Smart AssistantTravis
Breakout Session: Trends & Insights Across the Healthcare Continuum4:45 PM - 5:15 PMTyler Coulander, VGM GroupBowie
Breakout Session: Handling Objections in Home Access Sales4:45 PM - 5:15 PMBj Anderson, QP3 Training Systems, Inc.Valero
Breakout Session: Trends & Insights Across the Healthcare Continuum5:30 PM - 6:00 PMTyler Coulander, VGM GroupBowie
Breakout Session: Handling Objections in Home Access Sales5:30 PM - 6:00 PMBj Anderson, QP3 Training Systems, Inc.Valero
Breakout Session: The Connected Home: Enhancing Safety and Wellness for Veterans and Seniors5:30 PM - 6:00 PMBrad Rampt, Home Smart AssistantTravis
Breakout Session: Safer Transfers: The Case for Overhead Lift Systems5:30 PM - 6:00 PMMatt Belsole, Hovertech / MoliftMilam
Special Guest Appearance7:00 PM - 7:15 PM Salon C
Banquet Dinner 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM Salon C
Entertainment - Michael's Magic8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Salon C
Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Breakfast7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Salon C
Panel: Alternative Funding Solutions for Long Term Care8:30 AM - 9:30 AMChris Orestis, Retirement Genius
Carmen Perry, Paradigm Senior Services
Tara Ballman, Longbridge Financial		Salon AB
The Retail Mindset for Home Access 9:30 AM - 10:00 AMJim Greatorex, Greator ExperienceSalon AB
How to Start (or Grow) an Accessible or Age in Place Bathroom Remodeling Business10:15 AM - 11:00 AMMike Foti, Innovate Building SolutionSalon AB
Panel: Supporting Dignity at Home: Accessibility Solutions for Bariatric Clients 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMCindi Petito, VGM & Associates
Kendall Cox, Enduring Home Solutions
Trace Schwerman, Enduring Home Solutions
Rebecca Tapia, Aressana Health, PLLC		Salon AB
Forks, Friends & Formed Connections 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Salon C
Breakout Session: The Future of Home Accessibility Under the Big Beautiful Bill 1:15 PM - 2:00 PMChris Orestis, Retirement GeniusBowie
Breakout Session: Best Practices for Providing Stair Railings & Grab Bars1:15 PM - 2:00 PMMartin Simenc, Home Safety ServicesTravis
Breakout Session: Bathroom Safety with Aqua Grip 1:15 PM - 2:00 PMFrankie Swift-Morello, Aqua Grip
Ryan Lasky, Aqua Grip		Valero
Breakout Session: From Insight to Impact: Home Access Solutions that Change Lives1:15 PM - 2:00 PMLiz Morand, Human Care GroupMilam
Breakout Session: From Insight to Impact: Home Access Solutions that Change Lives2:15 PM - 3:00 PMLiz Morand, Human Care GroupMilam
Breakout Session: The Future of Home Accessibility Under the Big Beautiful Bill2:15 PM - 3:00 PMChris Orestis, Retirement GeniusBowie
Breakout Session: Bathroom Safety with Aqua Grip2:15 PM - 3:00 PMFrankie Swift-Morello, Aqua Grip
Ryan Lasky, Aqua Grip		Valero
Breakout Session: Best Practices for Providing Stair Railings & Grab Bars2:15 PM - 3:00 PMMartin Simenc, Home Safety ServicesTravis
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Exhibit Hall Floor Plan – Marriott Hotel