Call for Presentations

Would you like to speak at this year’s Convention? Please download the Call for Presentations, complete it and return to Regina Sánchez, by or before February 14. The Convention Planning Committee will meet shortly after the due date to discuss all proposals.

Keep visiting this website as we continue to update it.

Guestroom Reservations

Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Peppermill Reno. Get the nightly rate of $120 in the Peppermill Tower Run of House or the nightly rate of $170 in the Tuscany Tower Run of House (Sunday thru Thursday). The cut-off date for reservations is August 30. The rate will not be available for reservations received on August 31 and thereafter.

Please click here to book hotel reservations. Attendees can also call Peppermill Reservations at 800-282-2444 and mention code AWMHC25.

Please remember, the resort NEVER hires/retains a third-party organization to offer lower rates. Do not fall into this scam should you get an email or phone call.

Registration Fees and Registration

The registration fees are listed below. 

                       Before August 22        On or After August 23

Member                 $525 pp                            $595 pp
Non-Member      $1,050 pp                         $1,190 pp
 

Education, Networking and Entertainment

Owners rely on managers to find opportunities to ensure the successful operation of their communities. Here, you will find everything you will need, on a professional level, we’ll blend educational programs with entertainment and networking forums so that you can succeed in this business. We will feature seminars with industry experts focused on shaping our future and our communities; sessions covering practical business issues; opportunities to network with other industry leaders; and a dynamic Expo to make your attendance worthwhile!
 

Expo

The Expo will open right after the Kick-Off Lunch on Tuesday. Later on in the day, we will once again have the wine tasting event during the Welcome Reception. A dinner buffet is included in full registrations. Connect with exhibitors who will feature delicious wines while you network. 

The well-received dessert reception on the Expo floor after Wednesday’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon will take place again! We will offer you a full day of Expo events the second day — a dynamic Expo will make your attendance worthwhile!

Exhibitor Forms

A downloadable packet for exhibit registrations will be available here on this website page. 

No-Cost Networking Event

Before we get to business, we are going to start you off with a no-cost, no-host networking event where you can catch up with industry colleagues during a leisure evening.

Would this be your first WMA Convention? Then you must come to this networking event. Introduce yourself and make connections with people who will give you helpful advice for years to come!
 

Highlights

Kick-Off Lunch — Tuesday, October 7

You are invited to the Kick-Off Lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.! We are going to begin the afternoon with a delicious plated lunch while giving you ample opportunity to network with friends. Remember, there’s always a new face in the crowd — introduce yourself and welcome first time attendees. Make them feel good about joining WMA and being a part of this wonderful, resourceful organization!

President Andy Balaguy will welcome you and officially open the 2025 WMA Convention and Expo. After lunch, the scholarship recipients from this year’s Frank J. Evans Charitable Foundation will be announced. Greg Evans will reveal this year’s recipients for deserving youth residing in WMA-member communities. Perhaps one of them is from your community! After that, WMA’s Legislative Advocate, Chris Wysocki, will give a brief legislative update and announce the winners of WMA’s hotly contested golf tournament held on Monday, October 6.

Right after lunch, you’ll head into the opening of the Expo.


Expo Opening — Tuesday, October 7

The Expo will once again open right after lunch! You will have over two hours on the Expo floor before returning to the educational seminars.


Welcome Reception and Wine Tasting — Tuesday, October 7

It’s become a tradition! You will LOVE this wine tasting event. This evening includes a dinner buffet in the Expo. We have planned another exciting show for you! Exhibitors have been invited to bring their favorite wines again! This is always a great time to reconnect with other Expo attendees or get to know new people! The Expo continues on Wednesday, stopping only for the Annual Meeting and Luncheon.

Stop in between seminars! You’ll experience a dynamic day interacting with outstanding exhibitors who represent cutting edge products and services of the industry. Drawings will be held at the close of Expo on Wednesday.

The Expo will close at 3:00 p.m. — don’t miss the drawings!


Annual Meeting and Luncheon — Wednesday, October 8

Take a well-deserved break from the fast paced action of the Expo and educational seminars. Join us for the Annual Meeting and Luncheon. It is a great opportunity to be introduced to new members, as well as continuing members of WMA’s leadership — all in one place.

A plated lunch is provided — delicious food and drink to satisfy your hungry appetite. This is followed with our formal program. An award will be presented to a deserving member whose political contributions have stood out above and beyond all those who continuously support WMA. Another award will be presented to a member whose selfless contributions have impacted the industry. During the Annual Meeting, you’ll also learn the state of WMA, and see the new Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026 elected and sworn in.

Once all the business has been dealt with, don’t be in such hurry! We haven’t forgotten dessert! Come follow us into the Expo and enjoy your dessert as you visit our exhibitors one more time!


President’s Dinner Dance — Wednesday, October 8
You are cordially invited to WMA’s signature black tie event. It will be held on Wednesday evening in a beautifully appointed ballroom. Wear your finest! However, if business casual suits you best, that is good too! We will be there to warmly welcome you — our honored guests — to this annual President’s Dinner Dance. As you walk into the exquisitely decorated ballroom, you know that a captivating evening awaits you.

The magic begins the moment you arrive. Join family, friends and colleagues for an elegant meal, then sit back the Frank J. Evans Charitable Foundation draws tickets for the cash raffle! I Let’s get you in the mood as we celebrate the new President of the WMA Board of Directors, Bob Baranek, being sworn into office and delivering his inaugural address. Next, join us in feting the 2025 recipient of WMA’s most recognized and esteemed honor: The Busch, Carr & McAdoo Memorial Award.

Finally, after we have wrapped up the business, we have invited Eevaan Tré back to close out the evening. You loved dancing to this band in 2022 and 2024, so we are going to end this evening with you dancing the night away! We promise this will be an evening you will long remember! 
 

Schedule

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

Golf Tournament —  (optional) — More information will be posted here soon.

Badges/Tickets Pick Up for Pre-registered Convention Attendees
    1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Networking Event Reception
    5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

Registration Opens
    8:00 a.m.

Coffee Service & Pastries
   7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Educational Seminars
    9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Kick-Off Lunch
    11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Expo Opens
    12:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Educational Seminars
    3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception and Wine Tasting
    4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

Registration Opens
    8:00 a.m.

Expo Hours
    7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Breakfast in Expo
    7:30 to 8:45 a.m.

Educational Seminars
    9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Pre-Lunch Cocktails in Expo
    11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting and Luncheon
    12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Desserts and Drawings in Expo
    1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Expo Closes
    2:30 p.m.

Educational Seminars
    2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

President’s Dinner Dance
    5:30 to 6:30 p.m.      Pre-Dinner Cocktails
    6:30 to 10:00 p.m.    Dinner Dance

Sponsors

A downloadable list of Sponsorship Opportunities will be available here in the links provided above the staff photo. Direct any queries to Regina Sánchez at regina@wma.org or 916.288.4034.

Future WMA Conventions & Expos

• 2025 Convention
  Peppermill Reno
  2707 South Virginia Street
  Reno, NV 89502
  
  October 6 – 9, 2025
  Visit us at wma.org/conv2025 (site is expected to open May 2025).
   
• 2026 Convention
  M Resort Spa Casino
  12300 Las Vegas Boulevard South
  Henderson, NV 89044
  
  October 26 – 29, 2026
   
• 2027 Convention
  Peppermill Reno
  2707 South Virginia Street
  Reno, NV 89502
  
  October 18 – 21, 2027
   
• 2028 Convention
  TBD
   
• 2029 Convention
  Peppermill Reno
  2707 South Virginia Street
  Reno, NV 89502
  
  October 22 – 25, 2029