CONFEREnce Registration

Housing Forecast Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Kick off the day with an in-depth look at the economic trends shaping housing nationwide as well as specific insights for the Carolinas. Presented by Dr. Rob Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders.

(Event not sold separately.)

Lunch Keynote – Communication and Connection: Insights from a Hostage Negotiator

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

From armed standoffs to executive boardrooms, FBI-trained hostage negotiator Scott Tillema brings clarity to communication when the stakes are high. In this powerful keynote, Scott shares real-life stories from the field and translates them into practical, repeatable strategies for leaders and teams. Audiences learn how to build trust quickly, defuse tension before it escalates, and lead hard conversations with confidence and calm. With humor, insight, and tactical tools, Scott challenges traditional communication norms and equips every leader to connect when it counts most.

(Event not sold separately.)

Breakout Sessions

Morning and afternoon breakout sessions will give Leadership Conference attendees the opportunity to dig deeper into timely industry issues, exchange ideas with peers from across the state and bring practical takeaways back to their local associations.

Toolbelt Social

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Unwind after the day’s sessions at the Toolbelt Social, an evening gathering featuring free beer, light bites and builder networking. It’s a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow members, catch up with industry peers and continue the Leadership Conference conversations in a casual setting.