AEI is an educational meeting of national and chapter staff in the city where the NECA Convention will be held. This year, Larry Bell will serve as the chairperson of AEI. In addition to the educational aspect, staff will have an opportunity to begin making preparations for their members' visits to Chicago.
Revamped Agenda
Based on feedback from your recent surveys, we have revamped the structure of NECA AEI 2025 Chicago to deliver an even more impactful experience. Our new agenda is designed to provide you with the best content and enhanced opportunities
for peer-to-peer networking.
Monday, March 3rd
12:00 - 4:30 p.m. — Hotel Tours
Location: Fairmont Lobby
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. — Opening Reception: Open Bar & Light Hors D'oeuvres
Location: International Foyer - Fairmont Hotel
Tuesday, March 4th
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast
Location: International Foyer
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. — Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call & Membership Recruitment Award
Location: International Ballroom
8:15 - 8:55 a.m. — Opening Remarks & Welcome to Chicago
Location: International Ballroom
8:55 - 9:55 a.m. — NECA Fireside Chat with David Long & Larry Bell
Location: International Ballroom
9:55 - 10:05 a.m. — NECA Disaster Relief Fund
Location: International Ballroom
10:05 - 10:25 a.m. — Staff Associates Program Changes. Staff Hiring & Educational Assistance Program
Location: International Ballroom
10:25 - 10:35 a.m. — Break
10:35 - 11:20 a.m. — Labor Relations Update
Location: International Ballroom
11:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. — NECA Education Fireside Chat with Stephanie Adamec & Wanessa Alves, Moderated by Pete Mastrorocco
Location: International Ballroom
12:05 - 1:00 p.m. — Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer East
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. — Roundtable: Anti-Trust Laws Managers Should Know
Location: International Ballroom
2:00 - 2:55 p.m. — General Session: State of AI & AI in a Day
Location: International Ballroom
2:55 - 3:05 p.m. — Break
3:05 - 3:20 p.m. — NECA Convention & NECA Now 2025 Presentation
Location: International Ballroom
3:20 - 4:15 p.m. — ELECTRI Update
Location: International Ballroom
4:15 - 4:45 p.m. — Workforce Development: VEEP
Location: International Ballroom
4:45 p.m. — Day One Adjourns - Evening on Own
Wednesday, March 5th
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. — Breakfast: Sponsored by National Real Estate Advisors
Location: International Foyer
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. — Welcome & Awards
Location: International Ballroom
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. — Breakout Sessions
- The Use of AI in Chapter Operations (State Room)
- Supplier Trends - What We as Managers Need to Know About Them (Ambassador Room)
- How to Recruit & Prepare New Board Members & Trustees (International Ballroom)
9:30 - 9:35 a.m. — Break
9:35 - 10:50 a.m. — Breakout Sessions
- The Use of AI in Chapter Operations (State Room)
- Best Chapter/Member Service Practices (Ambassador Room)
- Managing Stress - Work/Life Balance (International Ballroom)
10:50 - 11:00 a.m. — Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Breakout Sessions
- How to Jointly Prep for Negotiations (International Ballroom)
- Supplier Trends - What We as Managers Need to Know About Them (Ambassador Room)
12:15 - 1:10 p.m. — Lunch
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer East
1:10 - 1:20 p.m. — NECA Adopt-A-School Raffle
Location: International Ballroom
1:20 - 1:50 p.m. — Government Affairs Update
Location: International Ballroom
1:55 - 2:55 p.m. — Roundtable Discussion: Chapter Executive as a Leader
Location: International Ballroom
2:55 - 3:55 p.m. — Roundtable Discussion: What Did You Learn? What Ideas Are You Taking Back to Your Chapter?
Location: International Ballroom
4:00 - 4:10 p.m. — NECA Website Innovations: NECA Book Online and Chapter Websites
Location: International Ballroom
4:10 - 4:15 p.m. — Closing Remarks & Adjournment
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. — Closing Reception: Open Bar & Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
Location: Three Dots & A Dash