Real estate conference by AppFolio brings together top industry voices and breakthrough technology, and charts the course for transformative business performance
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry, today unveiled the exciting lineup of speakers for FUTURE 2025: The Real Estate Conference by AppFolio, taking place October 13-15, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The annual event brings together real estate professionals, industry experts, and technology leaders for three days of impactful ideas and unparalleled connection.
The real estate industry is navigating a pivotal moment of change, balancing economic pressures with rising expectations from residents and owners. Property managers must find new ways to move beyond day-to-day tasks and create lasting value to succeed. At FUTURE 2025, attendees will explore the innovations, strategies, and frameworks to meet these challenges and elevate their business.
FUTURE 2025 will feature a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and visionaries. Edward Norton, acclaimed actor and impact-driven innovator, and Robin Arzón, VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, will headline the mainstage sessions, which will also feature AppFolio Chief Executive Officer Shane Trigg, Chief Technology Officer Matthew Baird, and SVP of Product Kyle Triplett, VP of Product Cat Allday, and Industry Principal Stacy Holden, among others.
Beyond the mainstage, attendees will have the opportunity to explore nearly 60 sessions led by 125 industry speakers covering critical topics such as generative and agentic AI, business intelligence and analytics, and customer experience. The roster of speakers includes:
Industry voices sharing insights on the state of the market: featuring Bradley Johnson, CEO, ProfitCoach and Jay Parsons, Economist, Strategist and Housing Industry Expert
Thought leaders providing practical, battle-tested strategies and frameworks: with Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, MBA, MPM, RMP at Real-Time Consulting Services; Justin Jones, AI Evangelist and Co-founder, The AI XChange; and Peter Lohmann, CEO, RL Property Management
AppFolio customers detailing their real-world experience and proven best practices: including Donald Caster, President, Auben Capital Partners and Gozen Hartman, CEO, Fairlawn
Market innovators discussing the hottest topics in real estate: with Chiccorra Connor, CEO and Founder, Occupancy Heroes Incorporated and Karen Graham, CEO, Karen Graham Consulting
“The tools the industry relies on were built for yesterday’s challenges—focusing solely on transactions and ill-equipped for the complex demands of today,” said Lisa Horner, Chief Marketing Officer at AppFolio. “FUTURE is where we close yesterday’s playbook and come together to unveil the next one.”
