Conference Wrap Up
Thank you to the 139 attendees who joined us in Orlando, Florida, last weekend for the Management Update Conference. Not only did they experience a content-rich program, but we also enjoyed great weather and the magic of Disney all around us!
The goal of attending the conference is to get “updated” on topics that pique your interest to learn more. Marcel Schwantes helped us build the blocks of servant leadership. Kendra Ramirez opened our eyes to the world of artificial intelligence in our shops. Brian Beaulieu made a roaring comeback and laid out the economic facts for the coming year. We learned how to develop others with mentoring and coaching, and Omar Nashashibi got everyone’s attention by sharing how all the craziness in D.C. has ramifications on our businesses. The conference closed out with Melanie Webber (a conference staple) and Rick Grimaldi (Carnac the Magnificent) taking PMPA member questions and answering them in a way only these two could pull off.
All conference speaker presentations are now available for download. They are password-protected (you’ll need your PMPA passwords to access).
Our special thanks to the 22 sponsors of the conference and the Management Update Committee who put together yet another successful program.
We hope to see you all at next year’s Management Update Conference – March 5 – 7, 2026 at the OMNI Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina!