2026 CONNECTed Conference

May 11-13, 2026 l Raleigh Convention Center

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2026 AANC CONNECTed CONFERENCE

MAY 11-13, 2026 l RALEIGH, NC
8 CECs

CONNECTed is the premier annual event for our statewide members.
Join us for diverse educational sessions, networking opportunities with peers,
and advocacy efforts for key industry issues at the North Carolina Legislature.

Online registration has officially closed, but it’s not too late to join us! We’ll be accepting onsite registrations at the event.

ITEMS TO NOTE!

Ask Me Anything Lounge

Limited-seat sessions (just 15 folks each) where you get face-time with industry pros. Tuesday during the Trade Show you’ll have 20 minutes to ask anything about Maintenance or Marketing & Sales — get actionable take-aways, no fluff.

Accessibility Enhancement

We’re proud to bring back our live translation platform for a second year! General sessions will once again offer real-time support for attendees who are hard of hearing or who prefer content in another language — ensuring everyone can fully engage and participate.

Social Media Lounge

Step into the ultimate social-sharing hotspot! Our 3-D photo enclosure features bold backdrops, playful props, a ring light, and a phone stand — everything designed so you can snap, tag, and share your conference moment like a pro.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Opening Keynote: Brian Biro

Get ready to kick off the conference with a jolt of inspiration! Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Speaker, known for unlocking the potential in people and organizations. With more than 1,900 presentations delivered to over one million participants worldwide, Brian brings unmatched energy, insight, and heart to the stage. He’s the best-selling author of 16 books, including Beyond Success and his latest release, Lessons from the Legends.

Armed with degrees from Stanford and UCLA, and appearances on Good Morning America and CNN, Brian is celebrated as one of the Top 10 Interactive Keynote Speakers in North America and among the Top 50 Motivational Speakers in the World. His engaging style and breakthrough message will leave you fired up, focused, and ready to lead with purpose.

Closing Keynote: "Marvelless" Mark Kamp

Close out the conference on a high note with “Marvelless” Mark Kamp—best-selling author, Las Vegas headliner, and high-voltage keynote speaker who transforms meetings into rock concert experiences. As CEO of Turn It Up Culture, Mark combines music, motivation, and business strategy to help multifamily teams crank up collaboration, leadership, and performance.

His book, Opportunity Rocks, shares lessons from real rock stars and turns them into actionable takeaways for your team. Described as “Tony Robbins fronting a rock band,” Mark has rocked stages from TEDx to NAA, and his message has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and HBO Max. If you're ready to boost engagement and drive real results—this is the keynote you won’t want to miss.

Questions? Email info@aanconline.org.