Connect
Connect with your peers across the Epcon Franchise network and the Epcon Communities corporate regions.
Engage
Engage with top-notch keynote speakers and industry experts during a variety of breakout sessions.
Celebrate
Celebrate with the teams that have brought the simply remarkable experience that is expected from an Epcon Community.
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
March 18, 2026
Day 2
March 19, 2026
Day 3
March 20, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Royal Ballroom East Foyer, Registration Desk
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Registration Desk
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Magnolia Courtyard
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Royal Ballroom
Awards Gala
Majestic 4-5
Heath Yeater
Join Heath Yeater for a walkthrough of the latest Epcon technology and software updates for 2026. Learn what’s new, get your questions answered, and make sure you’re using these tools... Read More
Heath Yeater
7:15 am - 8:00 am
Majestic Lawn
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Royal Ballroom East Foyer, Registration Desk
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Majestic Foyer
Chad Sanschagrin
Great sales professionals don’t chase buyers, they lead decisions. In this session, Chad Sanschagrin introduces a decision-based sales framework designed specifically for new home sales. You’ll learn how to replace... Read More
Chad Sanschagrin
Matt Collins
Matt Collins
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Majestic 8
Sarah Eckel
Today’s homebuyer expects the same control, convenience, and self-service experience they receive in nearly every other part of life-from entertainment and shopping to transportation. Traditional, linear home sales models that... Read More
Sarah Eckel
Tim Bailey (CX)
Tim Bailey
10:30 am - 11:45 am
How Builders Balance Sales Pace and Margin in Uncertain Times
In uncertain markets, builders are forced to balance sales pace and margin using signals that often arrive too late or lack context. This session shows how builders combine their own... Read More
David Lynch
What The ?? – Handling Unexpected Costs in Homebuilding
Unexpected costs happen all the time in homebuilding. If you don’t have a plan for these, they can quickly impact your bottom line. In this session, learn how to plan... Read More
Brad Haubert
Ann Marie Stemen
Discover how to implement Mutual of Omaha’s Lifestyle Home Loan into your community—and close deals you’d otherwise lose. Learn the simple marketing and implementation strategy that helps buyers 62+ get... Read More
Ann Marie Stemen
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Majestic 6-7
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Corporate Regional Divisions
Corporate Session Exhibiting Vendor Fair
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Majestic 6-7
Franchise Builder Attendees
Franchise Breakout session
Corporate Workshop
Most prospects don’t walk away because your community isn’t right. They walk away because no one helped them figure out how to get there. After a prospect tours your community,... Read More
Kiera Deschamps
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Majestic 4-5
Corporate Workshop
Heath Yeater
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Networking Event
Get ready for a fun and high energy Networking Night, Sponsored by James Hardie, during the Epcon National Conference. This offsite evening at Eataly Aventura is all about connection, conversation... Read More
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Majestic Foyer
7:30 am -5:00 pm
Royal Ballroom East Foyer, Registration Desk
General Session
Join us for a forward-looking keynote that examines the economic forces and housing market trends shaping 2026 with insights tailored specifically to the 55+ active adult segment. This session will... Read More
Tim Sullivan
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Homebuilder Shop Results Revealed: How Builders Can Win Buyers and Market Share in 2026
The market is shifting — and buyers are, too. Learn what this year’s Homebuilder Shop Survey uncovered about today’s buyer experience and where builders are losing or winning prospects. In... Read More
Jen Barkan
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Majestic 8
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Majestic 4-5
Al Trellis
Why do some builders thrive at 30 homes while others struggle? Why does jumping from 50 to 100 feel harder than 10 to 50? Growth in home building is non-linear.... Read More
Al Trellis
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Majestic 8
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Majestic 6-7
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Majestic 4-5
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Majestic 1-3
Erica Leatham
Zoning hearings can make or break a project, and success often hinges less on technical details and more on how you show up in the room. In this session, you’ll... Read More
Erica Leatham
Maureen Ladley
By drawing from John Burns Research and Consulting’s data, the New Home Trends Institute’s homeowner survey insights, the DesignLens database of product examples, and effective consumer research approaches that can... Read More
Maureen Ladley
Joe Karpowicz
Joe Karpowicz
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Majestic 8
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Majestic 6-7
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Majestic 4-5
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Majestic 1-3
Closing Keynote: Chad Sanschagrin
Chad Sanschagrin
Tuesday March 19 | Networking Night
Get ready for a fun and high energy Networking Night, Sponsored by James Hardie, during the Epcon National Conference. This offsite evening at Eataly Aventura is all about connection, conversation and celebrating our community with an 80s inspired twist.
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