If you’re heading to the TAA ONE Conference 2026, a little planning will make the trip much more productive. This year’s event takes place in downtown Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with key conference activities running April 14–16. Registration includes Tuesday’s Welcome Happy Hour and badge pickup, Wednesday and Thursday education sessions and keynotes, and access to Wednesday’s expo.
For apartment industry professionals, the Texas Apartment Association’s ONE Conference is an event where you can easily pack a lot into a short window. The trick is to show up with a plan. That means knowing the can’t-miss sessions, understanding how the expo is set up, and deciding in advance which supplier conversations matter most for your portfolio or team.
Start with the essentials
The first thing to know is that TAA has packed a lot into three days. Individual registration is listed at $525, with a $95 add-on ticket for ONE Helluva Night. Groups of six or more qualify for bulk discounts, and TAA lists April 7, 2026 as the fulfillment deadline for group registration.
If you still need a hotel, TAA says booking links are sent after registration. Hotel block rates currently range from $169 to $259 per night, not including hotel taxes, which range from 19.75% to 20.15% depending on the property. TAA also notes that official hotel block reservations require a one-night nonrefundable deposit.
What to put on your calendar first
Tuesday is more than just arrival day. TAA has scheduled the Welcome Happy Hour and badge pickup from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., and that is one of the easiest ways to avoid a rushed start the next morning. Tuesday also includes the Pickleball PAC Fundraiser for attendees who want to mix networking with advocacy support.
Wednesday morning is a major one for leadership teams. Executive Edge runs from 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. and is designed for owner-manager professionals at the regional manager level and above. TAA describes it as an invite-only experience, and this year’s featured speaker is Zack Kass, former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI.
The broader keynote lineup also gives the conference some extra weight. TAA lists Seth Mattison as the Wednesday keynote speaker, Zack Kass as the Wednesday Executive Edge speaker, and Jesse Itzler as the Thursday keynote speaker.
Wednesday night is also the big social event. ONE Helluva Night runs from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with live music from Shinyribs. It is a registration add-on, so it is worth locking that in early if your team wants to attend.
Take a minute to explore the TAA One Conference official agenda for networking opportunities and insightful keynotes.
Why the expo deserves real time on your schedule
The expo is not something to squeeze into a random gap between sessions. TAA is encouraging attendees to use the interactive floor plan to plan their visit in advance. Expo Hall locations are open on Wednesday, April 15, from 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., while hallway locations run on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until sessions end.
There is also more happening on the floor than just booths. TAA’s experience page highlights the Swag Saloon, Zen Den Massage Lounge, TAA Talk Show Stage, Refreshment Row with boxed lunches from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., and a BINGO activity spanning 21 participating booths with prizes valued at more than $500.
That means the smartest way to work the floor is in waves. Hit your priority exhibitors first. Take a break for lunch inside the expo. Then circle back for the booths you want to spend more time with. You will usually get more useful conversations that way than trying to cover every aisle in one pass. The conference app can also help you map your route, schedule meetups, and review slide presentations after the event.
What to bring so the day goes smoothly
TAA’s starter-pack guidance is practical and worth following. The conference recommends business-casual attire, comfortable shoes, and a light layer, as ballrooms can run cool. It also notes that the Fort Worth Convention Center spans more than 230,000 square feet, so this is not the event for uncomfortable footwear.
On the tech side, your phone will do a lot of work at ONE. TAA recommends arriving with your smartphone fully charged, a portable charger or power bank, charging cables, and headphones. It also suggests bringing business cards, downloading the conference app before arrival, and using the app to plan your schedule, connect with attendees, schedule meetups, and access slide presentations later.
A reusable water bottle and a few snacks are also smart to pack. TAA notes that refill stations will be available throughout the venue and that boxed lunch will be available inside the expo on Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Exhibitors worth adding to your list
iApartments
If smart home technology is on your list, make time to visit iApartments (TAA One Conference booth 333). iApartments is a smart apartment solutions company that helps multifamily teams simplify operations, access, maintenance, and leasing. It is a relevant stop for teams interested in smart home automation, smart access control, and self-guided tours without creating more day-to-day complexity.
Entrata
Entrata (booth 517) is the only comprehensive property management software provider with a single-login, open-access platform. Offering a wide variety of online tools, including websites, mobile apps, payments, lease signing, accounting, and resident management,
Yardi
Yardi (TAA booth 1717) develops industry-leading property management software backed by cutting-edge artificial intelligence. AI-driven solutions from Yardi streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and simplify processes for all portfolio sizes.
RealPage
RealPage (TAA booth 1317) is the leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry. By using RealPage solutions for operational excellence in the front office and back office, many leading property owners, operators, and investors gain transparency into asset performance through data insights, enhance experiences with customized tools, and improve efficiencies to generate incremental yield.
AppFolio
AppFolio (TAA One Conference booth 1127) is currently framing its platform around “real estate performance management,” with a focus on unified data, AI, and business outcomes rather than just task efficiency. That makes it a relevant stop for operators rethinking how software supports portfolio performance.
Apartments.com
Apartments.com (TAA One Conference booth 1219) is still a major stop for leasing and marketing teams. Its platform helps operators connect with more than 75 million renters and supports online applications, payments, and digital leases.
ButterflyMX
ButterflyMX (TAA One Conference booth 1835) is a complete property access solution that provides a secure, convenient, and affordable way to manage and grant access on the go. Empower your tenants and building staff to open doors, gates, and elevators with a smartphone, ensuring they never miss a visitor or delivery.
FireAvert
FireAvert (TAA One Conference booth 1412) is worth a stop for teams looking to reduce risk and prevent fires, thanks to its device that automatically shuts off the stove. The solution integrates with iApartments’ platform and smart home app to provide monitoring, alerts, and reporting that help operators improve visibility and reduce cooking-fire risk.
Valet Living
Valet Living (TAA One Conference booth 1727) is a practical stop for operators interested in resident-facing services. They specialize in doorstep trash and recycling, turn services, maintenance support, and pet solutions for multifamily communities.
PetScreening
PetScreening helps housing providers manage residents’ pets and assistance animals digitally while generating revenue opportunities related to pets. The virtual screening platform standardizes risk assessment for household pets by providing a digital Pet Profile and FIDO Score for each pet screened. PetScreening streamlines the review of assistance animal accommodation requests while following HUD guidelines and helps limit unauthorized pets.
Buff City Soap
Buff City Soap (TAA One Conference booth 234) is a different kind of exhibitor, but that is partly what makes it interesting. They offer handmade, plant-based soaps and bath products, and searchable expo snippets show it on the floor plan. For teams thinking about resident gifting, local partnerships, or lifestyle-oriented brand touches, this could be a surprisingly useful stop.
Make your time there count
The best TAA ONE strategy is not trying to do everything. It is deciding what matters most to your role before you arrive.
Operations leaders should focus on booths and sessions tied to maintenance, AI, access, asset protection, and portfolio efficiency. Leasing and marketing teams should prioritize lead generation, tour automation, renter experience, and software that reduces manual work. Regional and executive leaders should block time for Executive Edge, the keynotes, and bigger-picture supplier conversations that could influence their next round of decisions.
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