Earlier this month, we packed our bags for Atlanta to attend the National Apartment Association’s annual conference and expo, Apartmentalize. We got to showcase our resident experience and property operations platform VTS Activate and share how it connects residents to everything your property offers.
We had a great time connecting with our clients and industry peers, old and new. Read on to learn more about our experience at Apartmentalize 2023.
Sessions and insights
A major highlight of Apartmentalize is the educational sessions featured during the conference. These sessions feature industry experts and provide tactical insights spanning a multitude of topics, including operations, marketing, maintenance, leasing, leadership, and more.
Let’s walk through some notable takeaways from the conference:
- Technology-driven innovations play a transformative role in buildings, from smart home automation to advanced property management software.
- Creating exceptional resident experiences has never been more important. Industry experts stressed the significance of modern amenities with the ability to derive data insights — this can help owners better understand tenant sentiment in order to foster long-term tenant loyalty and attract new residents.
- Embracing sustainability was a prominent theme at Apartmentalize. Industry leaders stressed the importance of incorporating sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and satisfy eco-conscious residents.
- Community engagement and social responsibility were other key themes during the conference. Attendees explored initiatives such as volunteer programs, partnerships with local businesses, and charitable efforts.
- Remote work is here to stay —this highlights a need for flexible spaces that cater to the modern, expanded workplace. By understanding these evolving demographics and tailoring offerings to their unique needs, property owners can stay ahead of the curve and attract a diverse range of residents.
VTS Activate in action
Our booth showcased the full suite of VTS Activate hardware. Those who stopped by our booth got to experience a full demo of our access, operations, and engagement features:
- Access: We showcased access controls with our exterior kiosk, interior kiosk, relays, and a sample door controller.
- Operations: We had two tablets: a staff tablet and a booking tablet. The staff tablet showed work orders and connected to our Activate Receive package management solution. The booking tablet showed our amenity reservation feature and how it links to our access solutions.
- Engagement: Our demo property app showcased Activate's various communication features, including perks, polls, events, and more.
Our demo only scratched the surface of everything that VTS Activate is capable of. Didn’t get to see our booth? You can schedule a demo, or learn more about VTS Activate.
Industry Connections
We’re so glad we got to meet and talk to some of our partners in person, whether we visited their booth or they stopped by ours.
Partnering with VTS Activate allows you to foster connectivity in your buildings through deep integrations, a unified operational workflow, and perks your residents will love.
Check it out firsthand with MRI’s event recap video featuring a soundbite from VTS’ Senior Director of Product, Alec Nathan. You can read more about our expanded integration with MRI here.
Happy hour at White Oak Kitchen
We’ve never seen a happy hour we didn’t like and the one we hosted at White Oak Kitchen was no exception.
We had a great time connecting with clients on various strategic discussions, from product education to customer journeys, both of which are notable priorities for several of our clients in 2023 and beyond.
That’s a wrap!
Apartmentalize provided an invaluable platform for industry professionals to gather, share ideas, and explore the latest trends in the multifamily industry. We’re so glad we got to attend and showcase VTS Activate for attendees to experience first-hand.
