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AE/GAD SUMMIT 2024
DAY 1 SCHEDULE

  • 11:00am – 3:00pm: Registration Desk Open
    Location: Sapphire Foyer
  • 1:00pm – 1:15pm: General Session - Welcome to the 2024 AE/GAD Summit!
    Location: Sapphire 2/3 Speaker: Melanie Barker, 2024 C.A.R. President Andrew Cooper, AE, Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
  • 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Opening Keynote - The Inclusive Mindset
    Location: Sapphire 2/3 Speakers: Justin Jones-Fosu, Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Author of Your WHY Matters NOW Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Inclusive Mindset and its critical role in fostering diversity and inclusion in everyday interactions. Explore what diversity truly means and dispel common misconceptions, learn how the growth and fixed mindsets influence attitudes towards diversity and inclusion, and engage with the four approaches on the Inclusive/Exclusion Mindset Continuum to enhance inclusive practices.
  • 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Breakout I - Stupid Stuff Smart People Say: Understanding the Impact of Both Intent & Impact
    Location: Sapphire I Speaker: Justin Jones-Fosu, Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Author of Your WHY Matters NOW Delve into the nuances of communication and the crucial distinction between intent and impact. Discover that good intentions do not always lead to positive impacts, and that negative impacts do not necessarily stem from negative intentions. Learn two key statements that can help address potentially offensive remarks or actions effectively. Join us to enhance your communication skills and navigate sensitive conversations with greater awareness and empathy.
  • 2:30pm – 3:15pm: Breakout II - The Housing Policy Crisis: Your Voice Matters
    Location: Two Harbors Speaker: Jeff Montejano, CEO, BIASC Join us for an in-depth political review of California’s housing crisis, exploring the multifaceted aspects of this pressing issue. Topics include housing production trends, governmental policies, nimbyism, media influence, and grassroots advocacy. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential solutions to California’s housing dilemma in this engaging and informative session.
  • 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Choose to Rise: 5 Keys to Maintain Balance & Ignite Momentum During Disruption
    Location: Sapphire 2/3 Speaker: Janine Stange, Motivational Speaker Learn to make courageous choices aligned with strategic priorities, remove obstacles to accelerate growth, rally teams around an inspiring vision of the future, and transform adversity into an advantage. Unlock your potential and drive meaningful growth in both personal and professional arenas.
  • 5:30pm – 9:00pm: Kick-Off Party
    Location: Ocean Lawn
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