2025 Trade show and education expo
coastal connections
The GDAA Trade Show is FREE to attend for all GDAA Primary Members who pre-register! This is possible thanks to our Admissions Sponsor.
You must register by August 21st at 5 PM for free registration. After that date, registration & walk-ins are $15 each.
It has been determined that for the significant investment in the booth space to be of the highest value and integrity to the exhibitors, Supplier Partner Members, their employees, and staff, who are not otherwise exhibiting at the Trade Show, will not be admitted onto the trade show floor nor attend as a guest of any Primary or Supplier Partner GDAA Member. All staff of our property owners and management companies are free to attend.
Register to attend the Trade Show
The 2024 Trade Show will be held at the Dayton Convention Center. We have outgrown our previous locations and are excited for the new opportunity the Dayton Convention Center offers!
There are many parking opportunities around the Dayton Convention Center.
Our parking sponsors will have parking validations for the Reibold Garage only.
Reibold Garage
Address: 20 W. 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Toni Blake is a popular industry keynote speaker and comedienne. Her enthusiastic presentation style is unique, with “laugh while you learn” education and comedy. After three decades of touring multifamily housing, she continues to be the premier choice. Toni Blake won top selection in the 2020 Multifamily Insiders Choice Award for her Wednesday Webinar. At the 2022 NAA in San Diego, CA, Toni was the featured comedienne to open for Jeff Foxworthy at the Top Gun Party aboard the USS Midway!
Join Toni Blake in her newest program, which emphasizes the importance of authenticity over algorithms to create "magical" experiences for customers. Toni introduces the Power of AL - Seven Stages of Authentic Learning, featuring relatable stories, practical strategies, and clear pathways to success in an AI-dominated landscape.
The Power of AL: Authentic Learning
- OriginAL - Discover and speak from your authentic voice.
- PersonAL - Center the conversation around the customer's story.
- Emotional - Project optimism through hope and confidence.
- IntentionAL – Avoid distraction and be fully present and focused.
- SociAL - Treat customers as friends rather than transactions.
- BiochemicAL – Manage emotionally triggered responses in customers.
- MagicAL - Create that "heart spark" of genuine connection.
Inspire MAGIC in your team to lead your market advantage with authentic human connections in business. This class is for EVERYONE!