About
We're excited to return to the San Jose Convention Center for our 42nd Annual Seminar and Trade Show, ECHO San Jose. We're carefully selecting speakers who address your needs: from basic board member training to pressing legal questions. Come for answers, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow board members and the fun and prizes on the trade show floor.
Your registration always includes:
- - Lunch on the trade show floor.
- - 12 educational sessions addressing a variety of HOA hot topics.
- - Access to a vibrant exhibit floor and hundreds of prizes.
Sessions
ECHO San Jose offers an exciting and array of options designed for HOA board members and owners.
HOA University*
9:00 - 10:10 / Finance
David Levy, CPA
What board members should know about association financial documents.
10:40 - 12:00 / Management
Ian Brown, CCAM
HOA management essentials from the board's perspective.
1:20 - 2:40 / Legal
Alex Noland, Esq.
Important laws and legal pitfalls.
3:20 - 4:30 / Insurance
John Allanson
What is "essential" coverage, and how to avoid gaps.
*Attend all four sessions of HOA University and receive a signed Certificate of Completion from ECHO.
Legal
9:00 - 10:10 / Governing Documents
Sandra Gottlieb, Esq.
Governing documents take a lot of hard work, and we help you get the language and the process done right.
10:40 - 12:00 / How to Avoid a Reconstruction Nightmare
Tyler Berding, JD, PhD., Regan Brown & Chris Sigler
Legal and construction experts teach you some basic steps to avoid major problems during and after your project.
1:20 - 2:40 / Managing the Manager & Managing the Lawyer
Stephanie Hayes, Esq., Steve Weil, Esq. & Bruce Ratliff
How to get the best service from your most essential contractors.
3:20 - 4:30 / Legislative Update
John Garvic, Esq. & Kerry Mazzoni
What's been happening in Sacramento, and what laws we expect to see in 2015.
Hot Topics
9:00 - 10:10 / Resident Owned Parks
Jerry Bowles & Bruce Stanton, Esq.
ROPs or "manufactured housing" are often HOAs, but face special challenges. Find out how HOA law works in ROPs.
10:40 - 12:00 / Energy Efficiency
Dave Rosenblatt & Ricky Chu
Drought, rising energy costs, and better technology are making energy efficient systems a realistic option for HOAs.
1:20 - 2:40 / Maintenance Issues
David Kuivanen, Judy O'Shaughnessy, Diane Rossi & Brian Seifert
Proactive maintenance reduces future costs. Implement practices to make your maintenance plan work.
3:20 - 4:30 / Water Conservation
Dave Langridge & Arron Majors
Learn how to reduce water consumption and avoid stiff penalties.
Parking
The convention center charges $20 for parking. However, parking is available for $7 in the Almaden/Woz Lot across the street, located at 401 Almaden Blvd. Public transportation is also convenient and plentiful. View San Jose's public transportation options.
Lodging
ECHO San Jose is immediately connected to the San Jose Hilton. A special rate of $99 per night (single or double) is available to conference attendees for a limited time. Book online or call the Hilton at (408)287-2100 and mention ECHO San Jose.
Registration
Register online below (you must be logged in) or download the registration flier and return it to the ECHO office. You may also register by calling the office at (408)297-3246 x1.