Active Adult Boot Camp

September 10, 2025 |  Austin, TX
9:00 am – 2:30 pm

*The Active Adult Boot Camp is held in conjunction with the 2025 NIC Fall Conference and is a stand-alone event, separate registration required.

Join us for the NIC Academy Active Adult Boot Camp on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Austin, TX. This full-day session is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Active Adult sector, offering both foundational knowledge and hands-on learning.

The program begins with a welcome and an overview of what defines Active Adult, followed by a market overview and a case study introduction. Participants will dive into key topics such as market assessment—including demographic and psychographic trends that may encourage development—and listen to a live panel debate on operational assessment. The agenda continues with focused discussions on capital expenditures and the physical plant, marketing, sales, and lifestyle strategies.

After a break to grab lunch, a lunch speaker will provide additional insights before the session shifts to investment assessment, financing, and capitalization. The day concludes with detailed modeling instructions and a table-based analysis exercise, giving attendees the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in a collaborative setting.

Whether you’re an investor, developer, operator, or advisor, this Boot Camp will leave you better prepared to navigate the opportunities and complexities of the Active Adult market.

Confirmed Speakers

Sarah Anderson
Senior Managing Director
Newmark

Brooks Blackmon Executive Managing Director Blueprint

Mitch Brown
Senior Housing Consultant
Active Adult

Caroline Clapp
Senior Principal
Research & Analytics, NIC

Adam Cohan
Managing Director, Investment Management
Greystar

David Jennings
Vice President, Investments

Atria Senior Living

Andrew Katzmann
Vice President Finance
Juniper Communities

Michael Levine
Senior Managing Director, Real Estate
Greystar, Senior Living Division

Jay Ogelsby
Director of Development
Liberty Senior Living

Matt Pyzyk
Managing Director
Green Courte Partners

Michael Reynolds
Principal
The Concord Group

Brett Robinson
President
Sparrow Living

Taylor Sealey
Vice President, U.S. Real Estate
The Carlyle Group

Scott Stewart
Founder and Managing Partner

Capitol Seniors Housing