Emphasys' information-packed training and educational conferences are held offsite annually and are designed to appeal to a broad range of affordable housing staff. Conference offerings are for managers and product users alike and include topics such as product training and education, housing program management, agency performance, reporting fundamentals and best practices.
ATTENTION HFAs: Save the Date! The HFA User Conference is scheduled for November 2-5, 2010 We'll be at the The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, Florida. Stay tuned, registration is opening soon!
Why Attend?
Network with hundreds of agencies and authorities from around the country
Speak directly to staff and key Emphasys executives
Engage in roundtable discussions geared toward helping you build your operation from the inside out
More than 100 sessions covering a wide range of software interests to help EDs, IT people, finance folks, program administrators and others
Get a first look at and even try out the latest Emphasys software solutions
At Emphasys Users Connect, meet ENUG members and learn about the many benefits of being a member of the organization. Those who are already ENUG members can participate in ENUG's business luncheon held during the conference
What others had to say...
"My experience was so positive, I will recommend sending other staff members to future conferences." – M.C.
"It was great! I really enjoyed it and I look forward to next year's conference." – H.H.
"It was extremely beneficial to meet other LIPH professionals, share information, and meet the Emphasys employees who assist us." – G.P.
"Overall it was excellent. A great opportunity to network with other users." – P.C.
New Date
Emphasys User Connect is in a new month! This year, Emphasys Users Connect 2007 is scheduled for September 16-19 in Los Angeles in Universal City.
New Conference
Emphasys will host the first Emphasys Executive Housing Conference. The conference is scheduled for Nov 4-7 in Miami in Coconut Grove. At the Executive Housing Conference, senior housing professionals from public housing agencies and housing finance authorities can network and benchmark successes over several days of conference attendance. The conference will also offer training sessions for users of our Single Family, Multifamily and Financial product lines.
Power Breakfast
To enhance your networking experience, Emphasys will offer attendees a Power Breakfast. Each day, you will kick-off the conference day by enjoying a Power Breakfast with others who use the same software system (Monday), operate in the same/similar capacity (Tuesday) or located in the same area of the country (Wednesday).
Solutions Showcase at Emphasys Users Connect 2007
We have expanded the Demo Room to offer you a Solutions Showcase. In addition to viewing demonstrations of hot products for 2007 in the Demo Room, you can now try them yourself on laptops equipped with the featured software products. Product experts will be available for questions and even provide a guided tour upon request.
This conference, presented in conjunction with ENUG, Emphasys' independent PHA user group, offers PHA users information-packed sessions on topics like best practices, HUD trends, database management, reporting, software training and demonstrations. It also includes ENUG's business activities.
The HFA User Conference is scheduled for November 2-5, 2010 at the The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, Florida.
This conference offers Emphasys HFA users information, training, and demonstrations in a range of affordable housing topics including Single Family, Multifamily/Capital Programs, and Financials/Bonds.
HFA Conference Agenda Coming Soon
Tuesday, November 2
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Registration Open
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 3
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Registration and Information Center Open
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Opening Session and Keynote
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Break
9:15 AM
12:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
3:10 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:10 PM
3:25 PM
Break
3:25 PM
4:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Thursday, November 4
7:30 AM
5:00 PM
Information Center Open
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
10:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
3:10 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:10 PM
3:25 PM
Break
3:25 PM
4:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
Dinner courtesy of Emphasys
Friday, November 5
7:30 AM
11:30 AM
Information Center Open
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions
PHA Emphasys Users Connect will highlight companies that provide products and services that complement Emphasys product lines. As a conference attendee, you will have many opportunities to visit with company representatives and discover how their offerings can further enhance your housing operation. In past years, companies such as Designing Success, eTeklogics, Inc., Hyland Software, Inc. and Mesa Corporation spent time with interested conference attendees at various periods throughout the event.
Booth Setup
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday 7:00 am – 8:30 am
Exhibit Hours
Monday 8:30 am – Noon
Monday 1:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – Noon
Tuesday 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 11:45 am
Booth Tear Down
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If you are a company interested in exhibiting your products and/or services at our PHA user conference, please contact
or call 231.347.8787 ext. 3006.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
We are pleased to welcome attendees to the Hilton located in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
The Hilton, an official Walt Disney World® hotel located directly across from Downtown Disney, boasts exceptional facilities and newly renovated guest rooms. Just steps away from some of the most popular attractions, Emphasys Conference attendees staying at the Hilton qualify for specially negotiated room rates:
Standard Room: $109
Business Floor: $159
Junior Suite: $189
*Tax not included. Nightly occupancy tax rate of 12.5%.
Note: Our room block released at the end of July and these rates may no longer be available.
Please contact the Hilton directly to reserve your room -- (407) 827-4000 | Group Code "ESE"
THEME PARK TICKETS Add some Disney Magic to your Users Connect experience! A little time in the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks can provide the perfect end to a productive day in the classroom.
That's why we're happy to announce the availability of specially priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets for our Users Connect 2010 attendees.
Click here for information & special pricing for Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets.
The Hilton is pleased to offer Emphasys Conference attendees access to amenities like:
Complimentary and continuous transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
Extra Magic Hours - parks are open an hour early or stay open up to three extra hours in the evening
Free in-room internet access (wired and wireless)
24-hour Gourmet Marketplace
Seven restaurants and lounges
Two outdoor heated swimming pools
Children's spray pool
Tropical outdoor spa
24-hour Hilton Fitness
MAPS Click here for a map to the Hilton, located in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort.
Valid seven days before and seven days after Users Connect
Information not yet available for the HFA Conference
One of the most popular elements of Emphasys conferences is users serving as session presenters. Users from around the country share their expertise and years of product experience as they present detailed and informative sessions on a wide range of topics. These topics cover a number of our products including Elite, Financials, Single Family as well as general interest topics such as HUD trends, strategic planning and outsourcing.
As a benefit of serving as a session presenter, Emphasys users receive a 25 percent discount for each session they present (maximum four sessions). These discounts are provided in a form of a refund after the conference.
PHA Emphasys Users Connect
This conference offers training and educational
sessions for our PHA products like Elite and
covers topics like best practices, HUD trends,
database management, reporting, and demonstrations.
It also includes ENUG's business activities.
August 29 - September 1, 2010
Hilton, located in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
DON'T GET STUCK WITH THE LATE RATE! Register before August 9, 2010!
Regular Rate: $695
Late Rate: $750 (begins 8/9/10)
HFA Annual User Conference
This conference offers training and educational sessions
for our AOD products including Single Family,
Multifamily, and Financials.
November 2 - 5, 2010
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Register today and save with the "Early Bird" rate.
Early Bird Registration Rate: $625
Regular Rate: $725 (begins 09/10/10)
At Emphasys' conferences there are several opportunities to network with colleagues from around the country. These opportunities provide you with a chance to expand on discussions initiated during session, obtain one-on-one support on housing-related issues specific to your operation or simply build on pre-existing relationships established at previous Emphasys conferences.
Each conference offers you networking opportunities throughout the event as well as after those long days of information-packed sessions.
PHA clients can also benefit from the conferences' association with the Emphasys National User Group (ENUG). ENUG is an independent user group focused entirely on the best use of Emphasys products.
Other Networking Opportunities
Welcome Reception
Breakfasts
Breaks
Dinner Reception
The Emphasys User Awards Program is designed to recognize clients who demonstrate notable performance in innovative software usage, beta testing and employee support with Emphasys' range of products. It places focus on those exceptional clients to help encourage the development of a user group culture dedicated to supporting software advancements and ongoing improvements in the operation of PHAs, HFAs, and IHAs.
The Emphasys User Awards Program sets out to recognize notable clients who have improved their business processes through the utilization of Emphasys software products; promote sharing of best practices among Emphasys clients; and provide models for other housing agencies and authorities in assessing their own housing operation for improving efficiencies and overall effectiveness.
Program Awards
Most Innovative Partner: To qualify for this award, a client must demonstrate innovative ways of using Emphasys software products.
The Emphasys Pioneer: To qualify for this award, a client must illustrate characteristics of an early adopter, willingness to engage and actually participate in beta testing Emphasys's unreleased products.
Emphasys Wall of Champions: To nominate an employee for this award, a client must believe that an individual employee serves as a champion for improving internal operations through software utilization.
Program Benefits
Public recognition at annual Emphasys Users Connect conference
Twenty-five percent refund for one Emphasys Users Connect registrant
Profile on Emphasys website
Community announcement through press release to local newspapers
Award Announcement
Emphasys Software will announce the 2007 winners during its annual users conference on September 18, 2007.
Award Program Overview Document
For a PDF of the User Awards Program document outlining the full program, including scoring criteria, click here.
Presentation materials from past conferences are available for review at our client information portal, www.myEmphasys.com. Once you login to myEmphasys, you can find the past conference materials under the Training tab.
What our clients had to say:
Networking with other users, hearing about practical experiences and seeing demonstrations of new technology were all great – W.K.
It was a great experience and I will try to send more staff next year – J.A.
The conference was a great learning experience; other attendees were polite and helpful; the information on Emphasys products was very helpful; the staff is knowledgeable in their field. – M.S.
Great conference, great meals, loved boat trip – P.E.
I found the demos very helpful; also, the staff was available for a one-on-one if needed – B.S.
Individual sessions were excellent – J.K.
Very good conference with helpful information – D.C.
Using clients to assist in presentations was great – B.H.
The conference was very informative and I gained a lot of useful knowledge – G.P.
Thank you for the extra touches – S.P.
The overall conference was enjoyable and educational – S.T.
I liked the ability to share ideas with others – K.S.
This year’s conference was very good, providing a wide range of topics for the attendees. The conference was truly informative – P.H.
Fantastic job! – D.M.
The technical sessions were successful; I liked being about to speak directly with developers – B.M.
I really enjoyed it; the sessions were informative and helpful; the staff was great and I enjoyed meeting other users – D.S.
Great people; lots of knowledge – D.I.
The topics of the sessions and the opening session was all very good – X.W.
As a first time attendee, I enjoyed the flow of the classes and the topics that were available in this time of change – L.H.
Very informative – T.E.
Great information – J.V.
The conference was very well organized and provided useful information – M.H.
I am walking away with more knowledge of features and it will be very useful at the office – K.D.
I enjoyed it very much; I was just sorry that I couldn’t attend every session – B.J.
Awesome! – D.W.
I learned a lot more than I expected – C.M.
The presentations were very helpful to me – L.H.
Overall conference was very good; sessions informative and staff helpful – D.B.
The flow of each session was very smooth – J.L.
I enjoyed the conference tremendously; the staff is great – N.D.
THEME PARK TICKETS
At Emphasys' conferences there are several opportunities to network with colleagues from around the country. These opportunities provide you with a chance to expand on discussions initiated during session, obtain one-on-one support on housing-related issues specific to your operation or simply build on pre-existing relationships established at previous Emphasys conferences.
