Engage 2024

Creating valued and valuable Property Managers

The WeconnectU Annual Industry Event

Friday

16^th FEB

9:00 - 13:00

Live online Zoom event

Game-changing insights are waiting for you at Engage '23

Join us and hundreds of like-minded individuals nationwide for our annual live-stream event on February 16th, 2024.

Together, let's delve into the strategies that will continue to shape the future of Property Management and turn your business vision into reality in 2024. Our goal is to create more valuable and valued property managers, and following the tremendous success of our 2023 event, we are thrilled to launch 2024 with another impactful online event—ENGAGE 2024.

ENGAGE will feature keynote sessions directly from WeconnectU leaders, compelling customer stories from leading businesses, and inspirational talks from industry stakeholders, among other engaging content. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience.

ENGAGE HOST

Schalk van der Merwe

ENGAGE is a cornerstone event for WeconnectU, where we explore the strategies shaping the future of Property Management. What started as an annual online event has now grown into a series of in-person ENGAGE events across the country, alongside multiple online sessions due to popular demand. Why ENGAGE? Because collaboration is at the core of everything we do. Our upcoming ENGAGE event is specifically designed for Rental Asset Managers, focused on shaping the future of Rental Portfolio Management.

Agenda

08:00-09:00

Registration and Refreshments (Coffee/Tea/Juice)

09:00 - 09:20

Session 1: Welcome & The WeconnectU Journey – Shaping the Future of Property Management

Dive into the origins of ENGAGE and discover why it’s become a driving force in shaping the future of property management. Explore how shared experiences and groundbreaking solutions are transforming the industry—this is where the journey begins!

Schalk

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

Danie

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

09:00-09:15

Welcome

09:15-09:35

ENGAGE’25: The Past, The Present, and Blueprint for the Future

09:20 - 09:40

Session 2: Macro Market Overview – Trends Shaping 2025

Gain valuable insights into key trends influencing property management in 2025. From change management and technology as an enabler to inflation, interest rates, greylisting, international dynamics, remote work, and cybercrime, this session offers a comprehensive view to help you stay ahead in a shifting landscape.

Johann

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

09:35-09:55

Community Management: Market Overview and Key Industry Metrics

09:40 - 10:10

Session 3: The Future of Rentals: Trends & AI-Driven Innovations

Explore 2025’s key rental market trends, including opportunities, risks, and evolving tenant and investor needs. Discover upcoming innovations in Rental Asset Management, from AI-driven tools and streamlined investor reporting to advancements in digital signature management, making processes faster and more efficient.

Schalk

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

Jean

Joubert

WeconnectU

09:55-10:15

Panel Discussion: Highlighting and Unpacking the Key Industry Trends affecting Community Managers

Industry Stakeholders discussing key trends affecting the industry

10:10 - 10:30

Session 4: RedRabbit, The Journey of Value and Innovation

Celebrate the continued evolution of RedRabbit, powered by WeconnectU, as we unveil exciting innovations. Discover “Ticketing on the Go”, designed to create efficiencies with streamlined, mobile workflows, and get an exclusive preview of a major upcoming feature release.

Pretorius

WeconnectU

10:15-10:45

Mid-morning Tea Break

10:30 - 10:50

Session 5: Hack the Human – Mastering Cybersecurity

Dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and learn how to protect yourself from modern threats. This session offers practical tips and strategies to safeguard your digital presence and stay one step ahead in an increasingly connected world. Don’t miss this essential guide to staying secure!

10:50 - 11:20

Session 6: Community Management - A Blueprint for Growth

Celebrate the journey of value and innovation with our new app launch. Discover “Ticketing on the Go”, designed to create efficiencies through streamlined, mobile workflows. Join a Q&A on the “Drive to Zero” initiative, showcasing real-world solutions shaping rental management's future.

Danie

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

Tobie

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

Marina

Constas

BBM Law

Glen

Smit

NAMA

10:50-11:20

Bringing the Team together: Culture and Leadership Keynote

Reaching new heights in team performance through culture and leadership

11:20 - 11:40

Session 7: CMS Product Journey – What’s Next for 2025

Reflect on the CMS product journey and discover the exciting features coming in 2025. Explore practical AI use cases set to transform workflows and get insights into the next steps in tackling communication challenges. This session is your guide to the future of CMS innovation!

Maritza

Botha

WeconnectU

Alize

van Vuuren

WeconnectU

11:20-11:40

Building Skyscrapers of Value – Part 1

Operational Levels: Tools and tactics - Strategic team collaboration and client engagement

11:40 - 11:50

Session 8: Launching Your Level-Up Journey

Get ready to embark on your Level-Up community management journey, starting at ENGAGE 2025 In-Person Events. Discover why these exclusive events are pivotal and what to expect as we unveil an all-new roadmap to success in 2025. Your next step in community management starts here!

Maritza

Botha

WeconnectU

Tobie

van der Merwe

WeconnectU

11:40-11:55

Building Skyscrapers of Value – Part 2

Activating Elevators of Value: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and Bank Integration

11:50-12:30

Session 9: Engaging with the Experts - Stakeholder Discussion

Join industry leaders for an engaging panel discussion tackling the most pressing challenges and opportunities in property management. Gain diverse perspectives, actionable insights, and collaborative strategies to navigate 2025 with confidence. This is your chance to hear directly from the experts shaping the future!

Thato

Ramaili

PPRA

Marlon

Shevelew

Marlon Shevelew and Associates

Berry

Everitt

Chas Everitt International

Nicole

Marshall

Pam Golding

Chantel

van Heerden

Bellbuoy Group

11:55-12:25

Building Skyscrapers of Value – Part 3

Solving the communication challenge: New CMS Features Launch - AI Assistant and CMS App

12:25-12:40

Community Management LEVEL UP Journey Launch: Empowering the Next Generation of Community Asset Managers

12:40-13:00

WeconnectU Panel Discussion: Summary of the morning session topics

13:00-14:00

Lunch Break / Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, and Interviews

14:00-14:50

ENGAGE Activation Sessions – Part 1 (3 Break Away Sessions for Business Owners, Community Managers and Finance Managers)

14:50-15:10

Mid-afternoon Tea Break

15:10-16:00

ENGAGE Activation Sessions – Part 2 (3 Break Away Sessions for Business Owners, Community Managers and Finance Managers

Panelists

Johann

van der Merwe

Managing Director

WeconnectU

Danie

van der Merwe

Director, Solutions Management

WeconnectU

Schalk

van der Merwe

Director, Sales & Marketing

WeconnectU

Tobie

van der Merwe

Business Development Manager

WeconnectU

Maritza

Botha

Product Manager CMS

WeconnectU

Jean

Joubert

Product Manager - RAMS

WeconnectU

Alize

van Vuuren

Product Owner

WeconnectU

Lin-Marie

Carstens

Migration & Training Consultant

WeconnectU

Pretorius

Product Manager - RedRabbit

RedRabbit

Nisha

Singh

Customer Success Consultant

WeconnectU

Thato

Ramaili

CEO

PPRA

Marlon

Shevelew

Director

Marlon Shevelew and Associates Inc

Christiaan van den Heever

van den Heever

CMS Scrum Master

WeconnectU

Berry

Everitt

CEO

Chas Everitt International

Hanta Strydom

Strydom

Customer Success Consultant

WeconnectU

Glennise Pretorius

Pretorius

Customer Success Consultant

WeconnectU

Nicole

Marshall

Group Financial Director

Pam Golding

Odette Wiggins

Wiggins

Data Migration Specialist

WeconnectU

Chantel

van Heerden

Executive Director

Bellbuoy Group

John Loos

Loos

Commercial Property Finance

FNB

Loveness

Kuveya

Rentals and Portfolio Manager

Easy Property

Michael Schaefer

Schaefer

Managing Director

ZDFin

Megan

Ladbrook

Creative Director

Only Realty

Marina

Constas

Director

BBM Law

Johan Stander

Stander

Director

Urbtec

Vita Wilkens

Wilkens

Non-Executive Director

NAMA

Serena De Freitas

De Freitas

KZN Committee Chair

NAMA

Shannon Moore-Barnes

Moore-Barnes

Eastern Cape Committee Chair

NAMA

Glen

Smit

National Chairperson

NAMA

Testimonials

"The atmosphere was fantastic.”

Engela Wissing

Vision Properties

“ENGAGE'23 made me feel more empowered as a property manager.”

Inger Allen

Intersect

"It was fantastic to be in a room of likeminded individuals.”

Leroy Coleman

Coleman Properties

“ENGAGE'23 Helped me better understand my value!”

Corli Calitz

Calitz Estates

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