REALTOR® PARTY OF CA
TRAINING TRACK

Location: Breakwater Hallway

Eric Schwartz, Camp EDGE Director Camp is officially in session! Join Eric Schwartz for a high-energy welcome and a quick look at what’s ahead for an afternoon centered on resilience, advocacy, leadership, and the collective impact of California REALTORS®.Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Cam Awesome, Champion Boxer & Motivational Speaker In this high-energy keynote, Cam Awesome, the winningest boxer in U.S. history, shares how to turn setbacks and failures into fuel for growth and success. Through humor and unforgettable stories from his boxing career, Cam shows audiences how to build resilience, strengthen self-belief, and keep moving forward even when things don’t go as planned.Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Mark Peterson, 2027 President, C.A.R.; Staci Caplan, 2027 President-elect, C.A.R.; Nikki Coppa, 2027 Treasurer, C.A.R.; James Baiseri, 2027 REALTOR® Party of California Director Advocacy rarely moves in a straight line. Wins take persistence, setbacks are part of the process, and progress depends on leaders who keep showing up. Building on Cam Awesome’s message, C.A.R. leaders will connect resilience to the work of advocacy and share why staying engaged, telling the story behind the work, and bringing others along matters.Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Dan Schnur, Professor of Politics, UC Berkeley, Pepperdine University & USC Don your binoculars and take a closer look at the political landscape as the November election approaches. What’s driving California voters, and how can REALTOR® leaders make a difference with 2027 on the horizon? This timely briefing will look at the political, economic, and regional forces shaping the electorate, with particular attention to affordability, housing, and the issues likely to influence California’s political conversation into 2027. Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Location: Breakwater Terrace

Moderated by Staci Caplan, 2027 C.A.R. President-elect & State Political Coordinator Panelists: Sanjay Wagle, Chief Lobbyist, C.A.R.; Coby Pizzotti, Senior Legislative Advocate, C.A.R.; Matt Bunch, Member Mobilization Director, C.A.R. Pull up a chair for two behind-the-scenes campfire stories of REALTOR® advocacy in action. One called for an all-out sprint. The other required persistence, relationships, coordination, and staying power. Hear from the people closest to the action as they unpack the pivotal moments, the very different strategies behind each effort, and what it takes for an advocacy network to be ready when the moment calls.Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Hosted by Mark Peterson, 2027 President, C.A.R. & Blaine Morris, 2027 Legislative Committee Chair, C.A.R. Join Mark and Blaine for a candid conversation with California policymakers on both sides of the aisle about the issues, voices, and real-world considerations that shape their work. Hear how housing and affordability show up from the policymaker side of the table, what makes advocacy useful and credible, and how REALTOR® leaders can build stronger relationships and engage more effectively. Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Elizabeth Campbell-Chase, Prop 37 Advisory Committee Chair; Phil Hawkins, CEO, C.A.R. With Prop 37 on the November ballot, leaders need to be ready for the conversations ahead. Through live polling, real-world scenarios, and audience participation, this fast-moving session will put your knowledge to the test, tackle the questions you’re most likely to hear, and make sure you leave with the facts, resources, and confidence to engage effectively back home. Location: Breakwater Ballroom

Camp gets a little more glamorous after dark. Join us poolside at Driftwood Beach Club for live music, dinner, themed cocktails, and an evening to unwind, connect, and celebrate with fellow leaders from across California. Wear your purple and show your REALTOR® Party pride! Sponsor: The Benefit Store For registered attendees only. Non-registered guests will not be permitted. Badge required for entry. Location: Driftwood Beach Club